Staking Rewards: Zilliqa 1.0 vs. Zilliqa 2.0
As Zilliqa transitions from version 1.0 to 2.0, users naturally want to understand how staking rewards differ. Below is a side-by-side benchmark simulation using a stake of 100,000 ZIL held for one year.
⚙️ Key Differences Between the Two Networks
| Feature | Zilliqa 1.0 (Legacy) | Zilliqa 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Staking Model | Delegation to SSNs | Proof-of-Stake Validators |
| Claiming Rewards | Manual | Manual |
| Compounding | Manual | Manual |
| Estimated APY (Gross) | ~13.5% | ~12.8% |
| Typical Validator Fee | ~6% | ~8% (Moonlet node) |
📈 Estimated Rewards (Without Compounding)
| Network | APY Before Fees | Validator Fee | Net APY | Annual Reward (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zilliqa 1.0 | 13.5% | 6% | ~12.7% | ~12,700 ZIL |
| Zilliqa 2.0 | 12.8% | 8% | ~12.2% | ~11,700 ZIL |
🔁 Estimated Rewards with Monthly Compounding
Assuming the user claims and re-stakes rewards monthly, the estimated returns increase due to the compounding effect:
| Network | Net APY | Estimated Compounded APY | 1-Year Reward (Compounded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilliqa 1.0 | ~12.7% | ~13.5% | ~13,500 ZIL |
| Zilliqa 2.0 | ~12.2% | ~13.0% | ~13,000 ZIL |
⚠️ Reminder: Zilliqa staking is manual. To benefit from compounding, you must manually claim rewards and restake them on a regular basis.
✅ Summary
| Condition | Zilliqa 1.0 | Zilliqa 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Without Compounding | ~12,700 ZIL | ~12,200 ZIL |
| With Monthly Compounding | ~13,500 ZIL | ~13,000 ZIL |
Use this as a benchmark for estimating your own rewards. Visit stake.moonlet.io to view real-time positions and validator details.