Horizen Meets Base - Scaling Privacy To New Frontiers

Horizen has officially expanded to Base, bringing its focus on privacy and zero-knowledge technology to one of the fastest-growing Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystems. This move is scaling privacy to new frontiers!

This strategic move enhances Horizen’s reach and opens new doors for developers building with zk-enabled tools through the EON smart contracting platform. There's so much alpha on the roadmap!

With Base’s scalability and user base, Horizen aims to accelerate adoption of privacy-preserving dApps, broaden its community, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with zero-knowledge infrastructure onchain. Horizen is stepping boldly into 2025 with its sights set on Base, and with that move comes a sharpened vision for the future of $ZEN.

With no need for blockforging security on the new L3 appchain, the final 5 million unminted ZEN can now be redirected where it truly matters—growth, adoption, and long-term sustainability. The cap remains untouched at 21 million, but the energy behind it is evolving.

Base is booming and Horizen is building. As one of the first privacy-first chains live on Base, Horizen is positioning $ZEN as the ZK-native asset of the ecosystem. This is where real narrative alignment takes shape, where scalability meets zero-knowledge.

With ZenIP 42409 passing by an overwhelming 99.39% approval, the path forward is clear. Transitioning to Base as an appchain brings built-in security, allowing the team to focus on innovation and growth.

The updated tokenomics maintain the 21 million cap while reallocating 5 million unminted $ZEN to fuel expansion. Now, every $ZEN works harder, pushing the vision further. I feel that this is the year of ZK and privacy!

The new vesting plan kicks in at migration: 25% of the remaining supply will be minted for the community upfront, while the rest vests gradually over 48 months. This approach ensures $ZEN flows with intention, stability, and purpose.

To build real momentum, Horizen is reinforcing areas that matter. A large share goes toward participation and incentive programs—designed to onboard builders, reward dApps, and reawaken staking programs that brought solid engagement in the past.

On the growth side, Horizen is dialling in on performance-based marketing and dev recruitment, leaving behind vague brand campaigns. Every token will work toward measurable traction. The ecosystem development budget is leaner too, given the infrastructure Base already offers.

At the core sits the ZEN Sustainability Initiative, with a 2 million ZEN reserve crafted to secure long-term health and revenue generation for the entire platform. This is for building an ecosystem that thrives in all conditions, with liquidity support and market stability safeguarded by a dedicated pool.

Finally, the infrastructure fund ensures the chain stays stable, secure, and efficient. Whether it’s sequencers, RPCs, or future DA layers, Horizen will stay nimble and resilient as the Base integration unfolds.

This proposal marks a deliberate shift: a recalibration rooted in alignment with Horizen’s values and future goals. With privacy and compliance at its core, $ZEN is stepping into its next chapter as a key player on Base.

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Ignore the bear market, ignore the noize... as Horizen is building! This isn’t just a tokenomics update—it’s a signal. Horizen is done playing it safe. The chain is building for what's next.