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Zilliqa Ditches Its L1 to Become an Institutional Ethereum L2
Publication: Bankless News, Research and Analysis
Author: William M. Peaster
Source published: 05/11/2026, 18:12:07 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 01:32:24 UTC
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Briefings
Zilliqa has transitioned from its original Layer 1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, utilizing Liechtenstein's LTIN (Local Transaction Identifier Number) to manage the sequencer. This shift occurred nine years after the project's initial launch, marking a strategic pivot toward institutional adoption and identity-based security rather than decentralized consensus.
Key points
- Zilliqa is now an Ethereum Layer 2 solution using Liechtenstein's LTIN to run the sequencer.
- The transition occurred nine years after the project's initial launch.
Context
Zilliqa, originally a Layer 1 blockchain, has pivoted to Ethereum L2 architecture. The new sequencer is managed by Liechtenstein's LTIN, a public key infrastructure system, indicating a move toward institutional adoption and identity-based security.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the strategic pivot. Specific dates for the transition are not provided, and the impact on user data or transaction throughput is not detailed.
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