Project Safety Score: 79%
Updated 59 minutes agoHorizen is a modular platform focused on privacy technology, initially launched in 2017 as a fair launch project without an ICO. It is undergoing a transformation with Horizen 2.0, a Layer 3 appchain deployed on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, which leverages Ethereum’s security while implementing its own application-level integrity guarantees. The architecture emphasizes decentralization of privacy layers and simplifies its security model compared to earlier versions that used a hybrid PoW/PoS model.
The native token, ZEN, is used for governance, access to privacy services, and facilitating interactions within the ecosystem. With the transition to Base, ZEN is now an ERC-20 token, enhancing liquidity and interoperability within the Ethereum ecosystem. Governance is managed by the Horizen DAO, which enables community-driven decision-making through proposals. The platform aims to provide scalable and flexible privacy solutions for applications across various domains, including identity, decentralized finance, and gaming.
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Prior: Co-founder of ZenCashRobert has been instrumental in Horizen's development and has a background in blockchain technology.
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Prior: Co-founder of ZenCashAlexander has a strong technical background in blockchain and cryptography.
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The smart contract code was audited, and the report is available on Cantina's website. ([docs.horizen.io](https://docs.horizen.io/mainnet-migration-instructions/security-and-audit/?utm_source=openai))
- ✗Token supply can be minted by the owner
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