Horizen is relaunching on Base - opening a new chapter for one of crypto's original privacy pioneers, backed by 7+ years of ZK innovation.
Horizen is becoming a new kind of blockchain on Base - purpose-built to make privacy simple, powerful, and accessible for everyday apps.
Built-in Privacy from the Start
Horizen lets apps create privacy by default via its native ZK proof generation layer - no extra steps, no complicated tools. It’s all part of the chain.
Private DeFi and Privacy Pools
Trade, swap, and manage your assets with confidence. Horizen protects your financial activity with built-in privacy.
Fast, Secure, and Seamless Verification
Verifying transactions made easy via the most advanced ZK proof verification protocol - so your experience stays smooth and secure.
Privacy Apps at Scale
From DeFi to gaming to Ai tools, developers can build privacy-first apps that are simple to use, built to scale, and protect your privacy.
Proven credibility and institutional trust,
now powering the next generation of zkApps.
Building ZK Privacy Innovation Since 2017
Horizen has been at the forefront of zero-knowledge innovation, with a focus on scalable, compliant privacy.
$ZEN: A Proven Token
One of the first fair-launched ZK coins—$ZEN has stood the test of time, remains widely supported, and gained institutional confidence.
A Global, Battle-Tested Network
Built through years of development and community-driven growth, Horizen’s ecosystem is resilient and mature.
Bringing Privacy to Life
Horizen has moved beyond theory—delivering real ZK tooling, privacy solutions, and now a Base appchain purpose-built for ZK apps.
Horizen Launched
ZenNode Network Live
Enhanced the Bitcoin Consensus
ZK-Scalable Sidechain Protocol Mainnet
UTXO Tokenization Chain Mainnet
Horizen's EVM and Smart Contract Platform Mainnet
Horizen DAO
Horizen's Next Chapter on Base Begins
ZK Appchain on Base
What we’re building, where we’re going, and why it matters.
Horizen DAO Voted in Favor of Moving to Base
Horizen News
Coinbase Announcing Base Appchains
Base News
Layer-3s are a necessary innovation in crypto
Crypto News
What Base Appchains Means for the Future of Web3
X Spaces
Will the relaunch impact $ZEN holders and the $ZEN tokenomics?
$ZEN’s fixed 21 million supply will remain unchanged. While the details of an updated tokenomics are still being finalized, key considerations include:
How will this move affect $ZEN liquidity?
Integrating into Base brings $ZEN closer to a highly liquid ecosystem, making it easier for users and developers to access and trade. Base's strong ties to Coinbase improve visibility and increase the likelihood of deeper exchange integrations and institutional support.
Will this shift to Base impact the Grayscale Horizen Trust (HZEN)?
No. Grayscale already uses Coinbase Custody for asset storage, aligning well with Horizen’s move to Base - a Coinbase-backed ecosystem. This strategic shift further strengthens ZEN’s institutional positioning and enhances its visibility within the broader Coinbase and Grayscale networks.
Will Horizen still support EVM and Solidity smart contracts?
Yes! Moving to Base ensures full EVM compatibility, making it easier for existing developers to deploy on Horizen without needing to learn a new framework.
Secure Your ZEN
Ensure you have a secure backup of your wallet and private key to safeguard and access your ZEN. ZEN holders will be able to claim any ZEN existing on the Horizen mainchain through a guided claiming process.
Move your ZEN to EON
ZEN currently on EON will automatically be available to users on Horizen 2.0 using the same wallet address. For simpler migration, it’s advised to forward transfer ZEN from the Horizen mainchain to EON. See this tutorial for forward transfer instructions.
Stake Your ZEN on EON
Stake your ZEN on EON to keep the rewards rolling during the 2.0 upgrade. Staking through a staking provider is an easy and quick way for non-techies to participate, but always DYODD and pick a trusted provider.
Stay Informed
Subscribe to updates and follow the official Horizen social media and community channels to receive the latest and the most accurate updates.
Seamless Upgrade Process
The upgrade process is designed to be smooth and seamless, ensuring minimal disruption to user activities.
Backwards Compatibility
Your existing $ZEN holdings and EON applications will migrate smoothly, including incentives, emissions, staking, integrations, and exchange continuity.
Comprehensive Snapshot
Comprehensive state snapshots of both Horizen mainchain and EON sidechain will be taken to ensure a seamless upgrade to Horizen 2.0.
Guided $ZEN Claim Process
There will be a claim process through a claiming mechanism over time that is designed to prioritize both security and ease of use for all users.
Community Support
Continuous support and updates will be provided throughout the upgrade process to address any questions or concerns you may have.
Recommended Wallets
For optimal compatibility during the Horizen 2.0 upgrade, we recommend the following wallets for $ZEN:
