The ZIG Token
TL;DR: The ZIG token ($ZIG) is the native utility and governance token of ZIGChain. It supports network security, votes, fees, staking, and ecosystem access. This page lists utilities, key mainnet parameters, and exchange support. For allocation, vesting, value accrual, and supply dynamics, see the Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper.
Overview
The ZIG token is the native utility and governance token of the ZIGChain ecosystem. You use it to stake, pay fees, vote, and join on-chain features. It supports the operation, security, and governance of ZIGChain.
This page explains what the ZIG token does on the network. It also lists public venues that list ZIG by chain type. For full tokenomics detail — allocations, vesting, value accrual, and supply dynamics — see the Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper.
For chain background, start with ZIGChain - What and Why?. For send fees, see Gas Fees on ZIGChain. For wallets see ZIGChain Accounts.
Key Concepts
- ZIG token: The native unit of account and gas on ZIGChain, used for fees, staking, governance, and DeFi when the protocol requires the native coin.
- Native utility token: The chain primary asset that secures the network and pays for resource use, distinct from bridged forms on other networks.
- ModFee (module fees): Fees from Token Factory, Exchange, and Wealth Management modules. Module fees are received in designated wallets and may support ecosystem development and related initiatives.
- Circulating supply: The portion of mainnet ZIG labeled as circulating in the supply tables, separate from locked founder, foundation, and subsidy buckets.
Tokenomics and Utilities
The ZIG token anchors the chain economic model. Several utilities drive growth and long-term use. Each utility below maps to a role validators, users, or apps play on ZIGChain. For Market Acquisition flows, retirement votes, and Ecosystem Pool rules, see the Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper.
Blockchain Consensus
🛡️ Validators and delegators bond the ZIG token to secure blocks and earn rewards.
- Secure the network by running a validator and attracting stake to your validator
- Earn rewards for validating transactions and share with those who have delegated to your validator
Transaction Fees
💰 Every state change on chain can debit ZIG for gas.
- Gas fees power network operations and smart contract executions
Governance
🗳️ Staked ZIG backs votes on upgrades and params.
- Proposal creation for new features or protocol changes
- Voting rights in blockchain upgrades
ModFee Module Fees
🔄 Module use can charge fees in ZIG.
- Fees from usage of blockchain modules - Token Factory, Exchange Module and Wealth Management Module
- Fees are received in designated wallets and may support ecosystem development and user incentives
Native DeFi Asset
💼 DeFi apps on ZIGChain treat ZIG as the base asset.
- Native currency for DeFi activities, such as liquidity provision, collateral for lending/borrowing, and protocol rewards
ZIG Token Parameters
The ZIG token's mainnet parameters — total supply, allocation, vesting, and emissions — are defined in Tokenomics 2.0, Section 2.1.
The parameters table below summarizes current on-chain values for quick reference.
Note on staking APR: The staking APR is a point-in-time estimate. It changes with network conditions. Always verify the live rate on-chain before you rely on it.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Token Name | $ZIG |
| Network | ZIGChain |
| Token Standard | Chain-id: zigchain-1, native denom: uzig |
| Token Genesis Supply | 2,500,000,000 ZIG |
| Circulating Supply at Mainnet | 1,726,440,444 ZIG (69.06%) |
| Current Staking Inflation | Dynamic — min 1%, max 2%, adjusts based on % of tokens staked |
| Staking APR | 7.2% (as at June 24th 2026 — verify on-chain) |
| Token Contract / Denom | uzig (native) |
For vesting and emission schedule detail, see Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper, Section 2.
ZIG Token Distribution
Mainnet caps the ZIG token at 2,500,000,000 ZIG. Every table in this section uses that fixed total. See Tokenomics 2.0, Section 2.2 (Allocations at Mainnet).
You can read supply in three views. Allocations show how tokens are split across community, founders, the foundation, subsidies, and reserves. Total supply and circulating supply tables show what trades now, what is retired, and what stays locked.
Allocations at Mainnet
| Allocations at Mainnet | 2,500,000,000 | 100.00% |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Community | 1,413,940,444 | 56.56% |
| Founders Tokens | 445,000,000 | 17.80% |
| Stake Subsidies | 187,500,000 | 7.50% |
| Ecosystem Development | 187,500,000 | 7.50% |
| ZIGChain Foundation Reserve | 100,000,000 | 4.00% |
| Long-term Community Rewards | 125,000,000 | 5.00% |
| Retired to Date | 41,059,556 | 1.64% |
Total Supply BreakUp (On Mainnet)
| Total Supply BreakUp (On Mainnet) | 2,500,000,000 | 100.00% |
|---|---|---|
| Circulating Supply (On Mainnet) | 1,726,440,444 | 69.06% |
| Retired to Date | 41,059,556 | 1.64% |
| Founders Tokens* | 445,000,000 | 17.80% |
| ZIGChain Foundation Reserve* | 100,000,000 | 4.00% |
| Stake Subsidies* | 187,500,000 | 7.50% |
*Subject to lock ups, vestings and economic conditions being met. See Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper, Section 2.
Circulating Supply BreakUp (On Mainnet)
| Circulating Supply BreakUp (On Mainnet) | 1,726,440,444 | 69.06% |
|---|---|---|
| Community | 1,413,940,444 | 56.56% |
| ZIGChain Foundation: Ecosystem Development | 187,500,000 | 10.86% |
| ZIGChain Foundation: Long-term Community Rewards | 125,000,000 | 7.24% |
Supported Exchanges
Many venues list the ZIG token on one or more networks. The matrix below marks support on ZIGChain, Ethereum (ERC-20), or BSC (BEP-20). Always confirm deposit networks on the venue before you send funds.
Some rows show native chain support. Others list bridged forms only. A blank or ❌ cell means that network is not listed for that venue in our records. Re-check the exchange site before you move size.
Use the table when you plan deposits, arbitrage, or treasury moves. Match the token type to your wallet. Wrong-network sends can lead to lost funds or long support tickets.
| Exchange | ZIGChain | Ethereum Network (ERC20) | Binance Smart Chain (BEP20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendex | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Biconomy | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Bitget | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| BitMart | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Bitpanda | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Bitvavo | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| BloFin | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Bybit | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| CoinDCX | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| CoinEx | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| CoinStore | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gate.io | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GroveX | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| HTX | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Kraken | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| KuCoin | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| LBank | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| LCX | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| MEXC | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| OurBit | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Phemex | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Uphold | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| WooX | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Common Questions
Where can I find full ZIG token allocation and vesting details?
Mainnet allocation amounts and the allocation chart are in ZIG Token Distribution above. Vesting and emission schedules, value accrual, and supply dynamics are in the Tokenomics 2.0 Whitepaper.
Section 2 of the whitepaper covers Founder Tokens vesting, ZIGChain Foundation Reserve, Stake Subsidies, and Retired to Date. Genesis supply and Circulating Supply at Mainnet also appear in the ZIG Token Parameters table above.
What happens if I send the ZIG token on the wrong network?
Always match the deposit network to the form your wallet holds. Supported forms in our matrix are ZIGChain native, Ethereum (ERC-20), and BSC (BEP-20). A venue may list one, two, or all three.
Wrong-network sends can lead to lost funds or long support tickets. Confirm the network on the exchange UI before you transfer. Match the column in the Supported Exchanges matrix to the form you hold.