Zano’s Hard Fork to Enable Trustless Cross-Chain Bridging
- Zano plans a hard fork in Q2 2026 to introduce Gateway Addresses for trustless bridging to EVM, TON, and Solana networks.
- The Bridgeless protocol will utilize Threshold Signatures, eliminating centralized custodian risk by ensuring no single validator controls transfers.
- wZANO on Base will allow users to access Zano’s privacy features via a Coinbase fiat on-ramp without niche exchange accounts.
- Gateway Addresses use an account-based model, enabling programmatic interaction at scale while maintaining user privacy through stealth addresses and ring signatures.
- The infrastructure change aims to facilitate ZANO listings on major exchanges by offering a transparent asset in wZANO, reducing compliance friction.
Zano’s upcoming hard fork is set to revolutionize its cross-chain capabilities by introducing non-custodial, trustless bridging through Gateway Addresses and the Bridgeless protocol. This development not only enhances security but also opens up new avenues for ZANO’s integration into major exchanges and DeFi platforms.
By eliminating centralized control over token transfers and providing a direct fiat on-ramp via Coinbase, Zano aims to expand its user base while maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. (Source)
