Zama Activates Staking Feature on Mainnet with Encrypted Processing

Zama’s official cryptocurrency platform has announced the activation of its staking system on the mainnet. According to Foresight News, participants in Zama’s public auction were able to perform token redemption and staking in early February. This initiative marks an important step for the protocol that utilizes fully encrypted computing in its architecture.

Node Architecture: Two Processing Layers

Zama’s mechanism operates through a layered structure with specialized operators. The protocol divides its nodes into two distinct types: FHE nodes, responsible for executing encrypted calculations, and KMS nodes, which manage threshold decryption, allowing only the user to recover their plaintext data.

Currently, the network has 18 operators distributed between these two categories: 5 FHE nodes perform heavy computational work on encrypted data, while 13 KMS nodes handle the cryptographic component of secure decryption.

Incentive Distribution: Proportional to Node Type

The reward model reflects the different importance of each function in the network. FHE node operators, who perform more demanding encrypted computations, receive 40% of the total rewards generated. KMS nodes, responsible for the cryptographic management layer, receive the remaining 60%, recognizing their essential role in processing security.

Participating in Staking: Shared Yields

Token holders can generate yields by linking their assets to network operators. By staking, participants share in block rewards proportionally. The unbonding period is set at 7 days, ensuring flexibility for stakeholders who wish to withdraw their funds.