Native Restaking on L2

General workflow of Restake From Anywhere. Source: Connext

In collaboration with Connext Network, Zentura Protocol is bringing cross-chain Native Restaking to layer 2 networks.

ETH/wETH holders can now restake on leading layer 2 chains partnered with Zentura, enhancing liquidity and accessibility, while mitigating the complexities associated with traditional restaking methods. In the future, Zentura with Connext will also support LST restaking on layer 2s.

Zentura's integration with Connext and Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) facilitates true cross-chain Native Restaking, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Here's how it works:

  • User Interaction: Initiate the process by sending ETH/wETH into the xZenturaDeposit contract on L2

  • Minting $ZEN: The xZenturaDeposit contract mints $ZEN tokens and converts ETH/wETH deposits into nextETH.

  • Distribution to User: The minted $ZEN tokens are sent back to the user.

  • Bridge Trigger: Periodically, the xZenturaDeposit contract triggers a bridge transaction through Connext. This action sends all deposited ETH/wETH to the xZenturaBridge contract on Ethereum mainnet.

  • Bridge Deposit: The xZenturaBridge contract's bridgeDeposit() function unwraps the received nextWETH to ETH and deposits it into the RestakeManager.

  • Wrapping $ZEN: The RestakeManager then sends the minted $ZEN tokens to the Lockbox contract to be wrapped.

  • Minting $ZEN: The Lockbox contract mints $zenETH tokens on the layer 2 in exchange for $ZEN on the layer 1.

  • Burning $ZEN: The xZenturaBridge contract receives the $ZEN tokens and burns them.

  • CCIP Integration: Periodically, the xZenturaBridge sends the current price of $ZEN to ETH using Chainlink's CCIP. This ensures up-to-date pricing information for the $ZEN token.

Cost Breakdown for Cross-Chain Native Restaking with Connext

Gas to Run Tx

Bridge Fee

Bridge Gas Fee

Slippage to Convert

Variable

5 basis points

5 basis points

Variable %

Example: User deposits 1 ETH, slippage is incurred to convert the ETH/wETH to nextWETH. A fee of 0.0005 ETH (5 basis points) is deducted to pay bridge fee. An additional 5 basis points bridge gas fee or .0005 ETH will be deducted, this fee is used to pay the bridging gas fees to deposit on the L1.

Deposits may experience slippage, calculated based on the quantity of ETH or wETH deposited into the bridge deposit contract. Gas savings may cover the entirety of the slippage amount, depending on the deposit amount.

Native Restaking Benefits

Simplified User Experience: Native restaking eliminates the complexities associated with managing bridge transactions and fees, offering users a streamlined and user-friendly staking experience.

Lower Transaction Costs: By restaking directly from layer 2 networks or EVM-compatible layer 1 chains, users benefit from significantly lower transaction costs compared to traditional Ethereum mainnet transactions, enhancing accessibility and participation.

Restake Now!

Experience cost efficient native cross-chain restaking on Zentura, powered by Connext.

Chain

Bridge Link

Smart Contracts

Arbitrum

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-arbitrum

Arbitrum <> Connext

Base

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-base

Base <> Connext

Blast

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-blast

Blast <> Connext

BNB Chain

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-binance

BNB Chain <> Connext

Mode

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-mode

Mode <> Connext

Linea

https://bridge.connext.network/ZEN-from-ethereum-to-linea

Linea <> Connext

About Connext

Connext is a modular interoperability protocol for securely passing funds and data between chains. Developers can use Connext to build cross-chain apps that interact with multiple blockchains or rollups simultaneously. Connext is built with three core design principles: modularity, security, and simplicity. Using Connext, developers can create web3 applications that securely interact with users, tokens, and other applications on any chain.

Learn more about Connext Network: Connext Website

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