The Zeus infrastructure is live in the Mainnet Beta environment, marking a pivotal step as the Zeus ecosystem takes shape to redefine cross-chain liquidity utilization.
APOLLO Mainnet v1
Positioned as the ultimate Bitcoin liquidity terminal and the flagship dApp of the Zeus Ecosystem, APOLLO is the first to harness the power of ZPL programs and the validated Bitcoin liquidity enabled by ZeusNode.
zBTC: Permissionless BTC on Solana
Built on the trustless infrastructure of Zeus Network, APOLLO introduces zBTC — the first permissionless Bitcoin on Solana. zBTC empowers Bitcoin holders to earn on-chain yields within Solana’s DeFi ecosystem while securely retaining their BTC on the Bitcoin blockchain.
On December 30, 2024, APOLLO successfully processed its first BTC deposit and minted the first batch of zBTC.
Product Roadmap
𖤓 Phase 1: Forge Stability
During the Forge Stability phase, with ZeusNode’s network capacity capped at 25 $BTC, the focus is on building robust BTC-to-zBTC interoperability. This foundation ensures the stability of zBTC while preparing the network for greater Bitcoin inflows in Q4 2024.
𖤓 Phase 2: Forge Liquidity
With stability established, APOLLO will focus on liquidity management and expansion in the Forge Liquidity phase, targeting an inflow of 1,100+ $zBTC. Users can participate through two options:
- Liquidity Vault Mode (Custodial): Deposit BTC in APOLLO’s secure vault and earn yield through integrated DeFi strategies.
- Self-Custody Mode (Non-custodial): Mint zBTC in the user’s wallet to participate in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem.
𖤓 APOLLO Point System
To encourage participation, the APOLLO Point System will be introduced in Q1 2025 to reward Bitcoin providers who contribute to its stability and liquidity.
𖤓 Future Development
APOLLO aims to solidify its position as the ultimate Bitcoin liquidity terminal on Solana, enabling the seamless and permissionless integration of various Bitcoin assets into the ecosystem.
Whitelist Only
APOLLO is currently accessible only to whitelisted addresses for Bitcoin deposit and withdrawal operations on Mainnet v1.
The Raising of Zeus Ecosystem
With ZeusNode and the Zeus Program Library (ZPL) now live, Zeus Network has validated its first Bitcoin transaction on Solana, laying the foundation for a robust, scalable, and innovative ecosystem.
Zeus Network is not just about bringing liquidity from Bitcoin and other UTXO-based assets — it’s about enabling seamless asset utilization across blockchains. With the launch of Zeus infrastructure, the foundation for the Zeus Ecosystem is now in place.
With APOLLO leading as the first dApp, the Zeus Ecosystem embarks on its journey to open the first chapter. ZPL will be open-sourced in Q1 2025, empowering developers to build dApps that utilize assets permissionlessly.
UTXO-based assets such as Dogecoin ($DOGE), Litecoin ($LTC), and Kaspa ($KAS) will be integrated into Solana to join the Zeus Ecosystem.
Open-sourcing ZPL
Bitcoin’s potential is evolving, and Solana is the stage where it comes to life.
By leveraging the ZPL's open-source capabilities, developers can unlock on-chain Bitcoin assets, drive cross-chain DEX innovation, and seamlessly integrate UTXO-based assets into Solana’s ecosystem.
Here’s how potential Bitcoin applications can flourish on Solana:
𐓷 Bitcoin Wallets: Enable secure custodianship and seamless transactions within the Solana ecosystem.
𐓷 Permissionless Wrapped Bitcoin: On-chain BTC assets brought to Solana for DeFi and beyond.
𐓷 Cross-chain DEXs: Facilitate decentralized trading without KYC/KYB restrictions.
𐓷 UTXO-based Assets: Tap dormant liquidity like $LTC, $DOGE, and $KAS for new applications.
𐓷 Ordinals and Runes Integration: Enable Bitcoin-based assets to power new applications on Solana.
Beyond Bitcoin and Solana
Security is the cornerstone of Zeus Network. Over the past year, we collaborated with top cryptography experts and auditing partners to meticulously design and build a robust infrastructure.
The launch of APOLLO ignited the beginning of the Zeus Ecosystem, which was rooted in permissionless infrastructure and trustless mechanisms. Beyond Bitcoin on Solana, our vision extends open-sourcing the infrastructure to integrating with other leading blockchains, pushing the boundaries of cross-chain innovation and liquidity.
