ZetaChain Outlines Vision for a Universal Blockchain Entering the AI Era

ZetaChain says its core mission is to build a Universal Blockchain that makes Web3 simple, seamless, and unified for both humans and AI. The project aims to remove fragmentation across blockchains and enable applications that work everywhere with a single user experience.

Network Scales to Over 11.5 Million Users in 2025

In 2025, ZetaChain surpassed 11.5 million unique users and processed more than 225 million transactions, according to data from the ZetaScan Explorer. The growth reflects accelerating adoption of Universal Apps and expanding cross-chain activity across the network.

Enterprise Backing and Top-10 Blockchain Integrations

During the year, ZetaChain secured backing from major global technology companies and integrated with the industry’s top 10 blockchains. These integrations positioned the network as infrastructure for the next generation of AI-powered Universal Apps that operate natively across chains.

Shift From Connectivity to Intelligence With ZetaChain 2.0

While 2025 focused on expanding universal connectivity, ZetaChain says the next phase will center on intelligence. The company describes its upcoming ZetaChain 2.0 release as its most significant expansion yet, building on the infrastructure laid over the past year.

Enterprise and Institutional Momentum Accelerates

ZetaChain strengthened its network by bringing in global enterprise partners throughout 2025. Major telecommunications, cloud, and infrastructure providers joined or upgraded the network, reinforcing ZetaChain’s positioning as an enterprise-secured Universal Blockchain.

Universal Interoperability Expands Across Major Chains

Throughout the year, ZetaChain added universal support for several leading blockchains, giving tens of millions of wallets native access to Universal Apps. These integrations extended interoperability across ecosystems including Ethereum scaling networks and emerging Layer 1 platforms.

Protocol Upgrades Improve Speed and Compatibility

Key protocol upgrades in 2025 reduced block times, improved finality, and increased Ethereum compatibility. ZetaChain also introduced upgrades enabling more complex cross-chain and AI-driven operations to be executed through simplified user interactions.

Growing Focus on AI and Developer Ecosystem

ZetaChain increased its engagement with AI developers through global buildathons, hackathons, and partnerships with major cloud providers. These initiatives targeted the creation of AI-powered Universal Apps that leverage cross-chain composability and unified liquidity.

Regulatory Progress Unlocks Global Markets

The project reported achieving regulatory milestones in 2025, including compliance with Europe’s MiCAR framework and recognition by Dubai’s DFSA. These developments opened regulated access to key institutional and enterprise markets.

ZetaChain 2.0 Positioned as the Next Chapter

ZetaChain describes 2025 as a breakout year marked by rapid growth in users, transactions, chains, and developers. The company says this momentum sets the stage for ZetaChain 2.0, with full details expected to be revealed in January.

ZetaChain’s Role as a Universal Blockchain

ZetaChain positions itself as the first Universal Blockchain with native access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other major networks. Through its Universal EVM, the platform enables developers to build applications that operate seamlessly across any blockchain from a single deployment.