# Zama (ZAMA)

Zama is an open-source cryptography protocol enabling confidential smart contracts on public blockchains. It introduces programmable privacy using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), allowing applications to compute directly on encrypted data without revealing sensitive information on-chain.

## Market Cap

$109.2M

## Staking Reward Rate*

Data not available

## Price

$0.05

## Auto-Compounding

No

## Reward Frequency

Every 2 Weeks

## Activation

Immediate

## Withdrawal

7 Days

### Slashing Penalties Enabled

No

\*Staking Reward Rates (SRR) vary based on network conditions, delegation size, and infrastructure optimizations. Contact our team to explore your potential rewards.

## Why Stake Zama With Figment?

- Figment provides enterprise-grade validator infrastructure with industry-leading uptime, advanced monitoring, and dedicated protocol specialists. We are trusted by over 1,000 institutional clients to secure and grow their digital asset positions.
- Figment has supported Zama from testnet through mainnet launch. Our early involvement ensures deep protocol expertise and a direct line to ecosystem stakeholders.
- We combine high-performance validation with proactive risk management practices to optimize uptime while minimizing slashing exposure.
- Figment’s infrastructure is built with institutional security standards, including rigorous monitoring, alerting systems, and operational best practices designed to safeguard your assets.

## Zama Staking FAQ

### What is Zama?+

Zama is not a Layer 1 blockchain. Instead, it functions as a modular confidentiality layer that integrates with existing chains such as Ethereum and Layer 2 networks.

### How does staking work on Zama?+

Zama uses a role-based staking model.

Participants stake ZAMA to support different infrastructure roles, including:

- **FHE Coprocessors** — perform confidential computation
- **MPC Nodes** — operate the distributed Key Management Service responsible for decryption

Rewards are distributed via inflationary emissions, with an initial inflation rate of 5%, adjustable through governance.

Within each role, rewards are distributed using a **square-root-weighted stake model**, designed to:

- Reduce excessive concentration
- Promote decentralization
- Encourage broader participation

### What are staking rewards?+

Staking rewards are paid in ZAMA and funded through protocol emissions.

Key characteristics:

- Initial inflation rate: 5% (governance adjustable)
- Rewards vary by role (FHE vs. MPC)
- Square-root stake weighting reduces dominance by large operators

Reward rates will depend on:

- Total network stake
- Role participation
- Governance-adjusted emission parameters

### Is there an unbonding period?+

Yes. When initiating an unstake, Zama tokens enter a 7 Day cooldown period before they can be fully withdrawn and transferred. This lockup supports network stability and prevents rapid stake fluctuations.

### Can it be slashed?+

Zama secures confidential infrastructure through cryptographic coordination. While specific slashing mechanics depend on role definitions and governance parameters, node operators are expected to maintain high availability and protocol compliance.

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