ZetaChain’s proposal to shut down its layer-one and move ZETA to Solana has reached quorum: participation is 67.4%, above the 40% threshold. But quorum only means enough voting power took part. It does not mean the proposal passed. Votes in favor still need to exceed 50% of votes cast.
If approved, the plan is to halt ZetaChain’s network around December 9, 2026, and not restart it. This is more than a token bridge. The proposal calls for a balance snapshot at a specified block, then an equivalent amount of ZETA to be issued on Solana at a 1-to-1 ratio, with holders able to claim through ZetaHub. The migration’s timing and handling would then become the next practical checkpoints.
The decision puts the costs of running an independent chain at the center of the vote. A standalone layer-one needs ongoing validator support, token incentives, infrastructure and development. The immediate signal to watch is the final approval tally: if it does not clear the majority bar, the shutdown plan does not proceed, despite quorum.