Zelcore 8.29 introduces Earn, a new multi-chain staking feature that lets you stake SOL, ETH, and Flux directly from your wallet without leaving the app. The update consolidates staking access across three distinct mechanisms — validator delegation, vault staking, and shared node participation — into a single, unified interface.
At a glance
- Earn launches with support for Solana staking, Ethereum vault staking, and Flux Titan Shared Nodes
- Chorus One integrated as the staking infrastructure provider for Solana and Ethereum
- Flux Titan staking offers tiered lockup options of 3, 6, or 12 months
- Stake quick-action buttons added to the Portfolio and Coin Overview screens
- General UI and stability improvements shipped alongside the feature
Solana and Ethereum staking via Chorus One
The two non-Flux chains in the Earn launch — Solana and Ethereum — both run through Chorus One, an institutional-grade staking infrastructure provider. This is not a generic delegation interface; Zelcore has integrated directly with Chorus One's validator and vault infrastructure to surface staking from within the wallet UI.
For Solana, staking works through delegation. You assign your SOL to the Chorus One validator, which participates in the Solana consensus mechanism on your behalf. Your SOL remains yours — delegation does not transfer custody — and rewards accrue to your stake account over time. The integration handles the delegation mechanics without requiring you to interact with the Solana CLI or a separate staking dashboard.
Ethereum staking runs through a Chorus One vault. Vault-based staking pools deposited ETH and puts it to work in the Ethereum validator ecosystem. The vault model is practical for users who want ETH staking exposure without running a full validator node, which requires a fixed 32 ETH deposit and ongoing infrastructure management.
Having a single named provider for both chains matters for accountability and consistency. Chorus One is a known entity in the staking space, and the direct integration means Zelcore can surface accurate, provider-sourced data rather than relying on generic third-party aggregators.
To stake SOL or ETH, use the new Stake button on the Portfolio screen or navigate to the Coin Overview for either asset. From there, the Earn flow guides you through the delegation or vault deposit process.
Flux Titan Shared Nodes
Flux Titan Shared Nodes operate differently from the Solana and Ethereum staking mechanisms. Flux is Zelcore's home network, and Titan is its dedicated staking tier. The Shared Node model allows multiple participants to collectively stake toward a Flux node, lowering the individual capital requirement for node participation.
The standout structural detail in this implementation is the lockup system. When you enter a Flux Titan Shared Node position, you choose a lockup period of 3, 6, or 12 months. Longer lockups typically reflect a greater commitment to the network, and tiered structures like this are common in proof-of-stake designs where the protocol wants to encourage stable, long-term participation. The specific reward differential between tiers is not detailed in the current release notes.
Practically speaking, the Shared Node model broadens access to Flux node staking. Running a dedicated Flux node independently requires meeting the full collateral requirement on your own. The shared approach distributes that requirement across participants, making it accessible to holders who want exposure to node rewards without meeting the solo threshold.
Access to Flux Titan staking follows the same pattern as the other Earn features: the Stake button on Portfolio and Coin Overview screens routes directly into the staking flow.
Quick actions and smaller updates
The Earn quick-action buttons represent a deliberate UX decision. By placing a Stake button on both the Portfolio screen and the individual Coin Overview screen, Zelcore reduces the navigation steps between seeing your balance and acting on it. Users who hold SOL, ETH, or Flux and have not previously engaged with staking will see the entry point without needing to locate a separate staking section in the app.
This kind of surfacing matters more than it might appear. Staking participation in self-custodial wallets has historically been lower than in exchange-based products partly because the action is buried. Bringing it into the primary asset view lowers friction without changing the underlying non-custodial model — your keys remain yours throughout.
Beyond Earn, version 8.29.0 includes various UI and stability fixes. No specific issues are called out in the release notes, which is typical for maintenance work bundled alongside a major feature release.
How to update
Zelcore updates automatically on mobile through the App Store and Google Play. On desktop, the app checks for updates on launch and prompts you to install when a new version is available — you can also trigger a manual check under Settings. If you prefer to download directly, the latest installer for all platforms is available at zelcore.io/download. After updating, Earn will appear in the app with the Stake quick-action buttons visible on supported assets.
