Unizen (ZCX) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator designed to simplify cross-chain trading and digital asset management. It combines decentralized liquidity sources from multiple blockchains, enabling users to interact seamlessly with various Web3 applications and assets. By integrating multiple decentralized exchanges, Unizen provides a unified platform for trading digital assets, staking tokens, and exploring blockchain data, all while minimizing the complexities and risks associated with third-party bridges and illiquid markets.

Unizen’s goal is to create a user-friendly operating system for Web3 technologies, making it accessible to a wide range of users and investors. The platform leverages its unique Unizen Interoperability Protocol (UIP) to facilitate cross-chain operations, allowing users to trade and manage assets across supported blockchains without the need for multiple wallets or block explorers. This innovative approach positions Unizen as a key player in the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

Unizen was co-founded by Sean Noga, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Martin Granström, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Together, they lead the development and strategic direction of the platform. The Unizen team consists of over 35 members, including professionals in blockchain software engineering, strategic advisory, and direct investing. The team is distributed across Europe and East Asia, bringing a global perspective to the project.

Unizen operates through a collection of interconnected tools designed to simplify and optimize interactions in the decentralized finance space. The core components include:

• Unizen Trade: This decentralized trading platform provides access to liquidity from hundreds of DEXs deployed across different blockchains. The platform is powered by the Unizen Liquidity Distribution Mechanism (ULDM), which ensures that trades are executed with the best available prices by splitting trades across multiple exchanges. This system minimizes slippage and optimizes trade execution.

• Unizen Dashboard: The dashboard offers users a comprehensive view of their digital assets, trades, and transaction history across multiple blockchains. It is powered by the Unizen Omni-Chain Data Pool, which aggregates data from various sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information, helping users manage their portfolios in one place.

• Unizen Explore: This omni-chain block explorer allows users to track and analyze their cross-chain activity, making it easier to interact with multiple blockchains without relying on external tools. Unizen Explore provides an intuitive interface for searching blockchain data, including transactions, NFTs, and other assets.

• Unizen Earn: A staking platform that enables users to stake their native ZCX tokens and earn rewards in multiple cryptocurrencies. The staking process is flexible, allowing users to withdraw or deposit their assets without lockup periods, providing liquidity while still earning rewards.

• Unizen Interoperability Protocol (UIP): UIP integrates multiple cross-chain solutions, such as cBridge, Axelar, and ThorChain, to enable seamless asset transfers between blockchains. It automatically selects the best interoperability provider based on cost, speed, and supported assets, streamlining the cross-chain experience for users.

ZCX is the native utility token of the Unizen platform. With a total supply of 948.94 million tokens, it powers several key functions within the Unizen ecosystem:

• Staking: Users can stake ZCX tokens through the Unizen Earn platform to earn rewards in various cryptocurrencies. The amount of staked ZCX determines the level of rewards users can receive, incentivizing long-term holding and participation.

• Pro Membership: Users can purchase Pro Membership on the Unizen platform by spending ZCX tokens. Pro Membership grants access to advanced trading features and tools, enhancing the user experience. The ZCX tokens used for membership purchases are then burned as part of the token's hyper-deflationary design.

• Token Burn Mechanism: A portion of ZCX tokens is "earmarked" for burning based on trading volume. Unizen allocates 0.5% of the value of every single-chain trade and 1% of every cross-chain trade for token burns. This buy-back-burn mechanism contributes to the deflationary nature of the token, reducing the total supply over time.

• Expansion of Cross-Chain Integrations: Increasing the number of blockchains and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) supported by the platform, providing users with more liquidity options.

• Launch of Unizen Decentralized Autonomous Protocol (uDAP): Introducing a decentralized governance model to further empower users and decentralize decision-making processes within the platform.

• ZCX Token Vesting and Burn Mechanisms: Continued implementation of ZCX token burns to support its hyper-deflationary tokenomics, along with the gradual release of locked tokens according to the vesting schedule.

• Enhanced Staking and Rewards: Expansion of staking programs and collaboration with new projects to offer more diverse rewards to users.

This roadmap positions Unizen for growth and innovation in the decentralized finance space.