IMX Staking Moves to zkEVM: A Quick Start Guide

As of June 19, 2025 at 00:00 UTC, the IMX staking program will stop operating on Immutable X and will begin on Immutable zkEVM. This transition is part of the merger between both networks and redefines how rewards are distributed to participants in the Immutable ecosystem.

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End of Staking on Immutable X

With the end of staking on Immutable X, the IMX Ecosystem Foundation closes a period during which a total of 4.8 million IMX was distributed, with a weekly average of 67,605 IMX.

The last cycle or “epoch” on this network ends on June 19 at 00:00 UTC, at which time:

• The corresponding rewards will be distributed.
• All staked funds will be automatically withdrawn and returned to users’ wallets.
• No new staking positions can be created on Immutable X.

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Start of Staking on Immutable zkEVM

On that same June 19, IMX staking on Immutable zkEVM will be enabled, allowing token holders to participate in biweekly reward cycles.

To be eligible, users must:

• Have IMX tokens staked during the cycle.
• Make at least one NFT buy or sell transaction on a marketplace using the Immutable zkEVM orderbook.

Compatible Marketplaces:

• TokenTrove
• OKX
• Sphere

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How Rewards Are Calculated

The reward system on Immutable zkEVM is based on 20% of the revenue generated by the 2% fee applied to each NFT transaction on the network.

Factors that determine the amount received:

• Amount of IMX staked.
• Time the tokens remain staked during the 14-day cycle.

The reward calculation is proportional to the total tokens staked and the time they are active during the cycle.

Staking can be withdrawn at any time, but rewards will only be received for the period the tokens were active—and only if at least one NFT transaction was made in the same cycle.

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Technical Requirements and Compatible Wallets

Immutable zkEVM allows staking with several wallet types, including:

• Immutable Passport
• EOA wallets (like MetaMask, Rabby)
• Popular hardware wallets
• (Coming soon) WalletConnect support

There is no minimum required for staking, although very small amounts may be unprofitable due to transaction costs.

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Options to Migrate to Immutable zkEVM

Users who wish to continue participating in staking must move their funds from Immutable X to zkEVM. There are two ways to do this:

🔹 Option 1: Direct Bridge via Layerswap (Recommended)

1. Go to: https://layerswap.io/app
2. Connect your wallet holding IMX on Immutable X.
3. Select ImmutableX as the source network and Immutable zkEVM as the destination.
4. Choose IMX as the asset and define the amount.
5. Connect your wallet on zkEVM and complete the swap.

🔹 Option 2: Bridge to Ethereum, then to zkEVM

Another alternative is to first bridge funds to Ethereum and then to Immutable zkEVM. This option involves more steps and higher fees.

It is also possible to wait until the network merge is completed. In that case:

• Staked funds will migrate automatically.
• But users will still need to manually restake once the tokens reach zkEVM.

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The transition of IMX staking to Immutable zkEVM represents a new phase in how participation is rewarded within the ecosystem. Users who want to continue earning rewards should:

• Migrate their funds from Immutable X.
• Start trading on the supported marketplaces under the new network.