Zilliqa is a blockchain platform that uses sharding to solve scalability issues found in other distributed ledgers. Sharding allows for parallel transaction processing, boosting network throughput. It supports decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi, and NFT marketplaces, while its hybrid PoW-PBFT mechanism ensures smooth consensus. Zilliqa's proprietary language, Scilla, focuses on security for developers building real-world services. Powered by the ZIL token, it facilitates smart contracts, transaction fees, and staking rewards. With recent additions like staking and yield farming, Zilliqa remains a top project on many investors' watchlists.