LayerZero Labs has announced a series of updates for its ecosystem, setting a final deadline for the conversion of STG tokens to ZRO. Holders must complete the exchange by December 15, 2026, at a fixed rate of 1 STG to 0.08634 ZRO. After this date, the conversion window will be permanently closed.
Stargate is transitioning to an exclusively Taxi-based transaction model starting October 1, 2026. This change mandates that users and developers update their existing workflows, as other transaction modes will no longer be supported. The move aims to simplify the user experience and reduce operational overhead.
The protocol is also reducing its testnet support, limiting it to approximately ten prioritized networks by the end of October 2026. Developers are advised to verify their current environments to ensure compatibility with the upcoming infrastructure changes.
The V1 bug bounty program will conclude on December 15, 2026, alongside the deprecation of the V1 Relayer. Simultaneously, the V2 bug bounty program is being expanded to $3.5 million and will incorporate the legacy Stargate program, requiring participants to transition to the new structure.
