Zano: launches Execution Layer mainnet - Q4 2026

Zano says its updated roadmap adds the Zano Execution Layer, an EVM sidechain that launches on mainnet with bridged ZANO as the native gas coin, letting standard Solidity contracts and familiar tools run on Zano without modification, according to the updated roadmap announcement.The change expands Zano from a network centered on its existing asset functionality into one that can also host Ethereum-style smart contracts. Using bridged ZANO for gas ties contract activity to the token's utility, while support for common Solidity tooling lowers switching costs for developers who already use that stack.The practical effect depends on delivery and follow-through. Mainnet availability would create the technical path for on-chain apps inside the Zano ecosystem, but adoption still depends on developers deploying and users interacting with those contracts after launch.We've updated the Zano roadmap to reflect where the project actually stands and what's coming next.The key addition: the Zano Execution Layer.An EVM sidechain that brings smart contracts to Zano, with bridged as the native gas coin. Standard Solidity contracts and…