Immutable Chain Begins Biweekly IMX Reward Distribution
- IMX staking shifts to Immutable zkEVM with biweekly rewards.
- No snapshot taken for Genesis rewards.
- Potential impact on NFT transactions and liquidity.
Immutable launched its biweekly IMX staking rewards on the newly merged Immutable zkEVM chain as of June 19, 2025. With claims remaining unforthcoming, no snapshot has yet been taken for the expected Genesis reward distribution.
This event underscores a strategic pivot in staking models, aligning rewards with platform use while keeping the community anticipating the “Genesis” reward announcement. Early market reactions indicate enthusiasm for improved transaction efficiency.
Immutable has completed its merger of Ethereum scaling solutions, launching biweekly IMX rewards, strongly tethered to 2% fee-generated revenue from its robust NFT platform. This marks a significant transition away from its earlier weekly reward schemes.
“IMX staking is coming to Immutable zkEVM on the 19th of June. As part of the merge of Immutable X and Immutable zkEVM, staking on Immutable X will end on the 19th of June. Here’s what you need to know.” — Immutable Labs, Official Communications Team, Immutable
Led by James Ferguson and Robbie Ferguson, Immutable has not yet detailed the “Immutable Genesis” rewards, leaving stakeholders awaiting further official communication. Only staking on the latest chain qualifies participants for rewards.
The shift promises increased activity and liquidity within the Immutable ecosystem, compelling former Immutable X participants to join zkEVM. Reward calculations will depend on the actual NFT transaction volume, driving engagement.
The financial landscape anticipates significant shifts, with the IMX staking approach creating a feedback loop between platform utilization and rewards. This model follows industry efforts by protocols like Polygon, adapting and sustaining Layer 2 scaling.
Historical migrations, such as Loopring and Arbitrum, validate this pattern, highlighting a focus on sustainable growth. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming cycles closely for any developments in the Genesis rewards scenario.
