Ankr Network (ANKR)
The Ankr Network is a decentralized network of nodes designed to offer flexible and cost-efficient connections to blockchains. It is aimed at Web3 developers and seeks to make global cloud infrastructure more accessible.
Background
The Ankr Network was founded in 2017 by Chandler Song and Ryan Fang, shortly after they graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. They were early participants in the Blockchain at Berkeley program. Chandler Song met Stanley Wu while working as an engineer at Amazon Web Services, and together they co-founded Ankr. Their mission was to develop a decentralized and scalable Web3 infrastructure. In 2019, Ankr released its mainnet, followed by the launch of a staking protocol called Stkr. This protocol allows users to stake Ethereum (ETH) in return for aETH, a representation of future gains on the deposited staking balance.
Overview
Ankr is a Web3 development hub, offering tools for organizations to create decentralized applications (dApps) and connect them to over 45 blockchains. Esteemed clients such as Microsoft, Tencent Cloud, and Binance use Ankr’s global node infrastructure for reliable connections to Web3 networks. Ankr handles an impressive 2 trillion blockchain requests annually, facilitating substantial Web3 traffic and contributing to a more decentralized and user-driven internet.
| Ticker | ANKR |
| Category | Technology & Science |
| Website | https://www.ankr.com/ |
| @ankr | |
| Telegram | ankrnetwork |
| https://www.reddit.com/r/Ankrofficial | |
| Contract Addresses | |
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| ethereum | 0x82...d4 Copied! |
| polygon-zkevm | 0xdf...b2Copied! |
| scroll | 0xdf...b2Copied! |
| optimistic-ethereum | 0xae...61Copied! |
| arbitrum-one | 0xae...61Copied! |
| polygon-pos | 0x10...35Copied! |
| blast | 0x35...41Copied! |
| linea | 0xa8...8cCopied! |
| mode | 0xdf...b2Copied! |
| avalanche | 0xdf...b2Copied! |
| fantom | 0xdf...b2Copied! |
| binance-smart-chain | 0xf3...e3Copied! |
Ankr DePIN's network
On March 14, 2024, Ankr announced a major expansion of its Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) by partnering with leading Ultra Sound Infrastructure providers. This expansion enhances performance and decentralization, offering benefits like increased node availability and high-performance archive nodes. New partners include IoTex, Gateway, Storj, Clover, Tencent Cloud, Mind Heart Soul, and Ankr Labs, with the ANKR token serving as a key payment method for accessing top-tier infrastructure.
Technology
Ankr is a globally distributed company advancing the decentralized internet using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to aggregate data resources. These resources are made available to developers and stakers via cost-effective data centers, enabling the creation and deployment of dApps. Ankr's staking mechanism, facilitated by the Stkr protocol, allows Ethereum (ETH) staking in exchange for aETH. The ANKR token functions as the network's native token, used for payments, application access, staking, and governance participation.
How Ankr is secured
Ankr ensures security through computational power, distributing blocks across the network. Validator nodes, selected based on service level and contributions, maintain this security, ensuring fairness for all stakers.
ANKR token
The ANKR token is a utility and governance token available on both Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain ecosystems. It is used for staking, voting on governance proposals, and as a payment method on the ANKR network. ANKR also serves as a reward for network participants. The total supply is limited to 10 billion ANKR tokens.
Neura
Released on March 26, 2024, Neura is Ankr's blockchain integrating AI, cloud computing, and Web3 technologies. It aims to support AI developers by providing decentralized GPU resources and on-chain AI operations. Neura enhances AI models with trusted data, scalable GPU access, and smart contract automation.
ANKR token on Neura’s ecosystem
The ANKR token is integral to Neura’s ecosystem, acting as a currency for accessing resources and services. It incentivizes GPU providers and supports AI developers, enhancing innovation and growth.
Partnerships
Ankr x Optimism
In June 2022, Ankr became a remote procedure call provider for Optimism, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. This partnership allows dApp developers worldwide to access Optimism's RPCs.
Ankr x SSV Network
In September 2022, Ankr partnered with SSV Network to integrate decentralized node operation technology into SSV's liquid staking product, enhancing Ankr's Ethereum staking solutions.
Ankr x Microsoft
In February 2023, Ankr partnered with Microsoft to offer a node hosting service on Microsoft Azure Marketplace. This collaboration integrates Ankr’s blockchain technology with Microsoft’s cloud solutions, providing low-latency blockchain connections for Web3 projects.
Ankr x Tencent Cloud
On February 23, 2023, Ankr announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud to develop blockchain API services using a decentralized network of RPC nodes, improving access to blockchain data for global enterprises.
Team members
- Chandler Song - CEO
- Ryan Fang - COO
- Stanley Wu - CTO
- Marco Robustelli - Marketing Advisor
- Yuriy Momotenko - Backend Blockchain Engineer
- Fabio Wehb Ferrari - PR & Events Lead