Research Summary
The report discusses Ankr, a Web3 infrastructure and cross-chain staking DeFi platform, and its recent developments. Ankr, backed by Binance and partnered with Microsoft and Tencent, has launched its own AI blockchain and DePIN protocol. The report highlights Ankr’s services, including Rollups as a Service (RaaS) and Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and its partnerships with industry leaders.
Key Takeaways
Ankr’s Unique Services
- Rollups as a Service (RaaS): Ankr’s RaaS is a Layer 2 scaling solution that processes transactions off the main blockchain to boost throughput and lower costs. It enables developers to efficiently scale their dApps and blockchains. Ankr has integrated Hyperlane into its RaaS, simplifying the deployment of rollups.
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Services: Ankr’s RPC services enable developers to interact with the blockchain by sending requests and receiving responses. It provides open access to a number of blockchain RPC endpoints, making it ideal for new developers. Ankr’s RPC services are already delivering reliable and secure connections to more than 50 blockchains.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Industry Partnerships: Ankr has established partnerships with some of the biggest players in the industry, including CelestiaOrg, NEARProtocol, and eigenlayer. These partnerships aim to improve scalability and reduce costs.
- Integration with New Projects: Ankr has recently integrated numerous new projects into their stack, including Arbitrum’s Optimistic Rollup framework and deploying new L2 chains in Optimism’s Superchain network.
Launch of AI Chain, Neura
- Neura: Ankr has launched its own AI Chain, Neura, which offers a decentralized GPU marketplace. The company has launched the testnet for developers to build AI dApps, gearing up for its mainnet release. Ankr also plans to migrate $ANKR tokens to Neura, offering early investment opportunities for token holders.
ANKR Token Utility
- ANKR Token: ANKR’s token serves as a real-time utility token, powering their Ultra Sound Infrastructure Marketplace and acting as the exclusive payment method for premium services such as archive nodes. It also functions as transaction gas across multiple chains.
Actionable Insights
- Explore Ankr’s Services: Given the unique services offered by Ankr, such as RaaS and RPC, it may be beneficial to explore how these services can be utilized in blockchain development and operations.
- Monitor Neura’s Development: With the launch of its own AI Chain, Neura, Ankr is entering a new phase of growth. Monitoring the development and adoption of Neura could provide insights into the future trajectory of Ankr.
- Assess the Impact of Partnerships: Ankr’s partnerships with industry leaders could significantly impact its growth and scalability. Assessing the impact of these partnerships could provide a better understanding of Ankr’s market position and potential.
