Yeliz Akmaca 
Vanar Chain is a high-performance, sustainable, and scalable Layer 1 blockchain network designed for gaming, entertainment, AI, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Web3 applications.
Originally known as Virtua, the project rebranded to Vanar on November 15, 2023, positioning itself as a blockchain infrastructure with low transaction fees, microtransactions, and a focus on real-world adoption.
Vanar removes major adoption barriers: high fees, slow block confirmations, and complex user experiences. The network provides a fast, cheap, and user-friendly experience with 3-second block times and ultra-low fees of just $0.0005 per transaction.
Team & Foundation
- Founders: Jawad Ashraf and Gary Bracey. The team has over 10 years of experience in gaming, VR, AR, AI, and entertainment technology.
- The Vanar Foundation manages the ecosystem, oversees validator selection, audits protocols, engages the community, and provides technical and financial support. It also promotes sustainability through green energy initiatives.
- Vanar is part of NVIDIA’s Inception Program, granting access to advanced AI and gaming development technology.
Key Features
- Ultra-Fast Transactions: 3-second block times
- Low Fees: $0.0005 per transaction
- Eco-Friendly: Powered by Google’s renewable energy data centers
- EVM Compatibility: Fully compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine; existing dApps can migrate easily
- User-Friendly: Simple, intuitive interface for new users
- Scalable: Designed for high-throughput applications
Architecture & Consensus
- Vanar Chain builds on Ethereum’s secure codebase and the Go Ethereum (GETH) framework. Its hybrid consensus mechanism includes:
- Proof of Reputation (PoR): Validators are selected based on brand reputation and reliability
- Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS): Token holders delegate VANRY tokens to validators and earn rewards
- Proof of Authority (PoA): Trusted validators ensure network stability
- This hybrid model ensures fast, low-cost, and secure transactions.
Use Cases
- Gaming & Digital Assets: Microtransactions, in-game NFTs, and marketplaces; easy integration with Unreal and Unity
- DeFi Applications: High-speed and secure decentralized finance operations
- Entertainment & Media: Digital content sharing, micropayments, and content verification
- Supply Chain Management: Real-time tracking, transparency, and immutable records
- AI & Metaverse: Personalized experiences in gaming, e-commerce, and VR/AR environments
Vanar Chain Products
Vanar ECO: Energy consumption analysis and carbon footprint tracking
Vanar Gaming: Microtransactions, in-game NFT marketplaces, metaverse, and multi-chain minting
Vanar AI: AI-driven personalization, fraud detection, and KYC solutions for content and e-commerce
Ecosystem & Partnerships
- NVIDIA: AI and game development infrastructure
- Viva Games Studios: 700M+ downloads for blockchain gaming
- Emirates Digital Wallet (EDW): Secure financial services for 13M users in the Middle East
- Immunefi: Web3 security and bug bounty programs
- Galxe: Community engagement and NFT rewards
- Google: Eco-friendly operations via renewable energy data centers
- Vanar also expands globally through incubators, universities, and startup grants in Asia and Africa.
VANRY Token
- Symbol: $VANRY
- Max Supply: 2.4B
- Circulating Supply: 1.66B (Nov 2024)
Use Cases:
- Transaction fees
- Validator staking & rewards
- dApp access & ecosystem transactions
VANRY replaced Virtua’s $TVK token 1:1. Token allocation: 83% validator rewards, 13% development, 4% community programs. No tokens are reserved for the team.
Investment & Ownership
VANRY is a functional token for ecosystem usage, staking, and governance. Adoption rate and ecosystem growth are key factors for investors.
VANRY can be purchased on centralized exchanges like Gate.io after account verification.
Vanar Chain Roadmap
- 2023 Q4: Community voting, pre-staking, token swap, wave partnerships
- 2024 Q1: Testnet, grant programs, product ecosystem, hackathons, bug bounties
- 2024 Q2: Mainnet, carbon & delegated staking, validator program, bridge applications
- 2024 Q3: Gaming & XR ecosystem, ecosystem expansion, enterprise partnerships, AI & Web3 application growth
October 17, 2024: Vanar launched the Brainstorming Cohort program to strengthen Web3 communities. CTOs and NFT project leaders identify community challenges and solutions, and successful projects join the Vanar Communities Council with DEX & CEX support.
