{"id":63020,"date":"2026-02-04T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=63020"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:35:39","slug":"what-is-ankr-ankr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ankr (ANKR)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\">As the Web3 ecosystem grows, the need for fast, uninterrupted, and reliable access to on-chain data has become critical. The smooth operation of smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and improved user experience are not possible without strong infrastructure. This is where <strong>Ankr<\/strong> comes in, positioning itself as one of the most important infrastructure providers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sei-network-and-xiaomi-join-forces-in-a-global-web3-expansion\/\">Web3<\/a> world.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The project is a global Web3 infrastructure protocol trusted for a long time by industry giants such as Microsoft, Binance, Tencent, Polygon, Optimism, and Avalanche, offering high-performance node operations and engineering services.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#What_Does_Ankr_Aim_to_Achieve\" title=\"What Does Ankr Aim to Achieve?\">What Does Ankr Aim to Achieve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#When_Was_Ankr_Founded\" title=\"When Was Ankr Founded?\">When Was Ankr Founded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#How_Does_the_Ankr_Network_Work\" title=\"How Does the Ankr Network Work?\">How Does the Ankr Network Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Multi-Chain_Structure_and_Web3_API_RPC_Services\" title=\"Multi-Chain Structure and Web3 API \/ RPC Services\">Multi-Chain Structure and Web3 API \/ RPC Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Staking_Solutions\" title=\"Staking Solutions\">Staking Solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Classic_Staking\" title=\"Classic Staking\">Classic Staking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Liquid_Staking\" title=\"Liquid Staking\">Liquid Staking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Rollup_Sidechain_and_Custom_Blockchain_Creation\" title=\"Rollup, Sidechain, and Custom Blockchain Creation\">Rollup, Sidechain, and Custom Blockchain Creation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Gaming_and_Web3_Game_Infrastructure\" title=\"Gaming and Web3 Game Infrastructure\">Gaming and Web3 Game Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#ANKR_Tokenomics\" title=\"ANKR Tokenomics\">ANKR Tokenomics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#What_is_the_ANKR_Token\" title=\"What is the ANKR Token?\">What is the ANKR Token?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Distribution\" title=\"Distribution\">Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#What_is_the_ANKR_Token_Used_For\" title=\"What is the ANKR Token Used For?\">What is the ANKR Token Used For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Ankr_Investors\" title=\"Ankr Investors\">Ankr Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Ankr_Partners\" title=\"Ankr Partners\">Ankr Partners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Ankr_Team\" title=\"Ankr Team\">Ankr Team<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Founders_and_Management_Team\" title=\"Founders and Management Team\">Founders and Management Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Other_Team_Members\" title=\"Other Team Members\">Other Team Members<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-ankr-ankr\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\">Official Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Ankr_Aim_to_Achieve\"><\/span>What Does Ankr Aim to Achieve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Rather than being a blockchain network itself, the project operates as a service layer that keeps multi-chain Web3 infrastructure running. Through its global node network covering more than 75 blockchains, it provides developers, projects, and users with low-latency access to on-chain data.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">In short, Ankr:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Enables dApps to function<\/li>\n<li>Provides RPC and API services to developers<\/li>\n<li>Produces staking and liquid staking solutions<\/li>\n<li>Builds custom blockchain and rollup infrastructures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Since almost every transaction in Web3 requires access to chain data, the project is considered the invisible but indispensable backbone of this ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194709 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1349\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Was_Ankr_Founded\"><\/span>When Was Ankr Founded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Ankr was founded in 2017 by Chandler Song and Ryan Fang. Both are graduates of the University of California, Berkeley, and were early participants in the Blockchain at Berkeley program. Stanley Wu, whom Chandler Song met while working as an engineer at Amazon Web Services, became the third co-founder of the project.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The founding team aimed to develop a high-performance and reliable Web3 infrastructure for decentralized applications to truly scale. In line with this vision, Ankr has evolved over the years into a globally adopted protocol.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Ankr_Network_Work\"><\/span>How Does the Ankr Network Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The network consists of distributed nodes spread across the world. These nodes work together to:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Process RPC requests<\/li>\n<li>Deliver chain data via the shortest network path<\/li>\n<li>Ensure applications run quickly and stably<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This structure forms the foundation of Ankr\u2019s Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) approach. Thanks to DePIN, users and applications can access chain data through the nearest node, independent of physical location.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Chain_Structure_and_Web3_API_RPC_Services\"><\/span>Multi-Chain Structure and Web3 API \/ RPC Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">One of Ankr\u2019s strongest features is its multi-chain support. Providing node services on many Layer-1 and Layer-2 networks, starting with Ethereum, the project allows developers to access multiple chains from a single point.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Thanks to its Web3 API and RPC platform:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Interactions with smart contracts are possible<\/li>\n<li>dApps can quickly read on-chain data<\/li>\n<li>Stability is maintained even under high traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">These services significantly reduce infrastructure setup costs for Web3 projects.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194714 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"469\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staking_Solutions\"><\/span>Staking Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Ankr is also one of the leading providers in the staking space. The platform offers cross-chain staking support for more than 9 tokens and is actively used by tens of thousands of users.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Staking\"><\/span>Classic Staking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Users stake their tokens on supported networks to contribute to network security and earn rewards.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquid_Staking\"><\/span>Liquid Staking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">One of Ankr\u2019s standout solutions is the liquid staking model, which produces tokens representing staked assets. These tokens:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Can be used in DeFi protocols<\/li>\n<li>Can be bought and sold<\/li>\n<li>Provide staking yields without liquidity loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This model transforms staking from a passive process into an active capital instrument.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rollup_Sidechain_and_Custom_Blockchain_Creation\"><\/span>Rollup, Sidechain, and Custom Blockchain Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Ankr does not only serve existing networks; it also provides:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Rollup<\/li>\n<li>Sidechain<\/li>\n<li>Custom EVM-compatible blockchain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">creation services. These solutions offer end-to-end engineering support for projects requiring high scalability.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Especially the services provided for the Polygon ecosystem:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Global RPC nodes<\/li>\n<li>Liquid staking solutions<\/li>\n<li>Supernets infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">make Ankr a significant player in terms of EVM performance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194715 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1349\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_and_Web3_Game_Infrastructure\"><\/span>Gaming and Web3 Game Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Ankr also develops special tools targeting the widespread adoption of Web3 games. The Ankr Gaming Unity SDK provides game studios with:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>NFT integration<\/li>\n<li>iOS and Android compatible blockchain tools<\/li>\n<li>In-game asset monetization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">solutions. This structure aims to facilitate the transition of traditional games into the Web3 world.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ANKR_Tokenomics\"><\/span>ANKR Tokenomics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ANKR_Token\"><\/span>What is the ANKR Token?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The token is the native utility and governance token of the Ankr ecosystem. Although the project is not a blockchain itself, the ANKR token is actively used on many networks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The project supports:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>ERC-20<\/li>\n<li>BEP-2<\/li>\n<li>BEP-20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">standards and is available on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and Fantom networks.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distribution\"><\/span>Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">ICO Date: September 2018. Following the ICO process for Ankr, token locks were gradually released, and as of August, 100% of the total supply has entered circulation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Total Supply: 10,000,000,000 ANKR<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Community &amp; Miners: 40%<\/li>\n<li>Private \/ Pre-Sale: 30%<\/li>\n<li>Team &amp; Advisors: 20%<\/li>\n<li>Marketing: 5%<\/li>\n<li>Public Sale (ICO): 5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This distribution aims to encourage network security and community participation while supporting the ecosystem\u2019s long-term development.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194719 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-tokenomics-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_ANKR_Token_Used_For\"><\/span>What is the ANKR Token Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Payment for node services<\/li>\n<li>Staking and staking rewards<\/li>\n<li>Developer discounts<\/li>\n<li>Referral and incentive payments<\/li>\n<li>Governance voting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The total supply is capped at 10 billion ANKR.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ankr_Investors\"><\/span>Ankr Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The project has raised a total of $15 million to date and has received support from institutional investors at different levels. These investors reflect confidence in Ankr\u2019s long-term Web3 infrastructure vision.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Tier 1<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Pantera Capital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Tier 2<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Mapleblock Capital<\/li>\n<li>DHVC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Tier 4<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Neo<\/li>\n<li>LinkVC<\/li>\n<li>BlockVenture<\/li>\n<li>OK Blockchain Capital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6044\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194712 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-investor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"433\" height=\"285\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ankr_Partners\"><\/span>Ankr Partners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The project collaborates with strong partners operating in various areas of the Web3 ecosystem. These partnerships enable the infrastructure to reach a wider range of use cases.<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Polygon<\/li>\n<li>Binance<\/li>\n<li>Chiliz<\/li>\n<li>Mantle<\/li>\n<li>MetaApes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6283\" data-end=\"6303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-194710\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-partner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"97\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ankr_Team\"><\/span>Ankr Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Behind the project\u2019s success is a team with high technical knowledge and strong industry experience.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Founders_and_Management_Team\"><\/span>Founders and Management Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Chandler Song \u2013 Co-Founder &amp; CEO<\/li>\n<li>Stanley Wu \u2013 Co-Founder &amp; CTO<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Fang \u2013 Co-Founder &amp; COO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Team_Members\"><\/span>Other Team Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Lauryn Guridi \u2013 Chief of Staff<\/li>\n<li>Marco Robustelli \u2013 Marketing Advisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-194711 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ankr-ANKR-team.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"939\" height=\"279\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span>Official Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ankr.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ankr\">X (Twitter)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ankr.com\/docs\/\">Whitepaper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/files.coinmarketcap.com\/static\/widget\/currency.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"coinmarketcap-currency-widget\" data-currencyid=\"3783\" data-base=\"USD\" data-secondary=\"\" data-ticker=\"true\" data-rank=\"true\" data-marketcap=\"true\" data-volume=\"true\" data-statsticker=\"true\" data-stats=\"USD\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>You can join our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\">Telegram<\/a>\u00a0channel to not miss the news and stay informed about the crypto world.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Web3 ecosystem grows, the need for fast, uninterrupted, and reliable access to on-chain data has become critical. The smooth operation of smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and improved user experience are not possible without strong infrastructure. 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