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With tens of thousands of holders around the world, the ANKR token has frequently been found in the top 100 in terms of market cap. This is because many have seen and understood the strong utility behind the token and why it’s important to the infrastructure and operations of web3. ANKR is primarily used to facilitate a connection between blockchain data and the decentralized apps and developers that need access to it. We can examine the fundamentals of the ANKR token and see if its key indicators paint a positive picture of its utility and room for growth as a way to connect with all blockchains supported by Ankr.

Let this article be your guide to the ANKR token with important data points to consider, key milestones, and our roadmap for expanding token utility.

## What Contributes To ANKR Token Use?

The Web3 industry has learned that you can’t just launch a token and expect it to grow without significant utility. **Tokens need to play a critical role within applications and ecosystems to provide true importance for holders, among other factors that we’ll get into below.**

Without a degree in economics required, we can take a look at some simple indicators of strong digital assets, and how ANKR fairs in all of them:

- **Scarcity:** The ANKR token has a max supply of 10 billion. Having a fixed supply of ANKR is definitely good for one of the key indicators of healthy assets, which is rarity. In 2022, Ankr also released two features that will decrease the availability of ANKR – payment in ANKR for services, and ANKR staking. These two items will effectively **“lock up” an ever greater amount of ANKR in our marketplace** **for infrastructure** (discussed below). We have already seen some notice the supply of ANKR on DEXs has been shrinking as more developers are buying it to pay for their infrastructure use. This is a healthy sign that demand for ANKR is growing alongside the portion that is being *utilized* within Ankr Network while the supply remains the same.

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- **Utility:** **ANKR powers a decentralized infrastructure marketplace responsible for serving billions of daily requests to dozens of supported blockchains.** Developers pay ANKR for making requests to full nodes, node providers are paid in ANKR for their services, and stakers help secure the system by contributing to the collateral tied to each full node in return for a share in the rewards. This has all been implemented in just the last year, and Ankr hasn’t even finished the utility roadmap (read more on this below).

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**[Learn more about ANKR utility](https://www.ankr.com/about-network/token/)**

- **Incentive Structure:** Since Ankr released ANKR token staking in August 2022, it has provided a new incentive for holding the token to receive a current APR of close to 10%. Holders can now earn a significant APR for staking their ANKR while improving the security and trustworthiness of the full nodes running as a part of the Ankr Network. In just a few months, the TVL for the ANKR token has jumped to $3,036,179 (as of 1/27/2023). As this amount of locked ANKR increases, the amount of available ANKR again decreases, improving scarcity and providing a new incentive to hold ANKR.

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## What Exactly Does the ANKR Token Do?

ANKR is an ERC-20 token that Web3 developers use as payment for accessing Ankr’s global network of full (RPC) nodes running on dozens of different blockchains. In order to build and operate decentralized applications, developers need to establish connections to the blockchains their apps interact with. This allows them to pull any data from the nodes that their applications will need to complete tasks like populating wallet balances, verifying ownership, or executing transactions. Decentralized apps and wallets can’t operate without a connection to blockchains – ANKR ensures there is plenty of incentive for node providers to offer them.

**The ANKR token is very similar in utility to tokens like LINK from Chainlink, or GRT from the Graph Protocol.** These tokens also enable what we call the “infrastructure” of Web3. They create an incentive to provide the computing power it takes to store or retrieve data from nodes so it can be delivered to the applications that need it.

Just like making on-chain transactions, retrieving data from full nodes comes at a computational cost. Think about when you initiate a crypto transaction using MetaMask or any dApp – you need to pay a “gas fee” in ETH because it provides an incentive for validator node operators to provide their service that takes computational power and their labor. However, **most Web3 users don’t realize that there is another gas fee being paid for data retrieval from blockchain full nodes**, except this fee is paid for on the end of the Web3 project or app paying full or “RPC” node providers (unless they run their own nodes).

**TL;DR – ANKR is:**

- **A gas token for devs to pay for multichain infrastructure (full node use)**
- **A crypto-native form of payment for Ankr’s products and services**
- **An operational necessity for decentralized Web3 infrastructure**

## What Is ANKR Primarily Used For?

The more activity, transactions, and blockchain requests are being made across Web3, the more useful the ANKR token becomes. For example, one of our supported chains with the most requests made to it every month is Polygon. As Polygon welcomes more applications building on it, many of them will choose Ankr as their connection to Polygon full nodes using the ANKR token as payment (thereby increasing demand). But this same idea doesn’t just apply to Polygon – it applies to *every* blockchain Ankr supports, including the Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana, and many, many more.

There are several reasons someone would need to hold ANKR as a part of our decentralized infrastructure marketplace, let’s take a look at a few below.

**Paying for blockchain connections for your dApp**

ANKR gives users access to full nodes on the Ankr Network. With a flexible and affordable pay-as-you-go model, users spend ANKR to make requests to the different blockchains they need to communicate with. Using crypto as payment for Web3 services is more convenient for many projects and developers who can swap their tokens for ANKR using a DEX, CEX, or wallet.

**Staking ANKR to support Web3 infrastructure and earn a yield**

ANKR token staking is similar to the idea of staking to help secure PoS networks. However, instead of delegating ANKR to validator nodes, ANKR token staking introduces the ability for anyone to stake to full nodes running on dozens of different chains for the first time ever. By doing so, you can earn a substantial APR of around 10% currently, with the ability to unstake your tokens whenever you wish.

**Providing ANKR token collateral to become a node provider (soon)**

As an increasing number of dApps, NFT projects, games, companies, metaverses, and other parties use Ankr, it is important that they reach the most decentralized node infrastructure possible. To accomplish this, Ankr is welcoming many more independent node providers to serve blockchain requests coming to the Network in 2023. To become a node provider on Ankr Network, you must deposit a large number of ANKR tokens as collateral to help ensure honest and optimal network participation. Once you’ve made your deposit and started providing your node(s), you’ll earn rewards for serving traffic in the form of ANKR tokens, completing the last part of the circular economy and marketplace that is Ankr Network.

## Our Roadmap To Strengthen ANKR Token Utility

In the [Ankr 2.0 whitepaper](https://www.ankr.com/ankr-whitepaper-2.0.pdf) released in July 2022, we introduced the vision for Ankr Network as a decentralized system where independent node operators work alongside Ankr nodes to power the growth and development of Web3, with a subsidy from the additional services and features provided to developers by Ankr ecosystem contributors and partners.

What’s happened since July 2022? We have already implemented the first steps for making this vision a reality with the introduction of ANKR as a payment method for blockchain requests and a new market mechanism (staking) that brought developers, node providers, and Ankr ecosystem supporters together to solidify our decentralized node marketplace. After all, to build a truly decentralized Web3 protocol, “[tokens must be more valuable to network participants than they are to purely financial holders](https://www.notboring.co/p/braintrust-fighting-capitalism-with).”

**We’ve already implemented two out of three items on our roadmap:**

✅ ANKR Token used as payment for infrastructure services.

✅ Enable staking to full nodes for the first time with ANKR Staking.

🛠️ (In progress) Onboard an increased number of independent node providers to serve blockchain requests.

Once all elements of the roadmap are in place, the ANKR token’s utility will be dramatically improved, offering a fully functional marketplace for Web3 infrastructure.

## Final Thoughts

ANKR shows strength in key areas that paint a positive picture of utility, and the Ankr team has intentionally aligned the ANKR token to grow as much as possible with the Web3 industry as a whole. What is coming for the market in the next year is unknown, but the team is as optimistic as ever that the world will adopt Web3 benefits as they are seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives.

## Join the Conversation on Ankr’s Channels

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ANKR: The Token Powering Multichain Infrastructure

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Kevin is a business writer, journalist, and avid explorer of the blockchain and tech industry. His work has been covered across crypto and traditional media as Ankr’s Senior Writer, with topics spanning the big picture of “Web3,” tech breakthroughs, and how blockchain is changing our digital lives. Working with some of blockchain’s most talented engineers daily, Kevin gains unique insight into what advances we can expect next and the implications they hold for us all.

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Now that Ankr has officially launched the first AppChain projects on [Chainscanner](https://chainscanner.xyz/ankr/appchains/), it’s time to educate developers and users on all the new actions available to them! **Chainscanner makes all of the routine tasks of Web3 developers easy – searching your past transactions, viewing on-chain data, getting testnet tokens, and more.** If you use any of the decentralized applications supported by Chainscanner, you have a world of features available to you at any time. What’s better than that for web3 builders? Ankr’s AppChain team builds all this infrastructure for you so you can focus on your application.

## Why Chainscanner Is So Convenient for Web3 Builders

Ankr AppChains let any web3 application have its own dedicated blockchain without having to build an entirely new Layer 1 ecosystem from scratch. That extends into all of the behind-the-scenes tool creation it takes to launch a new blockchain – something like Aptos or Avalanche. Not only will you receive a completely custom, powerful blockchain only serving your app, you get all of the important community infrastructure features and tools that you’d normally need to create yourself:

**No need to create a website for your chain**

Layer 1 and Layer 2 Blockchains most often have a website for their blockchain and foundation where you can find all of the documentation, tools, and information for developers. With Chainscanner, there’s no need to create another website complete with docs from a service , as all of that is readily available on the Chainscanner UI. This lets you spend more time focusing on what matters: your application.

**All docs & tools hosted in one place**

On other ecosystems it can be confusing and difficult to track down all of the information and tools you need like tutorials or testnet tokens. Chainscanner providers every tool users and developers will need in one easy-to-use interface that provides a single source of truth and never leaves developers guessing as to which tools are official and safe.

**An instant window into on-chain activity**

Launching a new dApp is even more exciting when you can see your users and on-chain activity expanding to new heights in real-time. See how many people hold your tokens, your TVL, your validators, and more so you always know where you stand.

## Using Chainscanner’s Block Explorer

Blockchain explorers let users and developers view and navigate data stored on blockchains. They provide a user-friendly interface that allows users to view details of transactions, addresses, and blocks on the blockchain. Chainscanner provides this information for every AppChain while offering additional information, such as the current status of the network, transaction statistics, and charts showing the growth of the blockchain over time. They also provide functionality for searching for specific transactions or addresses, as well as the ability to view the history of a specific address. Overall, blockchain explorers are useful for anyone who wants to track and understand the activity on a blockchain.

**Use the block explorer just like Etherscan:**

- Select which chain you want to explore from the dropdown in the upper right hand corner
- Enter the information you’d like to find in the seach bar, such as a wallet address or tx hash
- View your search results and use them for a huge variety of tasks like monitoring network activity or finding information about application customer issues.

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## Using the Staking Interface On Chainscanner

Like any Proof-of-Stake blockchain, AppChains need validators to stake native tokens in order to participate in securing the network and adding new blocks. With a simple staking interface, it’s easy for your token holders to delegate their stake to validators of your AppChain network.The more assets are staked, the more secure your AppChain becomes, and the more attractive it is to CEXs that are interested in potentially listing your token for trading.

**Use the staking interface simply by:**

- Selecting the AppChain you want to stake to from the dropdown in the upper right-hand corner
- Click the “connect wallet” option. You will likely need to “switch network” to connect with the chain.
- Approve the request and “allow this site to add a network” to your wallet
- Choose a validator to stake your tokens with by considering APY, popularity, and performance
- Enter the amount of the AppChain’s toke you want to stake and hit “Stake”
- As a developer, you can monitor your AppChain’s validation metrics any time on this page

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## Using BridgeHub On Chainscanner

Blockchain bridges allow different blockchain networks to communicate with one another. They enable the **transfer of assets between different blockchain networks, enabling interoperability between them**. As a third-party solution built on Chainscanner, BridgeHub solves the interoperability challenge for all AppChains, letting them share assets with connections among themselves and the greater Web3 universe. This provides more utility for native AppChain assets while improving composability and cross-chain value across the board.

**As a developer, you can transfer funds to and from your chain easily by:**

- Navigating to the “Bridge” tab in the upper right-hand corner
- Connect your wallet to the bridge when prompted
- Select the networks you want to transfer to and from
- Enter the token type and amount you want to transfer
- Select “switch network” to ensure your wallet is on the correct chain
- Approve and send the transaction when ready while following the prompts

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## Tesntet Faucet

Blockchain testnet faucets give developers a way to obtain test cryptocurrency for use on a blockchain testnet. The testnet is a separate blockchain network that is used for testing purposes and is not connected to the main blockchain network. The faucet allows developers to request small amounts of test cryptocurrency to use in their testing, without having to purchase it or mine it. This allows developers to **test applications and smart contracts on the testnet without risking real funds.** The faucet is a simple web interface that allows developers to request test cryptocurrency using a wallet address.

**Use the testnet faucet to pour yourself some tokens by:**

- Navigating to the network section in the top right corner and expanding the drop-down menu
- Select “Access Testnets”
- You will now be able to select the “faucet” option in the top menu
- Enter your wallet address into the box
- Select your desired amount of testnet tokens
- Watch as the tokens are automatically sent to your address!

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**See more information on the [AppChain docs](https://www.ankr.com/docs/app-chains/overview/)**

## Join the Conversation on Ankr’s Channels

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Using Chainscanner As an AppChain Developer

As a web3 developer working on Ethereum blockchain, you've likely come across the problem of trying to retrieve historical data. Traditional methods involve manually scanning through blocks and transactions, which can be slow and tedious. Imagine having to sift through thousands of blocks and interactions just to find the information you need. Yet alone, multiple blockchains!

While eth_getLogs can be an option for devs to make sense of the blockchain data on Ethereum, what if there was a way to easily and quickly retrieve log entries that match specific filter criteria across eight different blockchains? This is where **ankr_getLogs** comes in.

## Releasing ankr_getLogs

As a developer, you need efficient and accurate ways of retrieving historical data to make informed decisions and implement your business logic. ankr_getLogs offers a solution to this problem by providing an easy and fast way to access historical data on the Ethereum blockchain and seven other chains, including:

- Polygon
- BSC
- Fantom
- Avalanche
- Syscoin
- Optimism
- and Arbitrum

## Getting the Most Out of ankr_getLogs?

**ankr_getLogs** is a JSON-RPC method that allows for the retrieval of log entries that match specific filter criteria. It makes it possible for you to retrieve log entries with ease and speed. 

Log entries are a way for smart contracts to record events that have occurred on the blockchain. When a contract emits an event, it creates a log entry that contains information about the event. This can include things like the **contract address**, the **event name**, and any **indexed parameters**. Log entries are important because they provide a way for external parties to track what is happening within a contract and to respond to events that occur.

### Retrieving Event Logs

With ankr_getLogs, the method takes parameter, a filter object that defines the criteria for the log entries to be returned. This filter object can include properties such as the **address of the contract**, the **topics** of the event, and the **block range** in which the log entries were generated.

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### Decoding the ankr_getLogs Response: Understanding the Data Returned

The ankr_getLogs method returns an array of log entries that match the filter criteria. Each log entry is represented as an object with properties such as **transactionHash**, **blockNumber**, **logIndex**, **address**, **data**, and **topics**. Understanding these properties and how to interpret the data they contain is crucial for making the most out of the ankr_getLogs method.

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The **transactionHash** property contains the transaction's hash that created the log entry. This can be used to look up the transaction and get more information about it. The **blockNumber** contains the block number in which the log entry was included. This can be used to look up the block and get more information about it. The **logIndex** property is the index of the log entry within the block.

The **address** property points to the address of the contract that emitted the event. The **data** property contains the non-indexed data associated with the event. And the **topics** are the indexed data associated with the event, which can include the event name and indexed parameters.

## Query ankr_getLogs

Now that you have all the necessary tools, you can build and implement the **ankr_getLogs** method into your projects. The ability to quickly and easily retrieve log entries greatly enhances your project's capabilities and allows you to make more informed decisions. 

Don't wait any longer; query [ankr_getLogs](https://www.ankr.com/docs/advanced-api/specification/#tag/Query-API/paths/~1?ankr_getLogs/post) today!


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Query Log Entries 100x Faster with ankr_getLogs

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AppChains empower builders to create Web3 apps with best-in-class performance on top of the custom-built blockchain of their choice. However, when creating a project, it’s often hard to figure out where to begin. This task is even more difficult when dealing with a new area of expertise – especially in the constantly evolving world of Web3. With Ankr’s building blocks that help guide the process, it’s easier than ever to transition from concept to product.

Ankr built the AppChain configurator to help projects outline the best possible blockchain for their app in minutes before the AppChain machine gets to work creating it. This kickstarts the building process and allows developers to envision a clear path to their ideal app.

None of the specifications in the configurator are set in stone. However, by the end of the process, the builder will have a better understanding of the specifications available to them. The team at Ankr can then review the developer’s needs, and prepare to build the best AppChain solution for them.

**[Get started now →](https://chainscanner.xyz/ankr/configurator/)**

## Select Your Blockchain Ecosystem

The first step of the AppChain configuration process is choosing an ecosystem to launch your new chain on, like Polygon Supernets or BNB Application Sidechains. Ankr is the trusted AppChain infrastructure partner for these networks that want to welcome a growing family of ecosystem dApps.

## Choose Your Infrastructure

The new configurator also allows developers to choose how many validators they’ll need, full (RPC) node requirements, bridge solutions, Advanced APIs, and more. They can also choose a variety of infrastructure specs like silent signing wallet capabilities or integrated [liquid staking](https://www.ankr.com/blog/liquid-staking-a-comprehensive-guide/) that make for seamless user experiences.

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## Pick Custom Features

Once you’ve taken care of all your needs for infrastructure, you have the option to pick advanced options that are tailored to your app, like Ankr’s Gaming SDK, NFT marketplace capabilities, and more. These tools make it drastically easier to build every facet of your dApp that will excite users.

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## Generate the Most Powerful Blockchain for Your App

In conclusion, the new tool from Ankr is a game-changer for developers looking to build application-specific blockchains. It allows them to customize their blockchain to the specific needs of their application, choose from a variety of features and have the blockchain built by Ankr's engineering team. This greatly simplifies the process of building a blockchain and makes it much more accessible to a wider range of companies and developers.

**[Start building →](https://chainscanner.xyz/ankr/configurator/)**

## Join the Conversation On Ankr’s Channels

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/ankr) | [Telegram Announcements](https://t.me/anrknetworkann) | [Telegram English Chat](https://t.me/ankrnetwork) | [Help Desk](https://ankrnetwork.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/10) | [Discord](https://discord.gg/e4n8mAejGb) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErrNjCg6raOsq5MQ9fpIig) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ankr/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ankr) | [Ankr Staking](https://eth2.ankr.com/)

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Customize Your Own Blockchain Today With the AppChain Configurator

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Building on the “privacy hub for Web3” just got a lot easier with Ankr’s RPC connection and gateway to communicate with the Secret Network blockchain.

Secret Network has made waves in the blockchain space with its Layer 1 blockchain and a relatively mature ecosystem of privacy-preserving applications. Its privacy-first focus has skyrocketed network activity after striking several strategic partnerships in 2022.

We see the current moment as the best time to add Secret Network to Ankr’s expanding RPC service. Users can now access Secret Network Public and Premium RPCs, make request calls, and receive information returns that mirror the results they would get by running a Secret Network full node on their own.

## What is Secret Network?

Secret Network, the first blockchain with data privacy by default for smart contracts, enables users to create and use permissionless and privacy-preserving applications. This one-of-a-kind functionality protects users, secures applications, and enables hundreds of never-before-imagined Web3 use cases.

Secret Network is based on the Tendermint SDK, which provides interoperable privacy across the entire Cosmos network. It combines Intel SGX (Software Guard Extension) and Trusted Execution Environment technology, as well as several encryption schemes and novel private key management for network users.

Intel SGX divides the protocol into two sections. The security component is in charge of processing sensitive data via the TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) technology algorithm, which an ordinary person may encounter, for example, when unlocking his smartphone with his fingerprint.

The network, which was first launched on mainnet in February 2020, is supported by dozens of independent development companies (including the SCRT Labs core development team), world-class "secret node" operators, and thousands of Secret Agents worldwide who are working to advance the cause of data privacy for the decentralized web.

## What is The Secret Network Public RPC?

- The RPC (Remote Procedure Call) of the Secret Network connects your wallet, command-line interface, or dApp to the Secret Network blockchain. It functions as a blockchain messenger or router, relaying on-chain information between nodes, dApps, and end users.
- Ankr's Secret Network RPC endpoints are a gateway for developers to interface directly with the Secret Network chain — a portal to communicate easily, remotely, and without the DevOps of setting up their own Secret Network nodes.
- Ankr offers a geo-distributed and decentralized Secret Network RPC composed of many independent blockchain nodes running globally for low latency and extremely reliable connections.
- It can be used by anyone, anywhere, at any time, without requiring an email address, a credit card, or any other personal information.

## What are the Benefits for Developers?

Ankr's RPC service offers a simple and straightforward resolution to the following challenges developers face:

- Eliminating difficult node operations — As anyone who has tried knows, running a node is not always as simple as it appears. The Ankr public RPC removes the need for many developers to set up their own Secret Network node, saving them hours of time building, calibrating, and troubleshooting node issues.
- Providing access to advanced tools — Ankr provides the best tools for those who want to build with Secret Network in order to build applications quickly. Those who purchase the Ankr Protocol Premium version will have immediate access to:

*Unlimited Secret Network requests*

*Global node distribution*

*Private Secret Network endpoints*

*Prioritized requests*

*WebSockets (WS) capabilities*

- Powering apps and open-source software that require Secret Network access — Connect to a cluster of high-performance nodes that contain the data required to build and run dApps with Secret Network chain capabilities.
- Strengthening the Secret Network network globally by allowing for easier development and a larger, decentralized node infrastructure. Ankr will incentivize independent and enterprise Secret Network node operators to add their nodes to the load balancer in exchange for ANKR tokens, resulting in a larger network with many more Secret Network nodes.

## What is Next for Ankr’s RPC Service?

Ankr Protocol is just getting started with decentralized infrastructure, and we intend to add support for a growing number of chains in the future. Ankr’s unique and important interface aggregates so many access points and tools in one place, allowing developers to build a truly multi-chain future.

We are currently developing RPC capabilities for many more chains, which will be available on our dashboard, which will house all of our public RPC endpoints with one-click wallet connections, chain activity, analytics, and more to come.

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As a seasoned technical writer, Galya Mikova excels at demystifying intricate blockchain topics. With a talent for simplifying complexity, she bridges the gap between complex technology and reader understanding, making blockchain accessible through her expertly crafted articles.

Galina Mikova

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Kev Silk

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Fabio Wehb Ferrari

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Erin McMahon

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Tyler is a Senior Product Manager at Ankr, driving the progress behind Scaling Solutions and Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure. His work is quickly reshaping the deployment of blockchain networks into a process that is fast, streamlined, modular, and asset-rich. Tyler’s substantial experience as a Web3 builder, advisor, and PM ensures clients secure not only the highest tier of infrastructure but also the expert management it takes to create breakout projects.


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Tyler Sloan

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Ankr Staking Team

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Wasm0 Team

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Diogo Costa

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Tiago Pratas

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Henrique Dias

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Tagus Labs

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Ethan Nelson, a DeFi enthusiast and member of the Ankr Staking team, delves into DeFi topics with expertise. His insightful articles simplify complex concepts, empowering readers to navigate the dynamic world of decentralized finance confidently. Stay informed with Ethan's illuminating content on all things liquid staking and DeFi related.

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Enterprise Solutions

BNB Chain

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Docs

Github

Ankr Whitepaper 2.0

Brand Assets

About Us

Blog

Press

Careers

Ankr Blog

ANKR: The Token Powering Multichain Infrastructure

Using Chainscanner As an AppChain Developer

Query Log Entries 100x Faster with ankr_getLogs

Customize Your Own Blockchain Today With the AppChain Configurator

Customizable Privacy with Ankr's Secret Network RPC

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