Neura, the innovative layer 1 blockchain by Ankr, has officially launched its public testnet. This release opens doors for developers keen on pioneering groundbreaking decentralized applications (dApps) that amalgamate AI and blockchain technologies. Neura aims to revolutionize the AI startup landscape by addressing pivotal challenges such as funding, GPU resource acquisition, and efficient data storage through its state-of-the-art cloud computing, AI, and Web3 solutions.
A flagship initiative under the ‘Road To Mainnet’ program is the AI Innovators Competition. This developer-centric contest encourages builders to harness Neura’s unique attributes as a dual-purpose blockchain and AI launchpad. The competition is geared towards developers and AI researchers aiming to elevate innovation on the Neura platform by developing decentralized AI models and applications.
Entrants will capitalize on Neura’s distinctive features, including a decentralized GPU marketplace, an Initial Model Offering (IMO) framework, and AI-specific built-in functionalities. The competition will spotlight three primary focus areas: efficiency, user engagement, and network effects. Outstanding projects stand a chance to share $100,000 in ANKR token grants, with additional funding earmarked for initiatives demonstrating exceptional potential for ecosystem expansion, groundbreaking innovation, or substantial user adoption.
Kev Silk, Senior Project Manager at Neura, expressed enthusiasm about the public testnet launch and the forthcoming AI Innovators Competition. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Neura’s public testnet. As we roll out the AI Innovators competition, we anticipate the emergence of groundbreaking projects leveraging Neura’s cutting-edge capabilities. This competition sets the stage for the Mainnet journey, poised to be enriched with innovative AI models that enhance our ecosystem. ANKR token holders will be granted the first opportunity to engage with and invest in these developments, experiencing firsthand the transformative potential of AI models and applications built on Neura,” Silk stated.
ANKR Token Holder Participation Program
In another strategic move, the ‘Road To Mainnet’ program introduces a special participation avenue for ANKR token holders. As Neura’s universal currency, the ANKR token will feature a rewards mechanism for token holders, entailing exclusive benefits upon the Mainnet’s release. With the Mainnet launch date yet to be finalized, token holders are afforded ample time to invest in AI model tokens, offering opportunities for shared ownership, revenue generation, and other perks.
Ankr stands as an all-encompassing Web3 development hub, furnishing a comprehensive toolkit for building Web3 applications and empowering them with robust connections to over 46 blockchains. The platform offers multi-chain dApp development tools, blockchain engineering services, crypto staking solutions, and a globally distributed node infrastructure. Ankr’s suite of products simplifies Web3 participation, enabling users to build, earn, and engage in the crypto economy, fostering a more decentralized, democratic, and user-centric web experience.
With Neura’s public testnet now live and the ‘Road To Mainnet’ program underway, the blockchain and AI communities eagerly await the transformative projects and innovations that will undoubtedly emerge from this pioneering platform, setting new benchmarks for the convergence of AI and blockchain technologies.
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