Ankr Liquid Staking

Electroneum has unveiled its 2.0 roadmap focusing on three key areas: - Node infrastructure upgrades - Mobile-first user experience - Ecosystem expansion initiatives The announcement builds on their earlier partnership with Ankr, which provides enterprise-grade infrastructure support to the Electroneum community. The roadmap demonstrates commitment to real-world adoption and practical blockchain applications. *Partnership benefits include free infrastructure access for developers and community members.*

A crypto influencer generated significant returns through Ankr's referral program by sharing a simple Aztec Node guide. The guide required only a $20 setup and RPC endpoint, with Ankr's $10 subscription as the solution. Key success factors: - Clear airdrop incentive - Simple 4-step implementation - Trusted infrastructure - Dual-sided referral benefits Program details: - 20% commission on referral spend - 20% API bonus for users - Up to $100 per referral - Unlimited referral potential Results: 800 signups in 3 days, generating $2,100 in revenue. Learn more at [Ankr's Referral Program](http://ankr.com/referral-program)

Ankr's Brand Director (@MrMinter_eth) and Senior Product Manager (@tsloan_tech) appeared on the Chain Reaction podcast to discuss key blockchain infrastructure topics: - **RaaS** (RPC-as-a-Service) developments - **L2s & L3s** scaling solutions - Step-by-step guide to launching a blockchain This follows their March episode featuring CTO @stanleywu84 and team discussing agentic tech implementation. Watch the full discussion: [Chain Reaction Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s_Qt8vIIXY)

Leading venture capitalists are highlighting the growing synergy between cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence technologies. Key insights from investor panels suggest: - Decentralized networks could provide an alternative to big tech's AI dominance - Blockchain technology offers solutions for data ownership and attribution - On-chain provenance for AI training data may become essential - Decentralized data marketplaces could unlock new AI capabilities using edge computing Industry experts from CoinFund, DFG, Multicoin Capital, and SevenX Ventures discuss these developments in detail on the [Chain Reaction podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRuA75snME).

Ankr's decentralized node infrastructure demonstrated its resilience during recent AWS cloud outages that disrupted various crypto services. The company's independent, bare-metal infrastructure remained fully operational, highlighting the importance of decentralized architecture in maintaining network stability. - Ankr's global infrastructure stayed unaffected - System relies on independent, bare-metal servers - Demonstrates advantages over centralized cloud services Learn more about improving crypto infrastructure resilience in Ankr's detailed analysis: [Full Report](https://www.ankr.com/blog/cloud-outages-and-crypto-improving-resilience-and-decentralization-for-unstoppable-systems/)

A new episode of Chain Reaction podcast features an insightful discussion about AI development, challenging the notion that bigger models are the only path forward. Nick Emmons from Allora Network and Minter from Ankr explore how **objective-driven innovation** could reshape AI's future. Key points: - Focus on AI goal optimization vs model size - Industry experts share practical insights - Discussion of agentic technology implementation [Watch the full episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRuA75snME)

Liquid Staking is revolutionizing how users interact with staked assets. Instead of having tokens locked during staking, users receive liquid staking tokens at a 1:1 ratio. Key benefits: - Maintain network security through staking - Access liquid tokens immediately - Use staked assets in DeFi protocols - Earn additional yields Examples include ankrMATIC and ankrETH, which can be traded or used in DeFi while the original assets remain staked.

Join an exclusive Partner Spotlight featuring @sergioankr and @0xQuantic from @Flarenetworks to explore the evolution of Flare as a utility-focused Layer 1 blockchain. Key Details: - Date: June 5th, 2025 - Time: 5:00 PM CET - Platform: X Spaces This discussion follows recent Web3 scaling conversations that addressed adoption challenges and opportunities for Web2 professionals entering the space. [Join the conversation](https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRJjmrjVPaGw/peek)

**Ankr Network** has expanded its validator portfolio by joining the Shentu Chain ecosystem. As a validator, Ankr will: - Provide infrastructure support - Enhance network reliability - Boost overall network usage This partnership follows Ankr's recent validator role with TAP blockchain, demonstrating continued growth in their blockchain infrastructure services. *Want to learn more about Ankr's validator services?* Check out their detailed blog post for technical specifications and partnership benefits.

Ankr has integrated GOAT Network, expanding its BTCFi development capabilities. - Public and Premium RPC endpoints now available - Developers can build Bitcoin-focused decentralized applications - Integration follows recent Corn RPC launch on Ankr's Web3 API The addition strengthens Ankr's position in the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, providing developers with robust infrastructure for BTCFi projects. *Start building now by accessing the RPC endpoints at ankr.com/rpc/goat/*