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Ankr provides Web3 infrastructure through a decentralized network of bare-metal nodes, offering RPC API access to 70+ blockchains, blockchain scaling services (rollups and sidechains), and staking solutions for developers and enterprises. It also serves enterprise clients with customized infrastructure and engineering services.

Founders & leadership

SWStanley W.
Stanley W.Founder

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ankr do?
Ankr provides Web3 infrastructure through a decentralized network of bare-metal nodes, offering RPC API access to 70+ blockchains, blockchain scaling services (rollups and sidechains), and staking solutions for developers and enterprises. It also serves enterprise clients with customized infrastructure and engineering services.
Who founded Ankr?
Ankr was founded by Stanley W..
Who are Ankr's investors?
Ankr's investors include BitDAO, Black Dragon, Block54 Capital, Borderless Venture, LD Capital, Mantle Network, Mapleblock Capital, Pantera Capital and 3 more.