Ankr has launched Neura, a blockchain tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), on its Testnet, marking a significant step toward its forthcoming mainnet release. To build anticipation and celebrate the Testnet launch, Ankr has initiated the "Road to Mainnet" campaign. Additionally, Ankr recently announced a Developer Competition to further bolster the Testnet launch.

Neura's architecture supports decentralized applications (dApps) that integrate blockchain and AI capabilities, positioning it as a leader in an industry poised for widespread adoption. Neura is committed to providing GPU resources, funding, and efficient data storage to support the industry, while democratizing AI resources and models at every level.

Unlike Ethereum's Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism, Neura utilizes CometBFT as its consensus mechanism.

The Developer Competition offers a $100,000 prize pool in ANKR tokens, with additional funding opportunities based on the innovative projects developers present. The competition aims to accelerate ecosystem growth and technology adoption, with projects selected for further funding based on their potential.

Kev Silk, Senior PM at Neura, expresses excitement about the public Testnet launch and anticipates groundbreaking projects from the ongoing Developer Competition. ANKR token holders will have priority access to investing in projects and experiencing the potential benefits of AI models within the ecosystem.

ANKR token holders can invest in dApps, granting them revenue, ownership, rewards, and other perks. Plans are underway to migrate ANKR tokens to Neura by the end of 2024, enhancing scalability, interoperability, and liquidity. Holders can utilize ANKR to access GPU resources, distribute rewards, and participate in Initial Model Offerings (IMOs).

Ankr will facilitate the migration process by bridging the gap between Ethereum and Neura, locking tokens on Ethereum and minting them on the native Neura blockchain.