Ankr, a renowned Web3 infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Talus Network, an on-chain artificial intelligence (AI) platform operating on the cutting-edge MoveVM.

Through this collaboration, Ankr and Talus Network will leverage Ankr's liquid staking technology to grant access rights based on Bitcoin (BTC) liquid staking tokens (LSTs). This integration is poised to enhance the capabilities of the Talus Smart Agent Hub, a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of AI to automate a wide range of daily tasks and transactions.

At the heart of Talus Network lies an innovative approach to on-chain AI applications. Developed using the Move programming language, Talus Network functions as an AI Smart Agent Hub, offering improved object-oriented programming, enhanced smart contract security, and optimized on-chain AI application performance.

The vision behind Talus Network is to create a thriving on-chain economy for the value generated by smart agents. These intelligent agents, powered by AI, can automate various daily tasks, such as portfolio management, online shopping, and tedious chores, all while operating in accordance with user-specified preferences.

To realize the full potential of smart agents, Talus Network requires access to a substantial pool of capital. This is where Ankr's expertise comes into play. As a leading Web3 infrastructure provider, Ankr offers the tools necessary to raise capital across multiple networks, including the recent expansion to support Bitcoin.

Through Ankr's liquid staking solution, Bitcoin holders can assign their stake to an operator through a restaking protocol. Ankr then creates LSTs equivalent to the staked BTC. These LSTs are then integrated into the Talus Network, making them available to power smart agents and applications that leverage their utility.

By enabling access to the vast liquidity pool needed by Talus Network, Ankr's BTC liquid staking solution empowers smart agents to seamlessly execute concurrent DeFi transactions on the Talus Network, unlocking a world of new possibilities.

Ankr's decentralized node infrastructure plays a crucial role in simplifying Web3 participation for developers. Comprised of developer-specific nodes, Ankr offers flexible and cost-effective connectivity to various blockchain networks, providing a wide range of tools and functionalities, including analytics, staking pools, automated notifications, and node hosting. These integrated services aim to streamline Web3 participation, fostering innovation and growth in the decentralized ecosystem.

In a recent development, Ankr collaborated with WitnessChain, a proof system built for decentralized networks, to work on projects related to actively validated service (AVS) and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), further underscoring Ankr's commitment to driving innovation in the Web3 space.

As the partnership between Ankr and Talus Network unfolds, it holds the promise of unlocking new frontiers in the realm of DeFi and smart contract applications.