In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Ankr's co-founder and chief technology officer, Stanley Wu, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of Web3 and the crucial role of blockchain in democratizing technology. As a pioneer in the blockchain space, Ankr has been at the forefront of developing decentralized infrastructure, and Wu's vision for the future of Web3 is one where freedom, tools, and infrastructure come together to unlock blockchain's full potential.

According to Wu, Web3 is vital because it offers expanded capabilities for supporting today's most promising technologies in a way that doesn't repeat the conglomeration and data abuses of the past. Web3's ability to democratize, decentralize, and support open-source AI models can fuel faster and safer building and innovation. For financial markets, Web3 has already paved the way for tokenized assets, empowering individuals with greater control and fostering a more efficient and transparent system.

Ankr's approach to decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) is revolutionizing the way we provide and source goods and services. By harnessing blockchain technology and crypto incentives, DePINs bring together resources that exist in the real world, creating new digital economies that decentralize services. Ankr's DePIN network allows providers to lend their blockchain nodes to serve RPC traffic and earn ANKR tokens, while developers can make payments for their access to the servers in ANKR, rewarding the providers.

Wu believes that blockchain and AI have a symbiotic relationship, and their convergence will be one of the most important moments for both technologies. Blockchain solves the issue of trusted data regarding training AI and verifying information, while AI brings an array of benefits to blockchain, including faster scalability, security, speed, and interoperability.

Ankr's platform, Neura, is a prime example of AI and blockchain integration. Built on the Cosmos SDK and compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Neura combines cloud computing, AI, and Web3 tech for AI deployment on the blockchain. Neura addresses crucial scalability, economic viability, and interoperability challenges, making it a solution for AI and blockchain integration.

Startups and developers can utilize Neura to empower AI operations by accessing decentralized GPU resources, crypto-based crowdfunding, and on-chain AI operations. Neura offers three significant benefits that address some of the most considerable challenges that AI startups face: satisfying GPU demands, handling data, and obtaining funding.

Ankr's vision for the future of Web3 is one where decentralization and blockchain come together to unlock new possibilities for innovation and growth. As Wu emphasized, "As long as we hold true to the ethos of decentralization and continuously make efforts to expand it, such as Ankr's DePIN node network, we will unveil blockchain's true potential."