Why Ankr RaaS can win the app-chain summer
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Argues Rollup-as-a-Service is the catalyst for app-chains and Ankr will gain share because it already runs a global node and RPC network, unlike nascent competitors. Lists supported stacks (OP Stack, Orbit, ZK Stack, Fluentbase, Polygon CDK) and DA and interop integrations.
Key claims
Ankr supports OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, ZK Stack, Fluentbase and Polygon CDK
Competitors must bootstrap node infra that Ankr already has
Rollup-as-a-Serive (RaaS) will be the key catalyst for the app-chain summer that is ahead and is a new billion $$$ vertical that is emerging.
Within that vertical, @ankr's RaaS will quickly gain market share.
Why? 🤔
Let me explain. ⤵️
RaaS abstracts all the complexity that has historically been associated with building and maintaining decentralized networks.
@ankr's RaaS provides modular frameworks builds on customizable rollup SDKs and integrates modular infrastructure building blocks across all levels of the tech stack.
Within the broader modular thesis, @ankr is what allows devs to piece together specialized infra components into highly performant and secure app-chains.
Currently, @ankr supports:
✦ @Optimism's OP Stack
✦ @arbitrum's Orbit Stack
✦ @zkSync's ZK Stack
✦ @fluentxyz Fluentbase
✦ @0xPolygon CDK
✦ more coming soon!
On top of these rollup stacks, teams can build use case optimized app logic that enables novel use cases that were previously not feasible or suffered under the constraints of monolithic systems and the EVM.
By customizing these modular network and integrating modular DA layers like @CelestiaOrg, @eigen_da, NEAR DA or @AvailProject, or by integrating shared sequencing networks like @EspressoSys, which the @ankr RaaS framework supports, builders can leverage the powerful benefits of app-specific, modular infrastructure.
@ankr RaaS even integrates @Hyperlane_xyz, @axelarnetwork and @CelerNetwork for out-of-the box interop and cross-chain liquidity.
This will enable the next generation of applications, which are truly mass adoption ready and scalable enough to support millions of users.
By extending execution to specialized L3s that can also be built with @ankr, the design space is broadened even more.
Sounds pretty bullish, right?
We haven't even gotten to the unique benefits of building with @ankr yet though.
@ankr has a long-standing history in the space and is a reputable and well-established infra provider.
RaaS is not just about providing a framework to build with. RaaS is about running and maintaining decentralized networks.
That requires node infrastructure, RPCs, indexers, operators, etc.
As opposed to the competition, which in many cases is more nascent startups that have to build up and bootstrap all of that infrastructure themselves, @ankr already has a global DePIN network for node operation and robust/reliable RPC services.
Baking this into a versatile RaaS framework (with some exciting product updates to be announced soon), and leveraging the @ankr network & reputation, I think @ankr is very well positioned to become the leading RaaS player rather sooner than later.
In an emerging multi-billion market, that's a good position to be in.
Building a rollup?
No coding required if you build with @ankr.
Bullish $ANKR. 🚀
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