Ancient8 (A8) is the native cryptocurrency of Ancient8 Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to accelerate the growth of Web3 gaming and decentralised applications (DApps). The platform combines high performance with low fees, enabling developers and users to enjoy a seamless and scalable blockchain experience.
Its core purpose is to power the Ancient8 Chain ecosystem, supporting efficient game development, fast on-chain interactions, and community governance.
Key features include:
Ancient8 Chain functions as a Layer 2 solution built on Ethereum, leveraging Optimistic Rollups to bundle transactions and reduce gas fees, while using Celestia for enhanced data availability and modular consensus.
Core components include:
While the consensus mechanism closely mirrors Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS), Celestia adds unique optimisations for performance and reliability.
Ancient8 supports a wide range of applications across the gaming and blockchain development sectors. Key use cases include:
Industries served:
Strategic partnerships:
Ancient8 Chain is a recently launched component of the broader Ancient8 ecosystem, designed to meet the infrastructure demands of Web3 gaming and DApp development. While exact founding dates and individuals are not publicly disclosed, the project is closely tied to Ancient8’s broader mission of empowering decentralised communities.
Key milestones:
Technological evolution has included: