The Vanar Mainnet Marathon represents the transition of the Vanar Chain (formerly Virtua) from an entertainment-focused network to a comprehensive AI-native Layer 1 infrastructure. Far from a short-term sprint, this "marathon" is a multi-year roadmap focused on integrating artificial intelligence, decentralized payments (PayFi), and high-speed blockchain utility for the "next 3 billion users".
The Core Technology Stack
Vanar’s competitive edge in this marathon lies in its unique 5-layer architecture designed specifically for AI workloads:
Vanar Chain (L1): The high-performance, EVM-compatible base layer that manages transactions with fixed, ultra-low fees (~$0.0005).
Neutron (AI Storage): A semantic memory layer that uses 500:1 compression to store massive files on-chain as queryable "Seeds".
Kayon (Reasoning Engine): An on-chain engine that allows AI agents to perform real-time data processing and decision-making directly on the protocol level.
PayFi Infrastructure: A global payment rail developed in collaboration with giants like Worldpay to connect on-chain intelligence with real-world financial flows.
Key Milestones and Adoption
Since its Mainnet Launch the network has reached several critical benchmarks:
Network Activity: As of early 2026, the chain has processed nearly 12 million transactions across over 1.5 million unique addresses.
Validator Power: To ensure enterprise-level reliability, major tech leaders including Google Cloud and NVIDIA serve as core validator nodes.
Ecosystem Partnerships: The "Brand First" strategy includes major names like Viva Games (700M+ downloads) and Humanode for biometric identity verification.
The Role of $VANRY
In the mainnet marathon, the VANRY token serves as the primary engine for value capture:
Gas & Fees: Mandatory for all network transactions.
AI Subscriptions: Starting in 2026, users pay in $VANRY to access advanced features in Neutron and Kayon.
Deflationary Pressure: High transaction volume and AI tool subscriptions are designed to trigger buy-back and burn mechanisms.
2026 Outlook
The next phase of the marathon focuses on Quantum Encryption Integration and the global rollout of PayFi. While the market remains volatile, Vanar aims to prove that by embedding intelligence directly into the protocol, it can become the essential infrastructure for the AI-driven economy
