Vanar Chain ($VANRY ) is an **AI-native Layer 1 blockchain** that's built from the ground up for intelligent Web3 apps, PayFi (payments + finance), tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and AI workloads. Originally launched as Virtua ($TVK) back in 2020 for gaming/metaverse stuff, it rebranded to Vanar in late 2023 with a clean 1:1 token swap to $VANRY. Mainnet went live after that, and it's EVM-compatible so devs can port Ethereum tools easily.
As of mid-February 2026 (right now around Feb 12), here's the current snapshot:
- **Price**: Hovering at ~$0.006 USD (dipped a bit recently, down from earlier highs but holding support around $0.005–0.006).
- **24h Volume**: Around $3–3.6M across exchanges (Binance still has solid liquidity since listing it in early 2024).
- **Market Cap**: Roughly $13–14M (circulating supply ~2.29B out of total 2.4B).
- **TVL**: Ecosystem TVL is building but modest—staking was strong with millions locked earlier, but DeFi TVL sits lower (some reports show near $0 or very small on trackers, likely because focus is more on AI/PayFi than pure DeFi pools right now). Staking volume has been climbing though, with big chunks in DPoS validators.
Key features that make it stand out:
- **Modular 5-layer stack** designed specifically for AI: Includes native support for AI inference/training, vector storage, semantic memory (via Neutron layer for "Seeds" – compressed, AI-readable data), and decentralized inference (Kayon for natural language queries and on-chain decisions).
- Super low fees, high throughput, carbon-neutral (powered by Google's renewable energy in parts).
- Optimized for **PayFi**: Instant stablecoin settlements, cross-border transfers, agentic payments (AI agents handling txns), fiat-crypto ramps, and dispute resolution with immutable on-chain data.
- Strong RWAs and real-economy focus: Tokenizing assets, AI-powered finance, and integrations for mainstream utility.
- EVM-compatible + cross-chain (expanded to Base for better interoperability).
Ecosystem & backers: Partners include heavy hitters like ** (for massive fiat-crypto bridges and PayFi gateways – they're even running validators), Google Cloud, Emirates Digital Wallet, Viva Games Studios (huge downloads), BCW Group, and more. Funding was modest early on (~$2–3M rounds), but the network effect from these collabs is real – especially the Worldpay tie-up for processing trillions in payments flowing into Web3.
It's not just another L1; it's positioning as the "intelligence layer" for on-chain apps in a world where AI agents are about to handle real money and assets. In a bearish market dip like now, the fundamentals feel undervalued if adoption ramps in PayFi/AI. Real utility incoming – not hype. 🚀
DYOR as always, but if you're into AI x crypto x payments plays, $VANRY is worth watching closely. What part are you most curious about? #vanar @Vanarchain 