Recent Developments & Technology (Jan 2026)
Mainnet V23 Upgrade: The network recently migrated to the V23 protocol, which introduced 3-second block times and ultra-low, fixed transaction fees of approximately $0.0005.
The "Neutron" Compression Engine: A standout technical feature that allows for a 500:1 compression ratio of on-chain data. This allows large files (like AI models or videos) to be stored directly on-chain as queryable "Seeds" at a fraction of the usual cost.
AI Stack Launch (Jan 19, 2026): Vanar officially launched its full AI infrastructure stack, including Kayon (a decentralized reasoning engine) and Axon (for intelligent automation).
NVIDIA Partnership Integration: The chain continues to leverage NVIDIA technology for its AI-native architecture, facilitating easier smart contract development for AI-driven applications.