What is ANT?
ANT (Ant Token) is the digital token that fuels the Autonomi Network. It’s used to pay for uploading content, incentivizing network participants, and ensuring that the network remains robust, decentralized, and spam-free.
ANT Specifications:
- Blockchain Network: Arbitrum One (ETH L2)
- ERC20 Standard
- Token Contract Address:
0xa78d8321B20c4Ef90eCd72f2588AA985A4BDb684EtherScan - Price Stats at DexTools
What ANT is Used For
- Publishing Content: You use a small amount of ANT when you upload websites, files, or apps to the network.
- Incentivizing Nodes: Network operators (people who run nodes) are rewarded with ANT for helping to store and serve content.
- Preventing Spam: By requiring a minimal cost to upload, ANT protects the network from spam and abuse.
- Economic Security: ANT encourages honest participation, making attacks expensive and unprofitable.
How to Get ANT
ANT can be earned by contributing storage and bandwidth to the network as a Node runner, or obtained through decentralized or centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. The network is designed to be open and fair for all participants.
Exchanges
Can be found at CoinGecko
Become a Node runner, earn ANT
More info can be found at Autonomi's website
Why ANT Matters
Without ANT, the network couldn’t function. It balances incentives and ensures that Autonomi stays self-sustaining, decentralized, and resistant to abuse — empowering users without relying on any central authority.