Today marks a significant milestone for Nektar Network with the launch of the first ever Decentralized Liquidity and Infrastructure Marketplace on the Ethereum network. . This initial launch brings together an ecosystem of diverse partners, setting the stage for a new approach to DeFi aggregation.
What is Nektar?
Nektar Network is the first ever decentralized infrastructure and liquidity marketplace designed to democratize access to essential decentralised resources while aggregating all the actors within the decentralised economy. Nektar connects Networks, Operators, DAMs, Providers, and Managers, allowing a seamless flow of decentralised resources — from GPU and compute power to incentivisation models — that help decentralized applications grow securely and efficiently.
One of Nektar’s core goals is to reduce fragmentation in decentralized ecosystems by offering a single marketplace where resources can be pooled and allocated efficiently, supporting a variety of use cases across multiple industries. Learn more about Nektar’s marketplace in our docs.
What’s Launching Today
What is a Beta Mainnet; we call it Beta Mainnet because instead of deploying all the functionalities of the Nektar protocol at once (the classic “mainnet release”) we have taken the approach of a stage-guided unrolling of the protocol functionalities.
Being a marketplace implicating different actors it was paramount to onboard gradually so there are solid foundations since day 1 of Nektar becoming fully operative. It is important to note that during the initial stages of Nektar (until Delegations are activated) there will be no assets flowing through the platform, setting Nektar apart of previously explored pre-launch pool strategies, and consolidating on a user first approach.
With today’s launch, Nektar welcomes its first Networks to the platform. These early adopters represent a variety of sectors within decentralized technology, from AI and health data security to multi-chain DeFi. The launch marks the beginning of a dynamic marketplace where Networks can tap into the resources they need to power their unique operations and scale effectively. By joining Nektar’s marketplace, these Networks are poised to leverage decentralized infrastructure in ways that were previously difficult to achieve.
Phases of Launch
We’re excited to announce the progressive rollout of Nektar’s key features by unfolding the protocol in three stages The first stage focuses on rolling out the Network flow, providing the initial structure needed for future phases of the protocol.
Key Details:
Whitelisted Access for Launch Partners Only: In this first stage, access is restricted to launch partners through a temporary whitelisting mechanism. This controlled entry ensures a stable setup as we test and refine core functionalities.
Stage 1, Network Onboarding: Initially, only Networks will be onboarded to validate and enhance the Network’s framework.
Stage 2, Introduction of Distributed Asset Managers (DAMs): Following Network setup, DAMs will enter to facilitate asset deployment and streamline operations.
Stage 3, Delegation Activation: Finally, we’ll activate Delegation, enabling token deposits and full participation in Nektar’s marketplace ecosystem.
With each rollout phase, we ensure each piece of the marketplace is secure and optimized before moving to the next. When all components are in place, the ecosystem will be fully open to wider engagement, allowing seamless, efficient participation across Networks, DAMs, Delegators, and Providers.
Meet Our First Networks
Here are the pioneering Networks joining Nektar today:
0G — 0G is working on a decentralized AI operating system, aiming to push the boundaries of AI with decentralized infrastructure.
Berachain — Berachain is driving innovation in multi-chain DeFi, integrating unique consensus mechanisms to enhance liquidity and decentralized finance.
Drosera — Drosera is focused on enhancing security within web3 environments, reinforcing data protection strategies for decentralized applications.
ORA Protocol — ORA Protocol is dedicated to securing sensitive health data by providing decentralized storage solutions, prioritizing privacy and integrity.
Orderly — Orderly is enhancing the scalability and performance of DeFi applications, contributing to the efficiency of decentralized finance networks.
GAIB — GAIB is advancing security for smart contracts, providing innovative solutions that improve the reliability of decentralized applications.
Autonolas — Autonolas is creating autonomous services that enable smart contracts to interact seamlessly with off-chain data, expanding the possibilities for decentralized automation.
Looking Ahead
As the Mainnet Beta launches, we’re excited to see how these initial Networks will thrive within the Nektar marketplace. Each Network represents a unique use case for decentralized infrastructure, and their success will shape the future of Nektar. We look forward to expanding the marketplace and supporting more Networks in their journey to scale securely and efficiently.
