Why Ergo?

A resilient blockchain platform combining proven principles with cutting-edge innovation

FAIR & SECURE

Proof-of-Work Foundation

No ICO. No VC. No premine. Memory-hard mining → broad participation and durable security.

PRIVACY FIRST

Auditable, Optional Privacy

Sigma-protocols enable selective disclosure and ring/threshold proofs when needed.

POWERFUL & FLEXIBLE

Advanced Smart Contracts

eUTXO + ErgoScript deliver deterministic, composable logic without a hidden global state.

SUSTAINABLE

Built to Last

Storage Rent cleans forgotten state and funds miners with predictable costs for decades.

DEVELOPER FRIENDLY

Docs, Tools, Templates

Playground, CI templates, explorer APIs—ship contracts fast and safely.

COMMUNITY DRIVEN

Open Source, No Foundation Tax

Global contributors and EIPs drive the roadmap—not token treasuries.