Decentralized First
No central authority, no single points of failure
Ergo Blockchain — PoW eUTXO Smart Contracts & Sigma Protocols
ASIC-resistant Layer-1 PoW with eUTXO, auditable smart contracts, and Sigma-based privacy. Built for open, verifiable money.
What is Ergo?
Ergo is designed for developing secure and powerful decentralized applications (dApps) and financial contracts. It builds on a decade of blockchain theory and development, combining established principles with new research.
Its mission is to provide tools for decentralized and accessible financial systems — empowering people with economic freedom without intermediaries. Learn about theeUTXO model,Proof-of-Work,Storage Rent, andPrivacy Features.
Why Choose Ergo?
- Extended UTXO model for secure smart contracts
- Sigma protocols for privacy and zero-knowledge proofs
- ASIC-resistant Proof-of-Work consensus
- Storage rent mechanism for long-term sustainability
Key Innovation
Ergo combines the security of Bitcoin's UTXO model with the expressiveness of Ethereum's smart contracts, creating a unique platform for complex financial applications.
References: Autolykos v2 Algorithm ·Ergo GitHub
Privacy First
Optional privacy features using Sigma protocols and zero-knowledge proofs
Storage Rent
Sustainable economics preventing blockchain bloat and ensuring long-term viability
Light Clients
NiPoPoWs enable ultra-efficient light clients with cryptographic security guarantees
Fair Launch
No ICO, no premine, no VC funding - launched fairly for everyone
Core Principles
Built on fundamental values that ensure long-term sustainability and real-world utility
Ergo combines Sound Money (hard, predictable supply) with Open Money (permissionless, verifiable access) — creating the foundation for truly free finance.
Secure & Reliable
Battle-tested cryptography and proven consensus
Powerful Contracts
Advanced smart contract capabilities with ErgoScript
Long-term Focus
Sustainable economics and future-proof design
Key Technologies
Advanced cryptography and innovative consensus mechanisms power the Ergo platform
Proof-of-Work (PoW)
Maximum security
ASIC-resistant Autolykos algorithm ensures fair mining
Extended UTXO
Smart money
Combines Bitcoin security with Ethereum programmability
Sigma Protocols
Advanced cryptography
Built-in zero-knowledge proofs and privacy features
ErgoScript Smart Contract Example
timelock.ergo
{
val deadline = SELF.R4[Long].get
sigmaProp(
if (HEIGHT >= deadline) {
// After deadline, only recipient can spend
recipientPK
} else {
// Before deadline, only sender can spend
senderPK
}
)
}WHAT MAKES ERGO DIFFERENT
Ergo combines proven cryptographic techniques with innovative blockchain design to create a platform that's secure, scalable, and sustainable
Fair Launch
No ICO, no premine, no VC funding. Ergo was launched fairly with equal opportunity for all participants.
eUTXO + ErgoScript
Extended UTXO model combined with powerful ErgoScript enables complex smart contracts with Bitcoin-level security.
Storage Rent
Sustainable blockchain economics through storage rent mechanism that prevents state bloat and ensures long-term viability.
Research-Driven
Built on peer-reviewed academic research and cryptographic innovations, ensuring solid theoretical foundations.
Robust Privacy
Native Sigma protocols provide zero-knowledge proofs and privacy features without compromising transparency.
Community-Led
Decentralized development and governance driven by a passionate global community of developers and researchers.
FAQ
What is the Extended UTXO model?
Extended UTXO combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability, allowing smart contracts while maintaining transaction parallelism.
What are Sigma Protocols?
Sigma Protocols are cryptographic proofs that enable privacy features and zero-knowledge proofs natively on Ergo blockchain.
Why does Ergo use Proof-of-Work?
Proof-of-Work provides maximum security and decentralization. Ergo's Autolykos algorithm is ASIC-resistant and energy-efficient.
What's Next?
Choose your path to start exploring the Ergo ecosystem