What is Ergo (ERG)

1. Project Introduction
Ergo is a next-generation PoW-based smart contract platform supporting new financial interaction models with robust scripting languages and flexible zero-knowledge proofs. Designed to self-improve and adapt over time, Ergo follows a research-driven yet practical development model that prioritizes useful features without compromising security. Initial design and testing began in 2016, and the Ergo mainnet was launched on July 1, 2019.
Summary: Ergo is a research-driven smart contract platform leveraging PoW, with a focus on practical use cases and innovative security features like zero-knowledge proofs.
2. Team & Investment Info
Team: Launched on July 1, 2019, by co-founders Alexander Chepurnoy and Dmitry Meshkov.
Funding: NA
3. Social Media URLs
X: https://x.com/Ergo_Platform
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ergo-platform-668903786361651200
Telegram: https://t.me/Ergo_Chats
4. Token Info
Token Symbol: ERG
Total Supply: 97,739,924
Token Type: Ergo Mainnet
Issuance/Burn Mechanism: None; maximum supply has been reached.
Contract Address: https://explorer.ergoplatform.com/
Token Distribution:
Total Supply: 97,739,925 ERG, with 4.43% held in the Ergo Foundation treasury for ecosystem funding. No private sales, pre-mining, or initial coin offering (ICO).
5. Related Links
Official Website: https://ergoplatform.org/en/
White Paper: https://ergoplatform.org/en/discover/#Documents
Other Info:
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Ergo?k=MzY5