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What Is Ergo?#

Ergo is a proof-of-work blockchain for programmable money. It is designed for people who want self-custody, transparent rules, predictable fees, and smart contracts that can be inspected and verified.

Core Ideas#

Idea Meaning
Proof of Work Miners secure the network by doing measurable work.
eUTXO Transactions spend and create boxes, making many contract interactions predictable and parallel-friendly.
ErgoScript Smart-contract language used to define spending rules for boxes.
Sigma protocols Cryptographic proofs used for signatures, privacy patterns, and advanced authorization.
Storage rent Long-unused boxes can pay rent, helping control state growth over time.

What You Can Do#

  • Hold and send ERG.
  • Use dApps, DEXs, NFTs, stablecoins, or bridges.
  • Write contracts and build wallet integrations.
  • Run nodes, indexers, watchers, guards, or mining infrastructure.
  • Contribute to docs, code, community work, research, or ecosystem standards.

Where To Go Next#

Goal Next page
Get oriented Getting Started
Choose a wallet Get a Wallet
Use ecosystem apps Ecosystem Map
Learn concepts Learn
Build on Ergo Develop
Run infrastructure Operate Infrastructure