Hey Anon is an artificial intelligence platform that integrates blockchain technology and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to facilitate interactions between users and AI chatbots while prioritizing data privacy. The platform was developed in response to concerns regarding data handling in AI applications, emphasizing decentralized infrastructure and cryptographic methods. Its operations are supported by the ANON token, which functions as a utility and governance asset within the ecosystem. ^{[1] [2] [8]}

Overview

Hey Anon operates as a decentralized network enabling users to interact with AI chatbots without disclosing personal information. The platform incorporates technologies such as end-to-end encryption, ZKP-based authentication, and a distributed server framework. Unlike centralized AI services, it does not retain user queries, metadata, or session logs.

Features include anonymous account setup, encrypted communication channels, and a node-based network for processing requests. The system supports text and voice interactions, with privacy maintained through blockchain-based verification processes. The platform is designed for users such as those seeking privacy-focused AI tools or decentralized application enthusiasts. ^{[1] [4] [6] [7]}

History

Development of Hey Anon began in 2023, coincid ^[5]ing with increased attention to data practices in centralized AI systems. The project was initiated by an anonymous group of developers and cryptographers aiming to combine decentralized architecture with privacy-oriented AI models. Early stages focused on implementing ZKPs to authenticate interactions without exposing user data.

A testnet version was released in late 2023, enabling preliminary testing of chatbot functionalities. The mainnet launched in early 2024, accompanied by the introduction of the ANON token and expansion of the node network. Collaborations with blockchain projects including Aztec Protocol and Zcash were established during this period. ^{[1] [2] [5] [7]}

Technology

Hey Anon’s technical framework consists of four components:

1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs): Authentication and computation processes use ZKPs to validate interactions without transmitting identifiable data.
2. Decentralized Infrastructure: A node network processes user requests, with operators compensated in ANON tokens. This structure reduces reliance on centralized servers.
3. Encrypted Messaging: Communications are secured through end-to-end encryption, with decryption keys stored on user devices. Metadata is obscured using cryptographic techniques.
4. AI Models: Open-source machine learning models are employed, trained on anonymized datasets. Updates to these models are determined through token-based governance. The platform’s codebase is publicly accessible, audited by third-party security firms, and compatible with Ethereum-based networks.

Hey Anon (ANON)

The ANON token, an ERC-20 standard asset, has a maximum supply of 1 billion units. Its functions include:

• Transaction Fees: Used to access advanced chatbot functionalities or computational tasks.
• Network Participation: Node operators stake tokens to validate transactions and receive rewards.
• Governance: Holders propose and vote on protocol changes, model adjustments, and fund allocation.

Tokenomics

• 30% allocated to ecosystem development (four-year vesting).
• 25% assigned to team and advisors (three-year vesting).
• 20% distributed through public and private sales.
• 15% reserved for node operator incentives.
• 10% allocated to liquidity pools.

ANON is tradable on several cryptocurrency exchanges, a portion of network fees is used quarterly to reduce the token supply. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10]}