# Anza

> Building the most robust Web3 protocols.

Anza helps developers build on Solana by providing validator clients, protocol research, and developer tools that enhance network reliability and performance.

Anza is a software development firm building infrastructure and tools for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Founded by former Solana Labs engineers and executives, Anza develops the Agave validator client, conducts protocol-level research, and provides developer tools including the Solana JavaScript SDK. The company focuses on enhancing network security, performance, and decentralization through multiple validator client implementations.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Developer Tooling
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Anza

## Products

- [Agave](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Anza): Agave is a validator client for Solana Mainnet forked from the original Solana Labs validator, enabling network participants to validate transactions and maintain consensus. The client implements protocol upgrades, performance optimizations, and security enhancements to improve Solana network reliability and uptime. (Node Software, Live, Main Product)
- [Solana JavaScript SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Anza): Solana JavaScript SDK is a modular TypeScript library for building Solana applications across Node.js, web browsers, and React Native platforms. The SDK provides native cryptographic operations, tree-shakable architecture, and zero external dependencies, enabling developers to read blockchain data, execute transactions, and interact with on-chain programs. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Solana Platform SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Anza): Solana Platform SDK provides Clang and Rust compilers for the Solana Virtual Machine, enabling developers to deploy programs on the Solana blockchain. The toolkit includes C headers and Rust crates providing access to Solana runtime features for on-chain program development. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Links

- [Blog](https://www.anza.xyz/blog)
- [Documentation](https://github.com/anza-xyz)
- [Main](https://anza.xyz)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.anza.xyz/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.anza.xyz/termsofuse)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/anza-xyz)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/anza_xyz)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/anza-xyz)

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