$VANA

Vana Coin (VANA) was **invented by Anna Kazlauskas and Arthur Abal**.

Here's a brief overview of its invention:

* **Founders:** Anna Kazlauskas, with a background in computer science and economics (MIT), and Arthur Abal, with a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard, co-founded Vana.

* **Origin:** The project originated as a research project at MIT in **2018**, focusing on data sovereignty and decentralized technology.

* **Mission:** Vana aims to address the challenges of data ownership, privacy, and monetization by creating a decentralized platform where users can control and monetize their data, contributing to AI advancements.

* **Mainnet Launch:** The Vana mainnet and its native $VANA token went live on **December 16, 2024**.

The founders' vision was to empower individuals to benefit from the AI models they help create while maintaining control over their data.