# Open Network ## **About Open Network** OPEN is the native cryptocurrency of Open Network. Open Network is a blockchain interoperability protocol that founded in April 2023. It is a sharded blockchain, meaning it connects several different chains together in a single network, allowing them to process transactions in parallel and exchange data between chains without sacrificing security. ## Open Network Vision OPEN vision is to create an intelligent blockchain ecosystem accommodating developers and investors. Open Network prioritizes transparency and confidence of investors in project development and we believe this plays a crucial role in the lifecycle of a cryptocurrency project. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://opennetwork.gitbook.io/open-network-usdopen-whitepaper/open-network.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.