I have seen too many blockchain projects—IDOs skyrocket on launch day, whitepapers boast extravagantly, only to run off with the funds shortly after. So when someone first mentioned the oracle project APRO to me, my reaction was: here we go again.

But honestly, this time is really different.

**Developers Poisoned by Data**

In early 2024, the entire crypto ecosystem was licking its wounds. A group of seasoned developers complained in the community: "No matter how perfect the smart contract logic is, if the data fed into it is flawed, even the best code can't save it." It sounded like a rant, but in fact, they were collectively seeking redemption.

At that moment, I first heard the name APRO—not from some influential account’s recommendation, but from these "injured" developers’ technical discussions. They said they wanted to create a truly understanding oracle of the real world. My first reaction was: these folks are either out of their minds or seeing something others can't.

**Two Years Without a Token, Laying the Infrastructure First**

The founding team has a diverse background—some come from traditional finance, others are tech enthusiasts specializing in AI and blockchain. What surprised me most was: they raised $3 million in funding (led by Polychain and Franklin D. Roosevelt), yet they didn’t rush to launch a token.

What have they been doing all these two years?

They built a layered architecture: the top layer uses AI algorithms to process chaotic real-world data streams (stock prices, contract terms, weather data, etc.), while the bottom layer employs distributed consensus as a "jury" to verify data authenticity across the network.

They achieved cross-chain coverage of over 40 public blockchains—not to show off, but because the developer community has already scattered across various chains.

They also developed a dual-channel mechanism: supporting both automatic data push updates and active pull by applications—giving control back to developers.

All these are "invisible tasks," but precisely what the oracle ecosystem needs most.