Neo, previously known as Antshares, is a leading open-source blockchain platform that is specifically designed to facilitate the development of a decentralized smart economy. The project was initiated in 2014 by two prominent individuals in the blockchain space, Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang. Since its inception, Neo has made significant strides in achieving its primary objectives, which revolve around the digitization of assets, the automation of digital identity management, and the establishment of a secure and transparent framework for digital transactions.