Neo, also known as the "Chinese Ethereum," emerged in 2014 with the mission of digitizing real-world assets and implementing a smart economy. Like Ethereum, Neo facilitates the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications, but it distinguishes itself by integrating digital identity verification to enhance security and regulatory compliance. <br><br>Operating on a dual-token system - NEO and GAS - Neo separates staking and governance rights from utility consumption, enabling token holders to participate actively in the platform's development. With a focus on facilitating blockchain adoption for mainstream businesses, Neo has been actively building partnerships and initiatives within the Chinese blockchain ecosystem and beyond.