Ren (REN) stands as an open protocol meticulously crafted to foster interoperability and enhance liquidity across diverse blockchain platforms. Formerly recognized as Republic Protocol, Ren introduced RenVM, its virtual machine mainnet, in May 2020, subsequent to concluding a $34 million initial coin offering (ICO) in 2018. At the heart of the protocol lies its native token, REN, which serves as a bond for individuals operating nodes responsible for powering RenVM, referred to as Darknodes. Ren is driven by the ambition to broaden the interoperability, thereby enhancing the accessibility, of decentralized finance (DeFi) by eliminating barriers associated with liquidity across various blockchains.