Anuma, the privacy-focused artificial intelligence application built on ZetaChain, has surpassed 210,000 users, a milestone that highlights growing interest in AI tools that combine cross-model functionality with blockchain-based features. ZetaChain is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to connect separate networks — including Bitcoin and Ethereum — through omnichain smart contracts, and brought its mainnet online in early 2024, giving Anuma a relatively young ecosystem to build on.

Launched in February, the platform has continued to expand its user base while increasing the volume of AI activity processed through its infrastructure. According to reports, Anuma added 28,312 users in July and gained more than 31,000 additional users through Aug. 17, pushing its total audience above the 210,000 mark.

Anuma is designed to let users maintain their AI memory and context while moving between different models, and it incorporates privacy-oriented features intended to give users greater control over their data. The application integrates 28 major AI models, allowing users to move between different systems while retaining their context and memory — a capability that could help distinguish the platform in an increasingly crowded AI assistant market.

AI model interoperability as a core feature

The application supports several widely used AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Rather than requiring users to maintain separate conversations and histories across individual AI services, Anuma is designed to preserve relevant context when users switch between models.

This interoperability is intended to provide a more consistent experience while giving users flexibility in selecting different AI systems for specific tasks. The approach also positions Anuma at the intersection of AI personalization, privacy and blockchain technology.

Activity data indicates substantial usage beyond the headline user count. The platform has processed 919,227 AI requests and more than 20 billion AI tokens — the units of text that AI models process and generate, a term distinct from blockchain tokens — figures that suggest a portion of the growing audience is actively using the application rather than simply registering accounts.

Blockchain features built into the user experience

Anuma incorporates ZetaChain functionality directly into the application. A ZetaChain-based cryptocurrency wallet is automatically created when a user opens an account, introducing blockchain functionality without requiring users to establish a separate wallet beforehand. This design could reduce some of the complexity commonly associated with entering blockchain applications, particularly for people who have limited experience with cryptocurrency.

ZetaChain has also expanded the role of its native ZETA token within Anuma. The token already serves as the means of paying transaction fees on the ZetaChain network, and inside Anuma it has taken on added utility: users can purchase AI credits by locking up ZETA, while access to certain premium features requires users to lock up 100,000 ZETA. The token-based model links Anuma's AI functionality with the ZetaChain ecosystem, creating additional utility for ZETA while encouraging users to participate directly in the network's economy.

— ZetaChain (@ZetaChain) August 18, 2026

New users could broaden blockchain adoption

One of the notable aspects of Anuma's growth is the reported composition of its audience. ZetaChain has indicated that most new Anuma users are entering the cryptocurrency sector for the first time. If that trend continues, the application could serve as an onboarding mechanism for users who may otherwise have little exposure to blockchain technology.

By embedding wallet functionality and token-based services within an AI application, ZetaChain is attempting to make blockchain features less dependent on specialized crypto knowledge. The strategy reflects a broader effort across the technology sector to combine AI applications with decentralized infrastructure while maintaining a consumer-friendly interface.

217,797 wallets created on ZetaChain in six months. A significant number of these people have never used a crypto product and joined for private AI. Every @AnumaAI account comes with a wallet on ZetaChain.

— ZetaChain (@ZetaChain) August 19, 2026

Privacy and regulatory questions remain

Anuma's growth also reflects increasing attention to privacy in AI applications. As users become more concerned about how personal information, conversations and behavioral data are handled, privacy-focused tools could gain greater relevance. Regulatory timelines are also becoming concrete: under the European Union's AI Act, adopted in 2024, most obligations apply to AI systems from August 2026, and platforms handling European users' personal data must additionally comply with the bloc's General Data Protection Regulation.

Sustained growth, however, will depend on factors beyond user acquisition. User retention, platform scalability, competition in the AI market and regulatory requirements surrounding both artificial intelligence and digital assets could influence Anuma's long-term development. The expansion of ZETA utility may also become increasingly important as the platform grows, particularly if token-based access becomes a larger component of its business model.

Anuma's rise above 210,000 users, combined with its AI processing volume and blockchain-based features, points to a potential use case for integrating decentralized technology into mainstream AI applications. For ZetaChain, the platform provides an opportunity to introduce blockchain functionality to a broader audience while developing practical demand for its native token. Observable signals to track include monthly user additions, AI request and token volume, wallet creation on ZetaChain, and the amount of ZETA locked for credits and premium access. Whether the model can maintain user growth and translate initial adoption into long-term engagement will likely determine its significance within the expanding AI and blockchain sectors.