# What does Protocol, Inc. use?

Protocol, Inc. (protocol.ooo) shows public evidence of 7 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Industry: IT Services
- Size: 1–10 employees
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protocol-inc-linkedin

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Protocol use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 7 tools at Protocol (protocol.ooo) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Route 53 and Vercel. Application: Anthropic. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Amazon SES. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Protocol run on?

Protocol uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through DNS records that point at Vercel and code on protocol.ooo. Vercel is used by 49,810 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Protocol use?

Protocol uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 406,784 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Protocol use SendGrid?

Yes. runsonwhat found SendGrid at Protocol through email records that authorize SendGrid. SendGrid is a Email Delivery tool used by 195,358 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Protocol use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Protocol; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Protocol may use more AI tools than these.

### How does runsonwhat know what Protocol uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 7 tools at Protocol, 4 were found through DNS records, 3 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and protocol.ooo about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/protocol.ooo (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.