Form 3: Yaping ZY Zhang Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership in Canaan Inc.

This Form 3 filing reports the initial statement of beneficial ownership by Yaping ZY Zhang in Canaan Inc. (ticker: CAN). The filing indicates that Zhang is a director of the company, as shown in the reporting owner relationship section where "isDirector" is marked as true. The filing was signed on April 7, 2026, and reports a period ending on the same date. The filing shows "noSecuritiesOwned" as 1, which typically indicates that the reporting person currently holds no securities in the company, though this may require clarification as it could represent a specific reporting scenario. Zhang's address is listed in Singapore, and the filing was submitted electronically through the SEC's EDGAR system.