United States securities and exchange commission logo August 11, 2022 Nangeng Zhang Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Canaan Inc. 1-2/F, QianFang Science Building C Building No. 27, Zhongguancun Software Park (Phase I) No. 8 Dongbeiwang West Road Haidian District, Beijing, 100193 People s Republic of China Re: Canaan Inc. Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020 Filed April 21, 2021 Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed April 29, 2022 File No. 001-39127 Dear Mr. Zhang: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing