Compiled by: Golden Finance

This week, 29 blockchain startups raised a total of $109.2 million. Seventeen projects received funding in either seed or pre-seed rounds, while 11 projects secured financing in other rounds. World Liberty Financial raised $30 million in a Pre-seed financing round—the largest funding of the week.

The largest financing round of the week

World Liberty Financial raised $30 million from the Tron Foundation in a financing round.

World Liberty Financial is a decentralized platform that allows users to seamlessly earn and borrow cryptocurrency. It combines DeFi lending protocols with reward mechanisms, enabling users to maximize asset utility while earning competitive yields. The platform focuses on accessibility and financial empowerment within the Web3 ecosystem.

Pre-seed and seed funding rounds

Bleap raised $2.3 million in a Pre-seed financing round from Ethereal Ventures*, Maven 11 Capital, Alliance DAO (formerly DeFi Alliance), Robot Ventures, and Credibly Neutral.

Bleap is a non-custodial fintech platform that allows users to connect their existing crypto wallets and use them as checking accounts. With Bleap, users can spend cryptocurrency globally using debit cards, send fiat to friends, buy and sell cryptocurrency directly in their connected wallets, and pay direct debit amounts. The platform simplifies the cryptocurrency experience by eliminating complexity, enabling users to manage their digital assets seamlessly.

Margarita Finance raised $1 million in a Pre-seed financing round from Tomahawk VC, Outrun Ventures, N & V Capital (NV Capital), and G20 Group.

Margarita Finance is an investment platform that brings Wall Street-style structured products into the crypto world, offering customizable 'yield accelerators' that potentially provide higher returns. Users can select their crypto assets, lock-up periods, and target yields, while the platform employs options strategies to generate returns. Margarita Finance is built on the Solana blockchain, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions that make complex financial instruments accessible to a wider audience.

Astherus raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a Seed financing round from Binance Labs Fund.

Astherus is a multi-asset liquidity hub dedicated to maximizing real returns on crypto assets. By enhancing the utility of digital assets, it offers DeFi users various opportunities to achieve sustainable profits and maximize returns. Astherus supports re-staked assets across various blockchains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Scroll, and Solana. The protocol consists of three modular layers: dApp layer, DeFi infrastructure layer, and the upcoming DeFi-focused Layer-1 blockchain, AstherusLayer.

Avant Protocol raised $6.5 million in a Seed financing round from Superlayer, GoGoPool, Avalaunch, Daybreak Digital, and Linda Kreitzman.

Avant Protocol is a DeFi platform on the Avalanche network that offers avUSD, a stable value token backed by USDC or USDT deposits. These assets are managed through market-neutral strategies to generate sustainable returns. Users can earn rewards by staking avUSD, with the staked version referred to as savUSD.

OpenDelta raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a Pre-seed financing round from Anagram and Anatoly Yakovenko.

OpenDelta is a Bitcoin-pegged stablecoin company that creates stable value in fiat through Bitcoin derivatives. It plans to launch its flagship token USDO in May, which is backed by BTC collateral and generates returns from the derivatives market. The platform aims to redefine Bitcoin's DeFi in the Runes era, providing a delta-neutral synthetic dollar.

N3MUS raised $800,000 in a Pre-seed financing round from Moonbeam Network*, Arrington Capital, Borderless Capital, PAKA, Metazero Capital, Frens Syndicate, Beamswap, Black Dragon, Genesis Capital VC, x21 Digital, and Gemhead Capital.

N3MUS integrates Web3 gaming into mainstream culture by combining traditional gaming with blockchain technology, providing essential tools for game studios and user-friendly solutions for players. It simplifies the registration process, offers a hub for discovering games, and supports game studios in scalable hosting and blockchain integration. N3MUS aims to create exceptional gaming experiences and nurture a thriving community of players and creators.

Vanilla Finance raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a Pre-seed financing round from UOB Venture Management, Paper Ventures, ABCDE Capital*, HTX Ventures (formerly Huobi Ventures), Ocular VC, Openspace Ventures, Signum Capital, and YTWO Ventures.

Vanilla Finance is a decentralized trading platform that allows users to own 1 Bitcoin for $10 while offering leverage up to 10,000x, with no liquidation risk. Its innovative 'third-generation contract products' simplify cryptocurrency trading, enabling users to profit by predicting small price changes in the short term. With flexible token options, holding periods, and target prices, Vanilla Finance provides an accessible trading experience.

Schuman Financial raised $7.4 million in a Seed financing round from RockawayX*, Kraken Ventures, Nexo Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, Gnosis DAO, Delta Blockchain Fund, Bankless Ventures, Archblock, and Daedalus.

Schuman Financial is the issuer of EURØP, a fully Euro-backed stablecoin that fully complies with MiCA regulations. EURØP aims to provide users globally with a secure, transparent, and efficient way to transact on-chain Euros. It is backed by cash and cash equivalents at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring stability and providing seamless integration for businesses and exchanges to bring Euro-denominated transactions on-chain.

BRKT raised $1.8 million in a Seed financing round from Foresight Ventures*, Orange DAO, V3V Ventures, MEXC Ventures, 280 Capital, Triton Liquid Fund, Movement Labs, Silvermine Capital, and Nibiru Chain.

BRKT is a decentralized betting platform that allows users to participate in prediction markets for competitive events. Players can earn rewards by betting on rankings and obtain in-game 'crowns' through betting and referrals. BRKT is designed for Web3 enthusiasts, combining gaming, social interaction, and crypto rewards to provide an interactive betting experience.

OpenTrade raised $4 million in a seed financing round involving AlbionVC*, China Mobile International Limited (CMCC Global), and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto).

OpenTrade is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol platform that provides institutional-grade lending and yield products for fintech companies and institutional investors in both Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. It combines technological infrastructure with legal and business frameworks to support compliant and scalable financial services, including liquidity pools for assets such as U.S. Treasury bills and investment-grade commercial paper. OpenTrade's platform operates on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains, facilitating tokenized fixed-income products and enabling businesses to source financing from networks of non-bank lenders within existing systems.

Qooverse (Qoomon) raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a Pre-seed financing round involving Paper Ventures*, Animoca Brands, Beam, and Merit Circle.

Qooverse is a Web3 game studio developing a fast-paced blockchain trading card game (TCG) where players can build unique Qoomon teams and compete in strategic 3-minute matches. Utilizing a win-to-earn model, players earn tokens by outsmarting opponents in dynamic, location-based gameplay. As a progressive web application (PWA), Qooverse emphasizes ease of use and quick onboarding, offering high-risk rewards and strategic depth.

Tren Finance raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a seed financing round involving Contango Digital Assets, Maven Capital, Moonrock Capital, OIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group), Spyre Capital, Metabros, and Ozaru Ventures.

Tren Finance is a decentralized liquidity protocol that uses Proof-of-Liquidity and Hooks mechanisms to optimize treasury and liquidity management for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and DeFi projects. It supports liquidity provider (LP) tokens, (currency) market deposits, and staking positions for (re)staking, enhancing the protocol's stability, growth, and capital efficiency through customizable liquidity strategies.

Other investment rounds

U2U Network raised $3.8 million in a financing round involving KuCoin Ventures, Chain Capital, IDG Capital, Cointelegraph Acceleration, JDI Ventures, Tesseract Capital, Blockhive Capital, Maxx Capital Official, UB Ventures (universal bitcoin ventures), and V3V Ventures.

U2U Network is a blockchain based on a directed acyclic graph (DAG) compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), dedicated to radically changing real-world applications through infinite scalability and on-demand decentralization. U2U Network facilitates complex and high-performance decentralized applications with unparalleled security and efficiency, while aiming to provide a one-stop solution for enterprise-level needs.

Margarita Finance raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a funding round involving the Solana Foundation.

Margarita Finance is an investment platform that brings Wall Street-style structured products into the crypto world, offering customizable 'yield accelerators' that potentially provide higher returns. Users can select their crypto assets, lock-up periods, and target yields, while the platform employs options strategies to generate returns. Built on the Solana blockchain, Margarita Finance ensures fast and low-cost transactions, making complex financial tools accessible to a wider audience.

Pulse raised $400,000 in a financing round involving Echo.

Pulse is an open health network that empowers users to control and monetize their health data. It allows individuals to manage their personal health information and earn rewards by sharing information. The platform also focuses on creating exclusive communities around fitness challenges and achievements, providing a private, invite-only space centered on health and performance.

PinGo raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a financing round involving UFLY Labs.

PinGo utilizes AI, DePin, and Decloud solutions to optimize idle computing resources, creating decentralized infrastructure for building AI models. It provides access to global CPU resources, advanced clustering technology, and secure transactions. By addressing the fragmentation and underutilization of computing capacity, PinGo democratizes the critical resources needed for machine learning applications, fostering innovation and efficiency.

Moongate raised $2.5 million in a financing round involving CMCC Global, Coingecko, Cogitent Ventures, Token Bay Capital, Penrose Tech, Matterblock, RNR Capital, PHD Capital, Ape Terminal, Decubate, ChainGPT, Ivan on Tech, Mario Nawfal, and Brian Rose.

Moongate is an integrated platform that empowers brands and event organizers to enhance community engagement through NFT tickets and memberships, offering exclusive experiences and benefits. With features such as ticket creation, membership programs, benefits events, and customer analytics, Moongate simplifies the process for vendors to interact with customers before, during, and after events, leveraging seamless blockchain technology integrated into Web2 to foster brand loyalty and community interaction.

Igloo (Abstract L2) raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a financing round involving Animoca Brands.

Igloo is the parent company of Pudgy Penguins and OverpassIP, developing a new consumer-oriented Layer 2 blockchain called Abstract.

Partior raised $20 million in a Series B financing round involving Deutsche Bank.

Partior is revolutionizing financial market infrastructure with its decentralized, programmable, and always-on platform. By utilizing a global unified ledger, Partior enables seamless, secure, and scalable liquidity movement, addressing inefficiencies such as settlement delays and high operational costs. The platform supports real-time cross-border multi-currency payments, payment versus payment (PvP), delivery versus payment (DvP) settlement, and trade finance functionalities. Partior's interoperability with networks of digital and non-digital assets ensures comprehensive and efficient financial transactions.

Rarimo raised $2.5 million in a financing round involving Vitalik Buterin, Keone Hon, Nick White, Daniel Lubarov, Zachary Williamson, and Stefan George.

Rarimo is a multi-chain protocol that addresses the liquidity, access, and interoperability issues of fungible and non-fungible assets. It enables seamless token transfer, staking, and cross-chain ownership proof. By leveraging a permissionless ZK Registry, Rarimo redefines identity management with client-side proofs, providing a censorship-resistant solution that respects user anonymity while maintaining continuity of historical interactions.

Girin Labs raised $300,000 in a financing round led by CRIT Ventures.

Girin Labs focuses on building user-friendly infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) systems within the XRP Ledger and Root Network ecosystems. Girin Labs is developing Girin Wallet, a Web3 wallet focused on XRPL that supports social login, as well as Lotus Protocol, the first lending and liquidity staking token (LST) protocol on the Root Network, providing sustainable yield farming for XRP holders. Girin Labs aims to further attract users with its innovative solutions and revolutionize the XRP Ledger and Futureverse ecosystems.

Talus Network raised $6 million in a strategic financing round involving participants such as Polychain Capital*, Foresight Ventures, Animoca Brands, GeekCartel, Echo, MH Ventures, Aspen Digital, Sudo Research, Sandeep Nailwal, Kenzi Wang, and Nick Emmons.

Talus Network is a blockchain platform aimed at revolutionizing consumer artificial intelligence (AI) applications through decentralization, addressing the limitations of centralized AI systems. By integrating the security, performance, and object-oriented programming of Move smart contracts, Talus provides a robust ecosystem for various AI agent applications, including DeFi, intent, gaming, governance, and Initial Model Offerings (IMO). The MoveVM technology enhances security, speed, and developer experience, enabling the creation of high-performance and more secure, efficient applications.

Balance (E-PAL) raised $10 million in a financing round involving Animoca Brands, Amber Group, GSR Markets LTD, MARBLEX Corp., Bing Ventures, Web3Port Labs, Mask Network, and Nonagon Capital.

Balance is a Web3 gaming platform developed by the E-PAL team, aiming to revolutionize the gaming industry using blockchain and AI technologies. Balance has a pool of 2.4 million Web2 user traffic, aiming to create an open, inclusive, and fair gaming ecosystem. The platform enables developers to build and promote games more efficiently while providing players with diverse and personalized experiences, driving the development of the Web3 gaming field.

Lumoz (formerly Opside) raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a financing round involving UFLY Labs.

Lumoz is a modular computing layer and ZK-RaaS platform that utilizes a proof-of-work (PoW) mining mechanism to provide zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) arithmetic for ZK-Rollup. By integrating a hybrid consensus mechanism of proof-of-stake (PoS) and proof-of-work (PoW), Lumoz provides a simplified solution for Web3 developers to generate zkEVM application chains with one click. Its innovative approach simplifies the use of ZK-Rollup and facilitates broader adoption while providing miners with a beneficial environment to participate in zkEVM maintenance and perform ZKP calculations across multiple public chains.

Datalayer raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a financing round involving Connectico Capital.

Datalayer is a Layer 1 blockchain platform designed for user-owned data, personal chains, and AI integration. It enables users to control and monetize their data using privacy-focused personal chains, train decentralized AI models, and participate in a seamless data exchange ecosystem. Through applications like Casho, Datalayer allows users to earn cryptocurrency while sharing data, maintaining ownership and transparency of the data.

LibertyRoad Capital raised an undisclosed amount of funds in an acquisition financing round involving Hilbert Group.

LibertyRoad Capital is a crypto asset management company specializing in enhancing returns on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) holdings through complex investment strategies. The company employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to address the volatility of BTC and ETH, aiming to deliver significant additional returns beyond traditional staking or repurchase methods.

Kernel DAO raised $10 million in a financing round involving Binance Labs Fund, SCB Limited, Laser Digital, Bankless Ventures, Hypersphere, Cypher Capital, Draper Dragon, ArkStream Capital, Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM), HTX Ventures (formerly Huobi Ventures), GSR Markets LTD, Cluster Capital, LongHash Ventures, ViaBTC Capital, Side Door Ventures, NOIA Capital, DWF Labs, and AVID3.

Kernel DAO is a re-staking protocol designed to enhance the security and utility of staked assets on the BNB Chain. It maximizes user rewards, reduces onboarding costs, and strengthens the decentralized security of applications and middleware. KernelDAO provides liquidity re-staking for ETH and other assets through its multi-chain infrastructure, allowing developers and users to participate in innovative staking opportunities.

Pay.so raised an undisclosed amount of funds in an acquisition financing round involving Request Finance.

Pay.so is a global payment platform that connects cryptocurrency with fiat in over 170 countries/regions. It enables users to make payments from cryptocurrency to fiat, easily accept cryptocurrency payments, and access powerful developer tools such as APIs for integration. Pay.so focuses on seamless user experience, low fees, and compliance, making it an ideal choice for Web3 businesses, freelancers, and marketplaces.