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13/05/2025

🧐 Discover Manta Network — a modular Layer 2 ecosystem bringing zero-knowledge (ZK) privacy and scalability to Ethereum and beyond. Built using the Polygon CDK and powered by Celestia for data availability, Manta Pacific is designed for developers building next-gen ZK-enabled applications with familiar EVM tooling.

Its ecosystem is built around two chains:
🔹 Manta Pacific – a scalable, cost-efficient Layer 2 for ZK apps
🔹 Manta Atlantic – a Layer 1 chain focused on privacy and identity via zkSBTs

The network unlocks powerful use cases such as:

🔸On-chain identity via zkSoulbound Tokens (zkSBTs)
🔸Private credentials and compliance-friendly privacy
🔸ZK-powered DeFi and user data protection
🔸Plug-and-play ZK modules for any smart contract
🔸Privacy-preserving AI and computing protocols

As of 2025, Manta has raised over $60 million from top-tier investors including YZi Labs, Polychain Capital, The Spartan Group, and others, signaling a strong belief in the future of modular ZK ecosystems.

🚀 With a deep focus on privacy, scalability, and developer UX, Manta Network is emerging as a key player in enabling the mass adoption of ZK-powered web3 infrastructure.

09/05/2025

🚀 Today's featured chain is Unichain, a newly launched Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built using the OP Stack and backed by 🦄 Uniswap Labs — the creator of the world’s largest decentralized exchange by trading volume and TVL. While the mainnet is still in early development, Unichain is already gaining traction due to its tight integration with the broader Uniswap ecosystem and strong potential in the DeFi space.

⚙️ Unichain is a modular Optimistic Rollup designed to boost the scalability of Ethereum and advance the next phase of DeFi. The chain currently supports 1-second block times, with plans to upgrade to 250 ms block times, aiming to minimize latency and offer lightning-fast transactions. Its custom-built Uniswap sequencer achieves this performance, optimizes transaction ex*****on, reduces MEV-related losses, and enhances arbitrage efficiency.

Unichain’s native token is $UNI, which also serves as the governance token for the Uniswap Foundation, the organization behind Uniswap and its L2 initiatives. Although Unichain hasn’t raised private or public funding directly, it is supported by the Uniswap Foundation’s $188.8M treasury, earmarked for ecosystem growth through grants, credits, and developer incentives.

🌟 The long-term vision for Unichain is clear: empower developers, strengthen the DeFi infrastructure, and create a high-performance environment that retains Ethereum’s security while offering vastly improved scalability and cost-efficiency. With deep integration into the Uniswap ecosystem and strong technical foundations, Unichain is poised to become one of the most influential L2s in the space!

07/05/2025

🤿 Dive into Base — Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 Built for Billions

Base is a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network developed by Coinbase. It aims to onboard the next billion users to the on-chain world. Built on the Optimism OP Stack, Base offers full EVM compatibility, enabling developers to easily deploy decentralized applications (dApps).

🔧 Key Features
• Low Fees & Fast Transactions
Base achieves transaction costs below one cent and confirmation times under one second, making it ideal for everyday applications.

• Seamless Coinbase Integration
Developers can leverage Coinbase’s products, users, and tools — including fiat onramps and access to over 100M verified users.

• Open-Source & Decentralized
As part of the Optimism Superchain, Base is committed to progressive decentralization and open-source development.

• No Native Token
Base uses ETH for gas, simplifying UX and avoiding the need for a new network token.

📊 Network Growth & Adoption
🔹 Top 6 by TVL — With over $3 billion in Total Value Locked, Base ranks #6 among all blockchains by TVL.
🔹 850K+ Daily Active Users — One of the highest in Web3, highlighting Base’s rapid mainstream adoption.
🔹 Growing Ecosystem — Home to hundreds of dApps across DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and social.

With robust infrastructure, deep Coinbase integration, and explosive growth in both usage and capital, Base is quickly cementing itself as a leader in the L2 space.

05/05/2025

🧐 Discover Build on Bitcoin (BOB) — the first EVM-compatible hybrid Layer 2 built on Bitcoin and Ethereum, combining the programmability of Ethereum with the unmatched security of Bitcoin’s PoW consensus. Originally launched in 2019, BOB represents a new modular frontier for Bitcoin-native dApps and infrastructure.

Powered by merged mining with Bitcoin L1, BOB allows developers to build or integrate EVM-based applications with minimal code changes, while inheriting native Bitcoin-level security.

The platform unlocks a wide range of use cases, including:

🔸Account abstraction for BTC wallets

🔸Bitcoin-native NFTs and Ordinals exchanges

🔸Bridges to and from the Bitcoin network

🔸AI-integrated dApps

🔸BTC-backed DeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi

🔸Tokenized mining markets and BTC-based DA layers

As of 2025, BOB has raised over $10 million from notable backers including Coinbase Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Alliance DAO, and others, underlining growing institutional belief in Bitcoin’s Layer 2 evolution.

🚀 With its Bitcoin-Ethereum fusion, focus on real-world applications and EVM-native developer UX, BOB is quickly emerging as a foundational player in the next phase of Bitcoin’s programmable future.

02/05/2025

🌟 Meet Lumia - a next-generation Layer 2 roll-up built on EigenLayer and Polygon CDK. Originally known as Orion, the project rebranded to Lumia on February 26, 2024, ushering in a new era of modular, capital-efficient infrastructure for DeFi and beyond.

The platform also features a Zero-Knowledge Validium structure powered by Polygon zkEVM’s off-chain prover, reducing gas costs while preserving decentralization and security. Through a joint integration with Allora Network, Lumia incorporates AI-powered DeFi strategies using zkML adapters deployed via Eigen AVS, enabling smart liquidity routing across chains.

At the end of April 2025, Lumia’s native token, $LUMIA, has a market capitalization of $38 million and a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $78 million.

✊ The project has raised over $32 million in funding, with key backing from top-tier investors such as DWF Labs and others — a strong vote of confidence in Lumia’s long-term potential.

With its innovative tech stack, focus on RWAs and DePIN, and a deeply integrated liquidity framework, Lumia is shaping up to be one of the most advanced and utility-driven Layer 2 platforms to watch in 2025.

01/05/2025

🔥 Let’s talk about Plume, a public, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain purpose-built for the rapid tokenization and adoption of real-world assets (RWAs). As the demand for yield-bearing, transparent, and income-generating assets grows, Plume is emerging as a foundational infrastructure layer for bringing traditional assets on-chain.

Built on the OP Stack, Plume combines the scalability of optimistic rollups with a full-stack, vertically integrated architecture to offer a seamless experience for RWA issuers and users alike. By providing native support for compliance, KYC/AML, asset servicing, and interoperability, Plume transforms RWAs like real estate, commodities, and revenue streams into accessible, liquid digital assets.

🚀 Core Features:

• Modular architecture tailored for RWA compliance and asset-specific customization

• Robust ecosystem of over 180+ dApps and protocols, including tokenization platforms, DeFi tools, and data providers

• Vibrant developer community building apps across finance, real estate, collectibles, and infrastructure

✊ Plume has raised over $30 million from top-tier investors like HashKey Capital, YZi Labs, Galaxy, and others.
At the end of April 2025, its native token, $PLUME, has a market capitalization of $370 million and FDV about $1.86B.

By prioritizing transparency, compliance, and tangible value, Plume is not just building another blockchain — it’s building the infrastructure for the next era of global finance.

30/04/2025

💡Spotlight on BitlayerLabs — a Bitcoin Layer 2 project that’s quickly gaining traction for bringing scalability, programmability, and interoperability to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Officially launched in April 2024, Bitlayer is the first Bitcoin-native rollup, designed to unlock DeFi functionality while preserving the unmatched security of Bitcoin's mainnet.

Unlike most L2s focused on Ethereum, Bitlayer is purpose-built for Bitcoin, enabling smart contract functionality, native BTC interaction, and DeFi use cases directly tied to Bitcoin’s trust layer.

🚀 Bitlayer is rapidly evolving and proposes some solutions:

- Bitlayer PoS (Mainnet-V1) — launched in April 2024

- BitVM Bridge — safely brings BTC into the Bitlayer ecosystem

- Flash Bridge — enables EVM-to-Bitcoin swaps with low friction

📈 As of April 2025, Bitlayer’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has surpassed $254M, with a weekly trading volume of approximately $500K, according to DeFiLlama.

⛏️ Since 2024, Bitlayer has raised $25 million from top-tier investors including Polychain Capital, Framework Ventures, OKX Ventures, GSR, and others, signaling strong institutional confidence in its long-term vision.

With its bold approach to BTC scalability, secure rollup design, and strong backer support, Bitlayer is shaping up to be one of the most impactful Bitcoin-native platforms to watch in 2025.

29/04/2025

🐻⛓️ Berachain is pioneering an EVM-compatible L1 network designed to incentivize liquidity and cooperation between node runners and dApps, by implementing the Proof of Liquidity consensus mechanism.

Unlike traditional PoS systems, Berachain requires validators to actively participate in its DeFi economy, aligning network security with real liquidity use.

🚀 The ecosystem is built around three native tokens:
$BGT — governance token
$BERA — network gas token
$HONEY — native stablecoin

Thanks to its unique economic model and technical innovation, Berachain has captured the attention of both the crypto community and leading investors.
Since mid-2023, Berachain has raised over $142 million from top-tier backers like Polychain Capital, HashKey Capital, and more.

📈 As of February 2025, Berachain's total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $3.26 billion, making it the sixth-largest DeFi ecosystem globally. Key protocols driving this growth include Infrared Finance, Kodiak, and Concrete.

31/03/2025

🌙 EID MUBARAK! Wishing you happiness, success, and endless possibilities.

May this Eid illuminate your path, empower your journey, and bring prosperity in every endeavor.

Dream big. Move with purpose. Stay unstoppable! ✨

28/03/2025

🚀 AI & Blockchain Insights from Change Beyond Borders

The AI Edition of Change Beyond Borders, hosted by Dariia Vasylieva (FD CAPITAL), gathered founders and investors to explore how AI and blockchain intersect. Key takeaway: while these technologies don't inherently depend on each other, their combination can unlock powerful new functionalities.

🛡 Real-world applications take priority over hype, with security, privacy, and infrastructure challenges being the focus. Homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, and modular ex*****on were among the discussed solutions.

Thought Leaders shared insights on protocol security, modular ex*****on, AI-driven infrastructure, intelligence layers, data storage transformation, and social data acquisition.

🔼 Investors emphasized the need for sustainable models, real-world adoption, and strategic approaches to AI-driven blockchain ventures.

The road ahead: Building robust infrastructure and ensuring regulatory clarity are vital for AI-blockchain integration. FD CAPITAL continues to drive dialogue and innovation in this space. 🎯

27/03/2025

🎙 1 Hour to Go! Join us for Chains Beyond Borders|AI Edition

🗓 Date: March 27th
⏰ Time: 17:00 - 18:30 GMT+4
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🌐 Agenda Highlights: Building AI-Driven Blockchain Startups – Exploring challenges, real-world applications, and insights from top founders and CTOs. Investing in AI-Driven Blockchain Ventures – Key investment trends, criteria, and future opportunities in AI x Blockchain.

🎤 Featured Speakers: Olga Yaroshevsky - AIBC World, Michael Steuer – Casper Association, Stefaan Vervaet – Akave, Han Jin – Bluwhale Foundation, Max Ward – Libera, Radu Birta – Kvants, Dima Burov - DeInfra, David Orban – Beyond Enterprizes, Seg - Sonic Labs, David Owen Morris - Raptoreum and more.

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