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22/05/2023

The Lightning Network is a second-layer protocol for scaling Bitcoin that utilizes smart contracts. It was launched back in 2015. The main feature of Lightning is fast and cheap microtransactions.

The protocol uses payment channels between parties to facilitate the transfer of BTC. Anyone can open a payment channel if they have a certain amount of coins (the threshold is set when opening the channel).
Through an open channel, users can send Bitcoin directly to each other unlimited times without recording each transaction separately on the blockchain. Information about the final balance is only sent after the channel is closed (along with the payment of fees). Additionally, the Lightning Network functions as a router, transferring assets through a chain of intermediaries, not just between two parties.

Over 5400 BTC is currently locked up in Lightning, which is constantly growing.
One drawback is the channel's capacity (you can only send up to the locked-up amount). As a result, Lightning may not suit you if you regularly send large amounts of Bitcoin, and you would be better off using the main blockchain.

Recently, Lightning Labs released Taproot Assets v0.2 (formerly known as Taro) for launching assets on the test net. This development indicates the potential to see an ecosystem within the Lightning Network soon, including the introduction of stablecoins, as promised by the developers.

09/03/2023

There are 3 main reasons why the project needs . No blue-sky thinking, just pragmatism.

1)Money is a resource
If you refuse to spend money, you have a great chance of losing to your competitor, who will definitely take the money. And they will spend it on advertising, recruiting great people, and validating ideas through paid tools for which you don't have the funding.

2)The board of directors was invented for a reason
All the companies whose products you use - Apple, Disney, Microsoft, Meta - have a board of directors.
More smart minds will think about how to make a startup a growing business. Or how to make the business sustainable. And this is a very important point.

To summarize: an investor is not just a wallet. It's another team of people who are committed to your success.
Even if you don't need investment, think about what potential investors can give you besides funding.

3)Investors are networking
Cool investors help you hire strong people with experience, and they will come to your team on their recommendation. They have a wider social circle, and they will find someone strong to consult or advise. And if there are several such investors, your social circle can expand many times over.

Let's take the example of Formula 1 racing. The founder is like a race car driver: success depends on him, and he can make all the major decisions himself. But it's great when you have a strong team by your side that can advise, prompt, and guide you.

17/02/2023

Our managing partner Igor Pertsiya is invited, alongside some cool funds, to attend a pitch Demo Day by one of the top L1 NEAR Protocoll. Among the funds present are Huobi, Pantera Capital, NewTribe Capitall, and hypra.
It is a true honor to be in the same room as such distinguished investors and hear some exciting pitches.

If you're interested in learning more about the event, feel free to check out the link below.
https://twitter.com/demoday_is_near

31/01/2023

At Hypra Fund, we understand the importance of staying at the forefront of technological advancements. That's why we are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to invest in and partner with companies that are making a real impact in the industry.

As a result of our commitment to innovation, we were thrilled to invest in Boosty Labs in 2022. As one of the biggest blockchain development shops in the EU, Boosty Labs is a true leader in their field, and we are excited to be a part of their growth and success.

But our investment in Boosty Labs is just the beginning. We are always looking for new opportunities to work with companies that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. That's why we are currently in talks with a number of outsourcing companies in different regions, including Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia.

We believe that by partnering with these companies and providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed, we can help spread productivity and innovation across the globe. If you are a developing company working in blockchain or other cutting-edge technologies such as fintech, we would love to connect with you and explore potential collaborations.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us, and let's work together to build a brighter future for everyone.

30/12/2022

10 Months of hypra.
We are very happy to make each of these investments and help create top web3 stories.

EvaCodes is a service company that makes cool custom web3 products. Виталий Басюк and Егор Гавриленко .

Boosty Labs - is the biggest blockchain dev shop in EU. Victor Ignatyuk.

Party Space - Metaverse as a service. There are a lot of giants of web2 and web3 industry among their clients.
I am sure Yurii Filipchuk will answer all your questions.

UTORG is a super-app which allows today to buy crypto from a card, it is built as a widget in hundreds of products and has a very interesting development vector. Here we are happy to join TAVentures and Dragonfly (top 3 fund).
And guys - Daniel Stolberg and Artem Barannyk are very cool raise for the whole Ukrainian ecosystem!

Boosty Venture Studio is 3 cool teams united to create web3 products. Hypra, Boosty Labs and CLUST, together with Ruslan Tymofeev and Ruslan Drozdov - a great trio led by the ex-head of Forklog - Nick Schteringard.

Let's build something great together in 2023!
#2022

22/12/2022

We are happy to announce our new investment in UTORG. It's a pleasure to join TAVentures and Dragonfly in this round.
Utorg is a fintech company that offers а modern on/off-ramp and web3 consumer infrastructure to deliver a unique user experience.
It helps businesses and customers buy cryptocurrency quickly and simply, using over 15 different payment methods.

Hypra fund believes, that companies' founders will lead a company to exponential growth!

28/11/2022

We are happy to announce, that hypra fund bought out 25% stake in the world’s biggest blockchain dev shop Boosty Labs.

"Knowing how the internal processes are set, we chose to invest in this company because we believe they are the strongest independent development team with the most potential in the market today. Their clients – including Storj Labs, NEAR Protocol, and Ledger – are proof of this," Igor Pertsiya our managing partner, comments.

18/11/2022

Чи знали ви, що за останні чотири роки українські Web3 стартапи залучили близько $1 млрд інвестицій?

Наш фонд hypra підготував огляд української екосистеми Web3.

-ТОП-15 WEB3-компаній за оцінкою.
-ТОП українських компаній-розробників блокчейну.
-5 українських фондів, що інвестують у блокчейн-проекти та криптовалюти.

Ознайомитися з повним матеріалом звіту можна за посиланням.

https://hypra.fund/web3ua_overview2022/

27/09/2022

Pitch is one of the biggest moments when you can impress investors.
And here are our 5 points about how to make a successful pitch

05/09/2022

Our Managing Partner Igor Pertsiya shares some advice:

Why if you're a startup you need to raise money carefully or what are the liquidation preferences?
When a fund invests in a startup it often asks for liqpref=1.

What does it mean?
It means, that in case the company is sold, the fund first gets back its invested money, and only then everyone else gets theirs.

That sounds fine to me.

But, imagine, that you have raised 100 million at a valuation of 500 million.
You grow the company, but after some time it only comes out to sell it for 100 million.

And what happens?
The fund will take back the 100 million invested, and you will get zero.

And if you sell the company for 200 million?
Well, the fund will still take 100 million, even though he has less than half of the shares.

That's what liquidation preferences mean.
Sometimes they even put it x2, but that's crazy.
So
Read the documents carefully.

25/08/2022

Blockchain Development Company EvaCodes raised $500,000 from Web3-oriented Hypra Fund.

"As a fund, we are creating our own ecosystem, where in addition to financial investments, consulting on scaling, and team development - we propose technical product development teams.
EvaCodes has established itself in the market and has shown that its team has strong expertise in blockchain development and a vast number of successful cases under its belt.
That is why we decided not only to invest but also to make EvaCodes a key technical element of the fund," says Igor Pertsiya, partner and co-founder of hypra.

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22/03/2022

Managing Partner of hypra Igor Pertsiya is now in Dubai to attend the best blockchain events, become a part of the crypto network, and meet potential partners in web3.

See you at ETH Dubai on March 29-31.
https://ethdubaiconf.org

ETHDubai is the conference by passionate devs and for passionate devs and contributors to everything Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, EVM and more!. Expect great speakers, talks, workshops and tons of great social events you will not forget. Dubai is one of the easiest place on Earth to get to without a visa w...