Dates: 23 December 2024 – 29 December 2024. This week’s notable funding rounds according to Coinfactiva.com’s research:
Major Public Sale Success
Beam Raises $72M
Beam secured $72 million in its public funding round. This blockchain gaming ecosystem leverages Avalanche-based technology, providing tools for game developers, seamless Web3 integrations, and a vibrant gamer community.
Seed Funding Highlights
ChainOpera AI Raises $17M
ChainOpera AI attracted $17 million in seed funding. This Layer 1 blockchain and AI operating system focuses on co-creating decentralized AI agents. Its Federated AI OS™ optimizes AI efficiency, scalability, and security, fostering a community-driven ecosystem with innovative tokenomics.
Nodepay Secures $7M
Nodepay raised $7 million to monetize unused internet bandwidth, supporting AI training while rewarding participants. This decentralized platform enhances AI development by addressing data centralization challenges with blockchain-based rewards.
Early-Stage Investments
SwanChain Achieves $2M
SwanChain (formerly FilSwan) closed a $2 million round. Utilizing Ethereum Layer 2 technology, it offers cost-effective decentralized solutions for AI adoption, including computing, storage, and payment services.
Trrue Chain Bags $10M
Trrue Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain platform, raised $10 million. It focuses on sustainable tokenization of real-world and digital assets while promoting ESG transparency.
Unique Innovations in Decentralization
MelosBoom Introduces ‘Listen to Earn’
MelosBoom secured funding for its decentralized physical infrastructure smart speaker. This AI-driven platform rewards users for listening data, supporting its global music network and incorporating advanced security protocols.
RuneMine Gains $2M
RuneMine bridges Bitcoin and Solana with cross-chain asset transfer tools. The platform offers portfolio management, decentralized indexing, and multisig wallets.
Notable Mergers and Acquisitions
Gate Japan K.K. Expansion
Gate Japan, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange, completed an undisclosed funding round, enhancing blockchain development in Japan.
Series A Successes
Avalon Finance Raises $10M
Avalon Finance secured $10 million to develop a decentralized lending protocol with overcollateralized loans, derivatives, and algorithmic stablecoins. The platform ensures regulatory compliance and asset transparency.
Usual Labs Builds USD0 Ecosystem
Usual Labs attracted $10 million to expand USD0, a stablecoin backed by real-world assets.
Emerging Blockchain Solutions
Easeflow Streamlines Blockchain Nodes
Easeflow raised undisclosed funds to simplify blockchain participation with its Node-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. This system accelerates decentralized infrastructure adoption.
COTI Agents Enhances AI
COTI Agents received funding for its AI platform, enabling easy launch and trading of AI agents. Its privacy-focused features improve engagement through tools like chat-to-X management.
The Grid Boosts Metadata
The Grid raised $624K to improve the Solana ecosystem with structured metadata for better Web3 project discoverability and integration.