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3 min read · published 06/17/2024

Puffer Partners Showcase Strong Investment Foundations

As we embark on Chapter 4 of the Crunchy Carrot Quest, Puffer Finance is proud to announce ongoing collaborations with some of the most innovative and forward-thinking projects in Web3. These collaborations not only signify progress but also showcase the impressive investment foundations that underpin these projects, reflecting the deep confidence and commitment of the investor community towards building a robust and decentralized future.

Strong Investment Backing Fuels Innovation Across Partnered Projects

Rivalz AI stands out as a cornerstone of our collaboration network, laying the groundwork for the AI Web3 landscape with their innovative DePIN-based AI Intel Layer. Rivalz AI recently raised $1.72M in a Node Sale, supported by esteemed entities like Delphi Ventures and Zee Prime. This funding highlights their pioneering approach to secure, compliant, and private data handling, which is crucial for the integrity of decentralized applications.

Olive Network, previously known as Polysynth, has undergone a significant transformation since its initial foray into the market with a $1.5 million seed round backed by influential entities such as Jump Capital and DeFi Alliance. This was followed by a $3 million strategic round to propel its development further. Now repositioned as a secure, developer-friendly Ethereum Layer 3 chain, Olive utilizes Arbitrum Orbit technology to ensure top-tier performance. By leveraging Eigen DA for data availability and Arbitrum L2 as its settlement layer, Olive has slashed operational costs by 1000x. The platform supports native ETH staking and restaking and offers gasless transactions, significantly enhancing the user experience and simplifying entry into DeFi for diverse economies.

GammaSwap, a trailblazer in scaling DeFi through modular solutions, recently celebrated the closure of its $1.7M Seed Round, which was significantly oversubscribed. This enthusiasm from investors underscores a robust endorsement of GammaSwap’s vision to offer a permission-less and credibly decentralized service. Notable investors such as Skycatcher Crypto, Space Whale Capital, Modular Capital, and Portico Ventures, among others, have joined this round, driven by a shared belief in simplifying, not complicating, DeFi experiences for all users.

Our collaboration extends to other remarkable entities such as Lucidly Finance and Point Market. Each of these projects has attracted substantial interest and capital from a variety of investors, demonstrating the vitality and potential of their respective platforms. These investments not only fuel their immediate technological and operational enhancements but also affirm their long-term potential within the ecosystem.

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Promising Horizon for DeFi and Web3

As Puffer continues to work closely with these dynamic projects, the robust investment backing they have secured reassures us of their potential and the broader evolution of the DeFi and Web3 landscape. We are excited about the possibilities these collaborations unlock, driving innovation and value for participants across the ecosystem.

Stay tuned as we continue to support and celebrate the achievements of our partners, all of whom are pivotal to our mission of advancing decentralization and empowering users worldwide.


*About Puffer Finance:*

As the first and only decentralized Liquid Restaking Protocol, Puffer is a pioneer in the Ethereum staking space. The Puffer protocol introduces native Liquid Restaking Tokens (nLRTs), which provide greater rewards opportunities than traditional LSTs. Highlighted by our first-to-market anti-slasher technology (backed by an Ethereum Foundation grant), and validator tickets (co-developed with Justin Drake), Puffer delivers solutions ahead of and aligned with the Ethereum roadmap. The protocol merges RocketPool’s decentralized ethos (permissionless Eth validators) with Lido’s efficiency (reputable restaking operators) to deliver a superior staking solution that proudly contributes back to Ethereum’s decentralization. Learn more:www.puffer.fi