Redmond, Washington, United States, December 18th, 2023, Chainwire

Metagood, a blockchain technology and digital assets company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million series seed funding round aimed at advancing its Osura marketplace, focused on art within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

“Osura is embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration with artists to immortalize their creations on Bitcoin, the blockchain synonymous with unparalleled security and longevity,” said Danny Yang, CEO of Metagood. “I’ve been building on Bitcoin for over a decade and couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for us on the Ordinals protocol which is simple, elegant and powerful.”

Spearheaded by Sora Ventures, the series seed round saw participation from key investors including ACTAI Ventures, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, UTXO Management, London Real Ventures, and Peach.xyz, among others.

The Ordinals protocol, which is only a year old, has unlocked an important market for storing and securing high-value assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. Osura is building the infrastructure for launching and trading assets developed on the Ordinals protocol, starting with art on Bitcoin.

“Embracing art on Bitcoin marks a stride into digital ownership, paving the way for real-world assets to seamlessly transact on the blockchain,” remarked Bill Tai, legendary venture capitalist and Metagood Chairman. “As witnessed in other chains with the advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs,) we anticipate Bitcoin’s journey toward parallel explosive growth and are already seeing Bitcoin surpass other chains in recent NFT trading volumes.” 

This funding milestone, part of Metagood’s larger financing endeavor of $10 million, marks a new era in propelling the development of more technology and product innovations within Osura. Metagood aims to redefine industry standards by merging technology, art, and community engagement in the Bitcoin digital asset marketplace.

“Metagood is setting the gold standard for technical innovation in the Ordinals market,” stated Jason Fang, Founder and Managing Partner at Sora Ventures. “Sora Ventures stands firm in the conviction that the most valuable digital artifacts will find their home on Bitcoin. Leading the round for Metagood is not just an opportunity but a testament to our unwavering belief in the Ordinals space.”

The infusion of capital will bolster the company’s efforts in forging partnerships with artists, advancing product enhancements on Osura, and expanding its engineering and marketing team to meet burgeoning client and user growth.

“With this new funding, Metagood is poised to elevate the Osura marketplace to new heights, further solidifying our standing as an industry leader in premium digital artifacts,” said Amanda Terry, Chief Operating Officer of Metagood. “As we navigate the exciting landscape leading up to the Bitcoin halving in April 2024, we believe the timing is impeccable for growing our team and advancing our commitment to innovation on Bitcoin.”

Metagood has a dynamic founding team with extensive experience building on both Bitcoin and Ethereum. CEO Danny Yang, a crypto industry veteran, previously founded Maicoin, Taiwan’s largest crypto exchange operating since 2013, and Blockseer, a blockchain analytics business used by customers including the FBI, US Secret Service, and the DHS sold in 2018. COO Amanda Terry, with a background in business development at Twitter and five successful startup acquisitions, brings invaluable expertise to the team as a digital media operator and startup investor. Chairman Bill Tai, a crypto pioneer since 2010, has an impressive track record as the first investor in Zoom and seed investor in Canva, Dapper Labs, and 23 publicly traded companies. 

Metagood launched the innovative 10,000 digital art collection OnChainMonkey (OCM) in a single Ethereum transaction in September 2021. In 2023, OnChainMonkey made history on Bitcoin with their pioneering inscriptions. Metagood helped advance the Ordinals protocol and continued to trailblaze with the Ordinal collections of OCM Dimensions and OCM Genesis on Bitcoin. Both collections demonstrated new innovative art on Bitcoin and they inscribed code libraries on Bitcoin (p5.js, Three.js) that use recursive inscriptions, a new type of modular programming enabled on Bitcoin, which saves on Bitcoin fees for other creators to also use.

Osura, Metagood’s NFT Marketplace, stands out as a premium Ordinals platform for art on Bitcoin. With a commitment to curating the finest digital artifacts, Osura debuted with two exceptional Bitcoin Ordinals NFT collections: OnChainMonkey (OCM) Dimensions 300 and the Asprey Bugatti Egg Collection. Metagood worked closely with iconic luxury brands Asprey Studio and Bugatti to create their first generative art collection on Bitcoin. In the new year, Metagood has an exciting lineup for artists launching on Osura in 2024 including Alexis André who created “Friendship Bracelets,” one of the most popular collections on Artblocks for their first collections on Bitcoin.

Metagood’s $10 million in financing to date includes a who’s who in crypto, art, finance including Marcos Bernat (Casa Batlló), Sebastien Borget (The Sandbox), Holly Branson (Virgin Unite), Dingaling (NFT Collector), Gabby Dizon (YGG), Roham Gharegozlou (Dapper Labs), Woody Harrelson, Casper Johansen (Spartan Group), Bobby Lee (BTCC), Charlie Lee (Litecoin), Apolo Ohno (Tribe Capital), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Matthew Tan (Etherscan), Stacy Warden (Algorand), Owen Wilson, Mark Yusko (Morgan Creek Capital), and many others. A partial list of investors can be found on the Metagood website at https://www.metagood.com/about-us.

About Metagood:

Metagood is a pioneering blockchain technology and digital assets company that sets a new standard for innovation in the crypto industry. With a focus on seamlessly blending technology, art, and community, Metagood is driving advancements in blockchain technology, particularly on Bitcoin, through initiatives such as their OnChainMonkey NFTs and the curated Osura marketplace for art on Bitcoin.

Through its innovative NFT collection OnChainMonkey, Metagood has created value and contributed to important causes, such as funding the successful evacuation of Sharbat Gula (known as “Afghan Girl” from the iconic 1984 National Geographic cover) and her family from Afghanistan, donating to humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Coral Reef conservation, and more. Metagood was recognized in Fast Company’s 2022 Best World Changing Ideas Awards for Impact Investing.

Contact

Metagood
hello@metagood.com

Singapore, Singapore, December 14th, 2023, Chainwire

Dora Factory, a leading protocol specializing in decentralized governance and multi-chain funding for public goods, has successfully secured a new strategic investment led by dao5. This funding round, which also includes contributions from Whampoa Digital and seven other prominent investors, marks a significant expansion of Dora Factory’s capabilities.

This infusion of capital bolsters Dora Factory’s mission to build more advanced infrastructures for its flagship Public Good Staking products, support essential public goods funding and pioneering research, as well as enhance Dora Vota – its newly launched specialized appchain for advanced voting and decentralized governance.

In conjunction with this new investment round, Dora Factory is also expanding its roster of partnerships, including launching the app-chain quadratic funding rounds for Cosmos ecosystem contributors on Dora Vota. 

The initiative undertaken by Dora Factory presents a stark contrast to traditional primary investment models prevalent in the crypto sphere, which are often criticized for their lack of foundational value. Dora Factory’s new strategic raise round highlights its overwhelming fundamentals built over the past 24 months.

Dora Factory distinguishes itself as a model for sustainable growth and long-term viability. Over more than two years, Dora Factory has substantiated its commitment to delivering concrete results, evidenced by the impressive growth of their public good validators, expanding to more than 30 ecosystems and a total value staked soaring at over $250M. 

Tekin Salimi, Founder and General Partner of dao5, has commented on the strategic significance of this investment: “Dora Factory is a critical piece of decentralized governance and public goods funding infrastructure for a long list of crypto ecosystems. While many longstanding projects have been undervalued in the recent bear market, dao5 is excited to inject new capital and hands-on support services to revitalize value for the Dora community.”

Peter Huo, Co-CIO of Whampoa Digital, added: “Dora Factory is akin to the Y-Combinator of the Web3 universe, but powered entirely by Web3-native protocols, ecosystems, communities, and builders in a decentralized manner. It has continuously demonstrated itself as a vital component and catalyst for facilitating innovation across each and every ecosystem it engages with. In line with our investment thesis on Web3 applications and mass adoption, we at Whampoa Digital are excited to support Dora Factory in its mission and growth ahead.”

Dora Factory’s approach to funding public goods across the entire industry is a remedial response to the recent trend of commercializing public goods and their funding, which often disproportionately impacts communities. Instead, Dora Factory emphasizes the intrinsic value of public goods and prioritizes sustainable funding mechanisms. Its commitment to community engagement and demonstrated impact solidify its reputation as a dependable partner to founders and the wider community.

With an eye on the future, Dora Factory envisions a scenario where its public good staking is channelled towards funding frontier technologies. Leveraging its sustainable revenue streams, the protocol aims to support vital research and development in critical areas like quantum computing, space exploration and longevity research, setting itself apart as a forward-thinking leader in public goods funding and Web3 in general.

Eric Zhang, Architect of Dora Factory, commented: “Dora Factory has already commenced significant efforts towards ‘frontier staking’ – bring Web3 infrastructures and funding mechanisms to support nascent space technology startups and communities. As it continues to broaden its influence and increase revenue, Dora Factory is committed to deepening its involvement in these sectors, recognizing their crucial role in shaping humanity’s future.”

Dora Factory exemplifies a successful model in addressing the inefficiencies of traditional funding models, pioneering a sustainable and impactful approach towards public goods support. With its proven track record, dedication to community involvement, and visionary goals, Dora Factory is uniquely positioned to significantly influence the landscape of the future of PoS ecosystems via public good staking and decentralized governance in the coming years. 

This strategic raise, after Dora Factory’s $17.5 million raise in 2021, will accelerate the infrastructure development and public goods funding process in the multi-chain world.

About Dora Factory:

Dora Factory creates protocols and tech stacks for decentralized governance, empowering the new generation of PoS networks, open-source communities and decentralized organizations through trailblazing solutions like the Public Good Staking infrastructure and Dora Vota, a special-purpose blockchain for voting and governance. To learn more about Dora Factory, please see dorafactory.org

About dao5: 

Founded by ex-Polychain General Partner Tekin Salimi, dao5 is a $125 million experimental cryptocurrency investment fund that will convert into a decentralized autonomous organization.

About Whampoa Digital:

Whampoa Digital is the Web3 VC Fund anchored by Whampoa Group, the Singapore-headquartered Whampoa Group. Whampoa Group was co-founded by Amy Lee, a former senior partner at Lee & Lee, a Singapore law firm started by her father, Lee Kim Yew and Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew and his wife. The investment group’s other co-founder is Lee Han Shih, a member of the business family that co-founded Southeast Asian bank OCBC (OCBC.SI) and Lee Rubber Group, among other companies.

Contact

Core contributor
Steve Ngok
Dora Factory
steve@dorafactory.org

Dubai, United Arab, December 5th, 2023, Chainwire

In a bold move that redefines the blockchain landscape, WOW EARN announces the launch of its innovative WOW EARN Chain, now operating as a Layer 1 blockchain. This significant technological advancement positions the WOW EARN Chain at the forefront of blockchain innovation, offering unmatched efficiency, global accessibility, and a suite of unique features.

Helping developers at all stages of development, WOW EARN Chain’s mission goes beyond being just a public chain. It focuses on discovering and supporting innovative, high-potential developers and projects. WOW EARN chain will continuously improve the efficiency of Ethereum, providing supplementary expansion and support for the Ethereum ecosystem.

By leveraging WOW EARN’s comprehensive web3 ecosystem, the chain aims to become the birthplace of innovative technologies and businesses, establishing a complete cycle of technology development, application promotion, and efficient transactions.

Key Highlights of WOW EARN Chain

1. Strategic Shift to Layer 1: By building a Layer 1 blockchain, WOW EARN Chain has enhanced its core infrastructure, offering a more robust and scalable foundation for blockchain applications. This shift signifies a commitment to providing a high-performance platform capable of supporting the growing demands of the blockchain community.
2. Low Transaction Fees with WOW coin: Emphasizing economic accessibility, the WOW EARN Chain features extremely low transaction fees, with transactions being processed for as little as 100 WOW. This approach makes blockchain participation more affordable, encouraging a wider adoption among users and developers.
3. Global Node Deployment for Enhanced Connectivity: Recognizing the importance of a global presence, WOW EARN Chain has strategically deployed official nodes across key regions, including Asia-Pacific, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. This expansive network ensures that developers around the world can enjoy high-speed and reliable network connectivity, facilitating seamless blockchain experiences.
4. Exceptional Current Limit for High-Volume Processing: With an impressive current limit of 100 qps, significantly surpassing the typical 5 qps offered by other public chains, WOW EARN Chain sets a new standard in transaction processing. This capability is pivotal for applications requiring high transaction throughput, offering an efficient and reliable platform for various blockchain use cases.
5. Innovative Hybrid Proof of Stake (HPoS) Consensus Mechanism: The WOW EARN Chain employs the HPoS consensus mechanism, blending the benefits of Proof-of-Equity (PoE) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS). This hybrid model ensures a balance between security, speed, and cost-effectiveness, reducing transaction costs while maintaining competitive transaction speeds.
6. Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Compatibility for Seamless Integration: Continuing its alignment with Ethereum, WOW EARN Chain supports EVM compatibility, enabling developers to create and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) with ease. This compatibility facilitates seamless integration with the broader Ethereum ecosystem, enhancing the chain’s utility and appeal.
7. Cross-Chain Functionality for Expanded Reach: The WOW EARN Chain is not limited to its native capabilities; it extends its reach through integration with 10 diverse blockchain chains, such as Base, OkEX, Velas, and ZkSync. These integrations are carefully chosen to enhance various aspects of the chain, from liquidity and security to scalability and transaction efficiency.
8. Empowering Developers with Resources and Support: Understanding the critical role of developers in the blockchain ecosystem, WOW EARN Chain is committed to providing extensive support and resources. This includes special funds for high-potential projects, hosting developer-centric activities, and fostering a collaborative environment for innovation and growth.

Advancing the Blockchain Industry with WOW EARN Chain

“The WOW EARN Chain is not merely a technological leap; it’s a comprehensive blockchain solution designed to empower developers, streamline transactions, and expand the global reach of blockchain technology,” says Yara, VP of Marketing at WOW EARN. “Our transition to Layer 1, coupled with our commitment to providing a high-speed, economically accessible, and developer-friendly platform, marks a new chapter in blockchain evolution.”

The opportunity to become a validator is open to any participant in the network. Should an individual’s stake rank within the Top 21, they ascend to the role of an active validator for the forthcoming period.

The operational dynamics of active validators are governed by a set of pre-established rules, under which they sequentially partake in the block packaging process. When a validator does not fulfill their block packaging duty within their designated time slot, other validators who have been less active in the recent cycle (specifically those not participating in the last half of the blocks) are randomly selected to execute this task. It is imperative that a minimum of half the number of validators, plus one, are functioning to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operation of the blockchain.

About WOW EARN

As a leading innovator in the blockchain space, WOW EARN is dedicated to connecting users with decentralized opportunities in mining, earning, and trading. Following its strategic move to Layer 1 and a successful $30 million Series A funding round, WOW EARN is well-positioned to drive significant advancements in the DeFi ecosystem.

For further information, visit WOW EARN’s: Official Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord | Medium

Contact

Yara G
WOW EARN
yara@wowearn.com

Dubai, UAE, December 4th, 2023, Chainwire

After two years in development LandX, the agricultural finance protocol, successfully closed its private investment round surpassing expectations. The round raised over $915,000 USD from private investors which brings the total raised to over $5 million USD. The milestone marks a significant vote of confidence in the potential for LandX to bring real world assets on-chain.

Public Round Starts

Following this the project is set to go live this week with its public round, presenting a broader audience with the opportunity to secure an allocation of the LNDX governance token. The public sale is being launched on a first come first served basis with a limited supply of 3,000,000 tokens priced at $0.50 USDC.

The LandX community will be given priority access from the 4th of December, then any remaining tokens will be opened up to the general public from the 10th of December.

Public Sale: Starts Monday 4th December

• Omega Sale: Monday, 4th December
• Alpha Sale: Thursday, 7th December
• Public Sale: Sunday, 10th December
• Public Sale Closing: Wednesday, 13th December

LNDX Listing on multiple exchanges: Thursday, 14th December

Platform Official Launch: On Friday, 15th December users will be able to experience the full potential of LandX’s innovative agricultural finance platform

A New Chapter Begins

The public round enables anyone with an Ethereum wallet to allocate capital and invest in LNDX tokens. This move is aligned with LandX’s vision of democratizing access to agricultural financial products through blockchain technology.

LandX is the first project to bring agricultural commodity assets and tokenized farmland into the decentralized finance ecosystem. Through an innovative product known as xTokens LandX will create inflation-hedged, uncorrelated digital assets which can be traded 24/7 on decentralized exchanges.

The LNDX token is at the heart of the LandX platform, designed to foster a sustainable and efficient agricultural finance ecosystem. When staked the token holder can earn a share of the platform fees and participate in governance decisions. There is a limited distribution of the LNDX after launch with private sale investors locking their tokens for 3-12 months and seed investors voluntarily locking their tokens for 48 months. This in combination with the $500,000 guaranteed capital deployment in the decentralized exchange liquidity pools providing a unique opportunity in the fastest-growing sector in decentralized finance.

How to Participate

Investors outside the US and other restricted regions who are interested in the public round can connect with the LandX team on Discord, Telegram or visit the LandX website for more information on how to participate.

“We would like to thank our amazing community for giving us the opportunity to bring this vision to life. It is with your support, trust and feedback that we will shape the future of agricultural finance” – LandX Spokesperson

Users can find more information about LandX, the LNDX token and the public round at https://landx.fi/

About LandX

Bridging the agriculture financing gap, LandX provides upfront capital to farmers in return for a percentage of their future harvests. The financing is secured by the underlying farmland, offering investors a potential opportunity to earn sustainable yield backed by tangible assets.

Contact

Press Relations
LandX Finance
info@landx.fi