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Total Projects: 7
Project Details
1. Nexus
Description: Nexus is a Layer 1 infrastructure powered by a zkVM for verifiable computation, AI, identity, and content delivery.
Private Fundraising: $27M
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: Confirmed
2. Atlas
Description: Atlas is a Layer 2 using a custom SVM and Ethereum settlement to enable fast, low-cost verifiable finance.
Private Fundraising: N/A
Category: Layer 2
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: Possible
3. Arch Network
Description: Arch Network is a modular Layer 1 enabling secure, cross-chain automation with programmable intents and privacy.
Private Fundraising: $20M
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: No info
4. Converge
Description: Converge is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain for institutional and DeFi use.
Private Fundraising: N/A
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: No info
5. Katana
Description: Katana is a Polygon-backed Layer 1 blockchain using StarkNet to unify liquidity across fragmented rollups.
Private Fundraising: N/A
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Private mainnet
Airdrop Status: Confirmed
6. Ariochain
Description: Ariochain is a modular Layer 1 supporting EVM and SVM, optimized for scalability and interoperability.
Private Fundraising: N/A
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: Confirmed
7. Union Protocol
Description: Union Protocol is a ZK-powered Layer 1 enabling secure, cross-chain bridging and composable interoperability.
Private Fundraising: $16M
Category: Layer 1
Network Stage: Public testnet
Airdrop Status: Possible
Summary:
- Total Fundraising: $63M (from projects that disclosed funding)
- Layer 1 Projects: 6
- Layer 2 Projects: 1
- Confirmed Airdrops: 3
- Possible Airdrops: 2
