Pell Network, an omnichain DVS (decentralized validation services) network, has successfully raised $3 million in pre-seed funding, as announced on October 16, 2024.
This round was co-led by Paper Ventures, Halo Capital and Mirana Ventures.
Incubator D11-Labs and key investor Delta Blockchain Fund also participated in this round, along with a diverse group of investors including ArkStream Capital, Mantle EcoFund, Web3Port, Caliber Venture Builder, Cogitent Ventures, Contribution Capital, J17 Capital, Sats Ventures, Side Door Ventures, 071Labs and individual angels.
The funds will be used to develop Pell’s innovative network, which aims to build an omnichain DVS network powered by restaking.
By leveraging LST (liquid staking tokens), Pell Network plans to break down barriers between siloed blockchains and foster the long-term sustainability of the entire ecosystem.
Expressing enthusiasm for Pell’s vision, Oliver Blakey, co-founder of Paper Ventures, said,
“Pell’s vision for a universal trust network aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of BTCFi users.
We are excited to support their journey in addressing critical challenges and unlocking fresh possibilities for Bitcoin-based DeFi.”
Highlighting Pell’s unique approach, David Toh, managing partner of Mirana Ventures, said,
“Pell Network brings a new approach to restaking that enhances the user experience while providing differentiated revenue streams at a lower cost to developers.
“We are excited to support their vision of creating an Omnichain DVS network powered by restaking.”
Technical architecture and market traction
Pell Network’s architecture consists of three key components the restaking layer, Pell chain and service layer.
This structure aims to optimize resource allocation and maximize returns by aligning capital, assets and consumers.
The platform has already achieved significant traction with deployments on 20 chains including BNB Smart Chain, Core, Babylon, Mantle and Ethereum.
It has accumulated over $300 million in TVL (total value locked) and more than 430,000 stakers across its Omnichain restaking network.
Future developments and community engagement
With this funding and early traction, Pell Network is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of cross-chain application building and bootstrapping.
The network aims to provide developers with DVS networks underpinned by tangible economic…
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