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Espresso Systems Secures $28 Million in Series B Funding
Espresso Systems recently announced securing $28 million in a Series B funding round to enhance Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions.
Funding Round Details
- Lead Investor: a16z crypto
- Other Participants: Polygon, Taiko, o1Labs, StarkWare, Offchain Labs, and strategic investors
Espresso Systems plans to utilize this funding to further product development and support the rollup ecosystem with a focus on community-driven governance and decentralization.
Enhancing L2 Solutions
The company aims to position Espresso as a public good for various Layer 2 technologies, offering a marketplace for shared sequencing among rollups.
Hiring Campaign
Espresso Systems is launching a hiring campaign to expand its team and invites individuals passionate about Ethereum’s future to contribute to their vision.
Marketplace and HotShot Features
The marketplace feature allows bidding on sequencing multiple rollups simultaneously, promoting cross-chain activities. The HotShot feature ensures fast finalization for blocks, supported by stakeholders and Ethereum restakers.
Espresso Systems envisions providing a comprehensive solution for rollups to enhance user experience through improved safety, liveness, and interoperability while maintaining sovereignty and autonomy.
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