DePHY Raises $40 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize DePIN Infrastructure
February 19, 2024 BACK TO NEWS
DePHY, a pioneering DePIN infrastructure startup, has recently closed a successful seed funding round, securing a valuation of $40 million and attracting substantial investment totaling several million dollars.
At the core of DePHY's mission is the development of an all-encompassing DePIN framework aimed at significantly reducing the costs and timeframes associated with DePIN project development. By offering open-source hardware solutions, a decentralized messaging layer, and automated tokenomics execution, DePHY aims to streamline and accelerate the creation of DePIN projects.
A key feature of DePHY's infrastructure is its messaging layer, designed to enable secure, verifiable, and rapid data transfer from hardware to the blockchain. Leveraging technologies such as Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Oracles, DePHY ensures data integrity and low-latency communication, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of DePIN projects.
In addition to its innovative technology, DePHY has also secured a grant from the Solana Foundation to deploy a trusted Decentralized Device Identity (DID) solution on the Solana blockchain, further expanding its reach and impact.
The successful seed funding round garnered support from a diverse group of venture capital firms, including Blockchain Builders Fund, Foresight Ventures, IoTeX, Paramita, FutureMoneyGroup, Waterdrip Capital, DefinanceX, PAKA, and Candaq Fintech Group. Additionally, DePHY's participation in the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator and DePIN Surf Accelerator highlights its commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing a vibrant community of developers.
With a focus on advancing its ecosystem and encouraging developer participation, DePHY has already facilitated the launch of five projects on its platform. To further incentivize innovation, the company plans to unveil a grant program aimed at attracting new projects and developers, demonstrating its dedication to driving progress in the DePIN infrastructure space.
While this announcement represents a significant milestone for DePHY, it's important to note that this post is commissioned by DePHY and should be viewed for informational purposes only. Investors are encouraged to conduct their own research and seek independent advice before making any investment decisions.