Cygnus Finance Secures $20M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Real Yield in Web3

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2/19/2025

Cygnus Finance Secures $20M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Real Yield in Web3

Feb 19, 2025 – Cygnus Finance, the pioneering modular real yield layer bridging non-EVM and EVM ecosystems, today announced it has secured $20 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by OKX Ventures and Optimism, with participation from Mirana Ventures, UpHonest Capital, CL, Manifold Trading, G-20 Group, and other prominent investors. This significant investment will accelerate the development and expansion of Cygnus' innovative Liquidity Validation System (LVS) and its suite of decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.

Cygnus is transforming the landscape of on-chain liquidity by addressing the limitations and fragmentation that hinder blockchain ecosystems. Its LVS acts as a comprehensive, omni-chain active verification network and liquidity proof system, enabling seamless integration of validation mechanisms across multiple chains. This fosters trust and transparency while providing robust liquidity infrastructure.

Key Features and Benefits of Cygnus:

Modular Real Yield Layer: Cygnus combines non-EVM systems like TON with the EVM ecosystem, offering a unique and versatile platform for generating real yield.

Liquidity Validation System (LVS): Secures liquidity, provides staking yield, generates LVS fees, and offers various incentives for users participating in ecosystem security.

Staking and Yield Opportunities: Users can stake their assets and earn rewards through a pooling mechanism that aggregates assets across different chains, maximizing returns from liquidity provision, network validation, and asset management.

Stablecoin Lending and Leverage Trading: Cygnus Finance facilitates stablecoin lending and leverage trading backed by real-world assets like U.S. Treasury Bills, providing stability and security.

Social App SDK: Enables one-click deployment of Telegram-integrated applications, simplifying development and connecting blockchain functionalities with Telegram's messaging infrastructure.

Cygnus Chain: Serves as the settlement layer for the LVS, ensuring seamless validation and settlement of multi-chain assets.

Cross-Chain Interoperability: Connects a vast network of blockchains and active validation systems (AVS), offering unparalleled scalability and access to global liquidity.

Security and Transparency: Employs battle-tested proof-of-stake verification and incorporates robust security measures to mitigate risk.

About the Investors:

OKX Ventures: The investment institution under OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange.

Optimism: A layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, enhancing transaction speed and reducing costs.

Mirana Ventures: Focuses on venture, trading, and asset management within the blockchain space.

UpHonest Capital: Specializes in early-stage investments, bridging the US and China markets.

CL: Invests in various sectors, including shitposting, art, and fashion.

Manifold Trading: A systematic, medium-frequency quant hedge fund operating in the crypto market.

G-20 Group: An ecosystem partner providing strategic support and resources.

About Cygnus Finance:

Cygnus Finance is building the future of real yield in Web3. By combining cutting-edge technology with a focus on security and transparency, Cygnus is empowering users to participate in a thriving, yield-driven ecosystem. With its innovative LVS, Cygnus is unlocking new possibilities for on-chain liquidity and creating a more sustainable and inclusive decentralized financial landscape.