Avalanche Secures $250 Million Locked Token Sale Ahead of Major Upgrade
Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Lead $250M Investment
Avalanche has locked in a $250 million fundraising round, propelling the blockchain network toward its ambitious Avalanche9000 upgrade. The deal, announced on December 12, 2024, involves AVAX tokens bound by a vesting or lock-up period, with prominent backing from Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital. A broader coalition of over 40 investors participated, including notable firms like SkyBridge, SCB Limited, Hivemind, and Morgan Creek Digital. These funds will primarily facilitate the deployment of Avalanche9000, set to redefine efficiency in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain infrastructure.
Emin Gün Sirer, Avalanche's co-founder, underscored the alignment between the network’s vision and its backers. He emphasized the importance of fostering a robust ecosystem to drive innovation. Jason Urban of Galaxy Digital called Avalanche “essential to the future of this industry,” while ParaFi Capital's founder, Ben Forman, highlighted its capabilities in on-chain institutional finance, noting its "fast transaction finality" and "high throughput." For investors, the deal reaffirms confidence in Avalanche's ability to lead the next wave of blockchain evolution.
Avalanche9000: Cutting Costs and Scaling Horizons
Slated for a December 16 mainnet launch, Avalanche9000 brings game-changing upgrades. Key promises include a 99.9% reduction in blockchain deployment costs and a 25-fold cut in transaction fees on Avalanche’s C-Chain. Over 500 Layer 1 chains are already in development, targeting applications like tokenizing real-world assets, gaming, payments, and loyalty programs. Institutional platforms such as DeFi Kingdoms, Dexalot, and Lamina1 are among the adopters.
A testnet launched last month has further bolstered developer enthusiasm, with $40 million in retroactive grants supporting innovation. These initiatives position Avalanche9000 as a cornerstone for DeFi growth and broader blockchain scalability. Haseeb Qureshi, Dragonfly’s managing partner, called the upgrade a "pivotal step" for advancing decentralized finance, a sentiment echoed by the ecosystem’s rapid adoption of Avalanche’s novel features.
AVAX Soars as Ecosystem Gains Momentum
The announcement has triggered a surge in AVAX’s market performance. Prices have climbed 14.63% in the past 24 hours and 53.6% over the last month, reflecting investor optimism. Meanwhile, total value locked (TVL) on Avalanche’s C-Chain has risen by 66% since November, reaching $2.18 billion. While this figure remains 81% below the December 2021 all-time high of $11.5 billion, it signals a significant recovery trajectory amid broader market challenges.
Avalanche9000’s impact extends beyond technical upgrades. Initiatives like the Uplink DePIN platform aim to decentralize internet connectivity, marking Avalanche as a leader in physical and digital infrastructure convergence. ParaFi Capital even leveraged the network’s Securitize platform to tokenize part of its venture fund, showcasing real-world adoption of its asset tokenization capabilities.
The Avalanche Foundation's financial reserves, estimated at $3 billion in AVAX tokens, underline its robust positioning. Coupled with customizable virtual machines and scalable architecture, Avalanche continues to stand out in the blockchain space. With Avalanche9000 nearing launch, its potential to reshape decentralized applications and institutional finance is undeniable.
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