Haven1 Secures $4.6 Million in Private Funding Round, Backed by Industry Giants

Haven1, the pioneering EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) multi-app blockchain, has successfully raised $4.6 million in a private funding round, attracting investments from top industry players such as Animoca Brands, KuCoin Ventures, Taisu Ventures, Kronos Research, and IBC Group. The round also saw support from high-profile angel investors from Uniswap, SNACKCLUB, and Nansen, further solidifying Haven1's position in the blockchain ecosystem. The raised capital will be used to accelerate the development of Haven1’s innovative platform, positioning it as the go-to chain for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs).

As a permissioned yet decentralized chain, Haven1 has already garnered validator backing from some of the world’s most recognized brands, including AWS, Animoca Brands, Blockdaemon, Republic Crypto, and Sygnum Bank, with additional partners expected to join in the near future. This robust backing ensures that Haven1 can address the inefficiencies seen in current Layer 1 blockchains while providing unmatched security, superior user experience, and value redistribution through its revolutionary REKT-resistant hApp Store.

A New Era for Blockchain

Haven1’s multi-app blockchain model includes its secure App Store, the hApp Store, which is designed to centralize liquidity across network-owned Web3 protocols—such as a decentralized exchange (DEX), lending market, perpetuals, and an NFT marketplace—along with third-party developed hApps. By streamlining liquidity and reducing transaction friction, the platform creates a seamless, efficient ecosystem where revenue generated from the most profitable hApps flows directly back to the network. This model rewards $H1 token stakers and ensures long-term growth and sustainability.

Jeff Owens, Co-Founder of Haven1, explained, “Haven1 is more than just secure—it’s the first blockchain to create the ideal environment for DeFi 2.0, where liquidity, efficiency, safety, and user-centric value and protections come together seamlessly. This funding will allow us to accelerate our roadmap and bring the multi-app chain vision to life in early 2025.”

The Growing Haven1 Ecosystem

The Haven1 platform, currently in its public testnet phase, is already showing impressive traction. With over 475,000 users onboarded and more than 9 million transactions processed, Haven1 is positioning itself as a retail-friendly, enterprise-grade blockchain solution. The project is rapidly gaining momentum, with over fifty ecosystem developers and partners building on the platform.

Cass Cai, Head of KuCoin Ventures, expressed confidence in Haven1’s approach, stating, “Haven1’s innovative, secure, and multi-functional blockchain ecosystem, designed specifically for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized RWAs, is exactly what the industry needs. Their focus on user protection, alongside cutting-edge technology, positions them as a leader in the next wave of blockchain adoption.”

Innovating with Security and Efficiency

Haven1 goes beyond traditional security measures, offering features like on-chain two-factor authentication (2FA), dual smart contract audits, and the hPassport (Proof-of-Identity), ensuring safe and efficient interactions for users. Its ecosystem-first design allows every transaction and application interaction to support the network, benefiting $H1 token holders and reinforcing the platform’s long-term growth.

Vincent Liu, Chief Operating Officer of Kronos Research, highlighted the significance of Haven1’s approach: “Haven1’s ability to seamlessly merge security, efficiency, and aligned incentives makes it a game-changer in the Layer 1 space, particularly for DeFi and tokenized RWAs. This innovation enables sustainable growth and long-term engagement, which aligns with our vision of creating a more cohesive and transparent crypto space for all users.”

Looking Ahead

With the new funding in place, Haven1 is poised to accelerate its development, expand partnerships, and bring its groundbreaking solutions to a broader audience. The project’s commitment to solving key inefficiencies in blockchain infrastructure, combined with its “REKT-resistant” framework, positions it to lead the evolution of Layer 1 blockchains, making DeFi more accessible, efficient, and rewarding for users across the globe.

About Haven1

Haven1 is a leading EVM L1 multi-app blockchain purpose-built to revolutionize DeFi 2.0 and tokenized RWAs. It offers a secure, gasless, and permissioned-yet-decentralized blockchain designed to address inefficiencies in traditional Layer 1 blockchains by consolidating liquidity, reducing transaction friction, and channeling value back to its ecosystem and $H1 token holders. With a secure environment for developers to launch network-compliant, on-chain applications, Haven1 enables seamless adoption by both retail and institutional users.

Backed by industry giants such as Animoca Brands, KuCoin Ventures, Taisu Ventures, Kronos Research, and IBC Group, and supported by top-tier validators including AWS, Animoca Brands, Sygnum Bank, Blockdaemon, and Republic Crypto, Haven1 delivers unmatched efficiency, scalability, trust, and usability.

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