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    5. Blockchain trading platform Ekiden has completed a $2 million seed round financing, with participation from Unicorn Factory Ventures and others

    Blockchain trading platform Ekiden has completed a $2 million seed round financing, with participation from Unicorn Factory Ventures and others

    By: rootdata|2026/05/04 08:50:13
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    According to TechFundingNews, the blockchain trading platform Ekiden announced the completion of a $2 million seed round financing, with the company's valuation reaching $20 million.

    This round of financing was led by Unicorn Factory Ventures and P2 Ventures, and also attracted angel investors who have previously invested in projects such as GSR, Pyth, Aptos, LayerZero, and Cube Exchange.

    It is reported that Ekiden is committed to bringing institutional-level trading on-chain, providing efficient and secure trading solutions through blockchain technology.

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