Brian Rose, Walid Benothman, Mario Nawfal, and more invest in groundbreaking Bitcoin DeFi Hub
Cayman Islands, September 4, 2024: DeFi.Gold, a leading DeFi innovator built on the Bitcoin ecosystem, has announced that it has raised $2.22 million in funding from renowned industry pioneers. This substantial investment underscores confidence in DeFi.Gold’s vision to become the world’s first non-custodial decentralized exchange (DEX), LBP launchpad, and NFT marketplace on the Bitcoin blockchain, setting new standards in DeFi.
Bitcoin DeFi
DeFi.Gold is set to disrupt the market with its all-in-one Bitcoin-powered DEX, LBP launchpad, and NFT marketplace, establishing new benchmarks in Bitcoin DeFi. The platform integrates advanced protocols to support a wide range of digital assets, facilitating scalable and efficient asset trading.
Mona Coyle, CEO of DeFi.Gold, commented: “We are honored to have the backing of such esteemed investors who share our vision of harnessing the security and scalability of the Bitcoin blockchain to revolutionize DeFi. By building on Bitcoin’s Layer 1 and the Lightning Network, we’re setting a new standard for secure, cost-effective, and fast transactions. This vote of confidence accelerates our mission to deliver a user-friendly and comprehensive Bitcoin DeFi experience.”
Esteemed Investors on Board
DeFi.Gold’s funding round was supported by top investors including Brian Rose (Founder of London Real), Walid Benothman (Managing Director at Bitpanda MENA & International), Mario Nawfal (Founder and CEO of International Blockchain Consulting), Shalini Wood (CMO of Babylonchain), Cypher Capital, Adrian Baschuk (Founding Partner of Ethernity Chain), Harry Yeh (incubator for Fantom, Lif3, Quantum), Phillip Lord (President of Oobit), Blox Media Group, Andromeda Protocols, Coach K, Elevate, RLR Fund, The Dude, Mo Kumarsi (CEO of REV3AL), Alex Kravets (Cex.IO Ltd), Crypto Psychonaut (Principal at 3M Capital), Elevate Capital, Parker Place (Lead Developer at MetaMask), James Heckman (Owner of Sports Illustrated), Missnatoshi, and Joeri van Geelen (Founding Partner of NxGEN).
Brian Rose, Founder of London Real, stated: “DeFi.Gold is pioneering a much-needed integration of DeFi and Bitcoin, bringing the security and trust of the Bitcoin network to DeFi. Their innovative approach, which includes utilizing advanced protocols like Taproot and RGB, ensures not only the security but also the efficiency of their platform. I’m excited to support a project that’s set to redefine the landscape and open new avenues for innovation in the crypto space.”
Walid Benothman, Managing Director at Bitpanda MENA & International, added: “The potential of DeFi.Gold lies in its commitment to leveraging Bitcoin’s unparalleled security for DeFi applications. This platform’s ability to support a wide variety of digital assets, including Bitcoin, RGB, Runes, Taproot, and Ordinals, is a game-changer.”
Coach K echoed these sentiments: “DeFi.Gold is not just another DeFi project; it’s a vision for the future of finance, where security, decentralization, and innovation meet. By offering a unified marketplace that allows users to launch, manage and trade various assets seamlessly, DeFi.Gold is setting itself apart as an innovator in the Bitcoin DeFi space.”
By harnessing the unmatched security of the Bitcoin blockchain, DeFi.Gold is not just setting new standards as the world’s first all-in-one Bitcoin DeFi hub—it is leading a revolution in how DeFi is accessed, secured, and experienced globally.
About DeFi.Gold:
DeFi.Gold is revolutionizing the Bitcoin blockchain aiming to be the first non-custodial decentralized exchange (DEX), LBP launchpad, and NFT marketplace on Bitcoin. Leveraging Bitcoin’s Layer 1 (L1) and the Lightning Network, DeFi.Gold will offer enhanced scalability, efficiency, and advanced features. The platform will support trading of various assets, including Taproot, RGB, Ordinals, and Rune-based tokens, alongside memecoins, utility tokens, DAO tokens, and stablecoins.
DeFi.Gold’s NFT marketplace will facilitate liquidity for creators and collectors, integrating seamlessly with major Bitcoin web wallets and supporting fast, low-cost transactions via the Lightning Network. The DGOLD governance token empowers community-led decisions, driving innovation in decentralized finance on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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