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Avalanche9000 Upgrade: $250 Million Backing and New Platform Features

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

Avalanche, a layer-1 blockchain, has completed a $250 million funding round to support the Avalanche9000 upgrade. The funding was led by Galaxy Digital, Dragonfly, and ParaFi Capital.

What is Avalanche9000?

Avalanche9000 is the most significant upgrade to the network to date, aiming to make the platform more developer-friendly, cost-efficient, and scalable. The upgrade reduces blockchain deployment costs by 99.9%. Key features include interchain communication and scalability developments, supporting over 500 blockchains.

A single chain cannot cater to all use cases, no matter how fast you make it. The only winning architecture is essentially multi-chain.Emin Gün Sirer, Avalanche cofounder

Momentum in DeFi and Gaming

Avalanche's Total Value Locked (TVL) has surged to $1.65 billion, marking its highest in nearly two years. The growth reflects its rising appeal in the decentralized finance ecosystem. In gaming, Avalanche has made notable strides with games like 'Off The Grid' becoming the top free game on the Epic Games Store.

Institutional Adoption of Avalanche

Institutional interest in Avalanche is also on the rise. BlackRock and Franklin Templeton funds have expanded their platforms to include Avalanche, highlighting its growing prominence in the digital finance ecosystem.

The Avalanche9000 upgrade marks a significant milestone for the platform, offering enhanced capabilities for developers and drawing the attention of institutional investors.

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