Surge, focused on enhancing the Bitcoin network, has received $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to develop its MetaLayer technology.
Funding and Support
Surge's initial funding round garnered support from several venture capital firms, including Autonomy, Gerstenbrot Capital, Double Peak Group, Sats Ventures, Vamient Capital, and Samara AG. Notable angel investors include Coingecko’s co-founders Bobby Ong and TM Lee, Christian Sullivan from Gunzilla Games, and others.
MetaLayer Technological Solution
Surge's MetaLayer is designed to overcome Bitcoin's limitations in scalability and functionality by using advanced cryptographic techniques like Zero-Knowledge Proofs and inter-blockchain communication. This solution supports Bitcoin's security without requiring soft or hard forks.
Collaboration and Future Plans
Surge collaborates with Movement Labs to incorporate BTC liquidity into Move-based DeFi, enabling developers to operate in the Bitcoin and Move ecosystems. The company plans to launch its testnet soon, marking a significant step in Bitcoin scalability development.
Surge contributes significantly to solving Bitcoin's scalability challenges by offering infrastructure solutions for various applications. With its MetaLayer and partnerships, Surge aims to extend Bitcoin's capabilities.