Dragonfly

Dragonfly is a global venture capital firm established in 2018 that focuses exclusively on the cryptocurrency and decentralized economy. Composed of a team of over 45 professionals, the firm operates from offices in New York City and Singapore. Dragonfly aims to connect leading participants in the decentralized economy, investing in and supporting promising opportunities within the crypto asset class. The firm is recognized for its expertise and deep understanding of the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Rahul Bishnoi

Inestor and Junior Partner at Liquid Fund

Ivan Bogatyy

Research Partner

Lawrence Diao

General Partner

Bo Feng

Managing Partner

Rob Hadick

General Partner

Kevin Hu

General Partner - Head of Liquid Strategies

Omar Kanji

Junior Partner

Sanat Kapur

Junior Partner

Dmitry Lapidus

Junior Partner

Lindsay Lin

COO

Anirudh Pai

Partner

Ryan Phua

Junior Partner and Liquid Strategies

Gengmo Qi

Partner

Haseeb Qureshi

Managing Partner

Ashwin Ramachandran

General Partner

Celia Wan

Junior Partner

Kitty Wang

CFO

Past deals in Smart Contracts

Hibachi

Seed Round in 2025
Hibachi is a decentralized trading protocol specifically designed for professional traders, focusing on provable security through the application of zero-knowledge (zk) mathematics. This innovative approach aims to enhance both the security and transparency of trading operations, making the platform intuitive and efficient for users.

Avalanche

Initial Coin Offering in 2024
Avalanche is an open-source platform designed for creating highly decentralized applications, financial primitives, and interoperable blockchains. It serves as a programmable smart contracts platform, enabling institutions, enterprises, and governments to launch assets and build applications. The platform allows users to create subnets with full control over their implementations, incorporating features such as compliance and data security directly into its framework. This versatility and focus on decentralization make Avalanche a robust choice for users seeking to develop innovative blockchain solutions.

Variational

Seed Round in 2024
Variational is a decentralized liquidity network that facilitates the trading and clearing of bilateral derivatives through automation. It operates as a global algorithmic market maker, focusing on digital assets and collaborating with decentralized finance protocols as well as traditional financial institutions and fintech companies. The firm specializes in developing quantitative systematic strategies, which enable clients to access liquidity in both traditional and decentralized derivatives markets. This innovative approach aims to streamline the trading process and enhance liquidity for its partners.

Caldera

Series A in 2024
Caldera offers a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform to help developers spin up layer-2 blockchains. It allows users to create, launch, and manage customizable blockchain rollups. It also provides customizable fee structures, or the removal of transaction fees entirely, generating project revenue via transaction, bridge fees, or MEV, and adding support for other programming languages.

Arbelos Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Arbelos Markets is a developer of a crypto trading platform that aims to enhance liquidity in various derivatives markets within the cryptocurrency sector. The platform operates in both high-touch and programmatic formats, catering to users across decentralized and centralized finance venues. By leveraging advanced technology, Arbelos Markets offers unprecedented access and transparency to counterparties, fostering increased trust in bilateral over-the-counter derivatives. This enables users to obtain customized crypto derivative solutions tailored to their specific needs.

XProtocol

Venture Round in 2024
XProtocol is a decentralized protocol focused on creating an entertainment-oriented ecosystem that facilitates cross-chain management of assets and data. It enables users to access decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens, and market prediction tools, thereby fostering an open application ecology. The protocol supports passive rewards through its first node-operated blockchain phone, XForge, which has garnered significant user engagement with 1.5 million monthly active users and over 2,000 devices sold. XProtocol's extensive partner network provides access to 250 million users and includes collaborations with notable entities such as Aethir, Animoca Brands, and Huddle01. Additionally, it offers low-cost access to the metaverse for decentralized applications, enhancing user experience and engagement within the Web3 landscape.

Morph

Seed Round in 2024
Morph is a fully permissionless EVM L2 that uses a combination of optimistic and zero-knowledge rollup technology to open up new possibilities in banking, gaming, social media, and entertainment. Morph is the first Layer 2 on Ethereum to launch with a decentralized sequencer, which aligns with several important web3 concepts, including decentralization, censorship resistance, and security.

Renegade

Seed Round in 2023
Renegade operates as an on-chain dark pool, distinguishing itself from traditional non-custodial decentralized exchanges by ensuring complete anonymity throughout the trading process. The platform employs advanced technologies such as multiparty computation and zero-knowledge proofs, facilitating a trustless trading environment that enhances price execution. This system effectively mitigates issues like front-running and sandwich attacks, allowing sophisticated traders to achieve superior pricing. By utilizing peer-to-peer order matching and atomic settlement of transactions, Renegade provides a secure and efficient platform for dark pool trading.

Monad

Seed Round in 2023
MONAD is a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain and decentralized computation platform that combines the best of performance and portability.

Caldera

Funding Round in 2023
Caldera offers a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform to help developers spin up layer-2 blockchains. It allows users to create, launch, and manage customizable blockchain rollups. It also provides customizable fee structures, or the removal of transaction fees entirely, generating project revenue via transaction, bridge fees, or MEV, and adding support for other programming languages.

Matter Labs

Series C in 2022
Matter Labs is a company that focuses on developing blockchain solutions to enhance the scalability and privacy of decentralized applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the firm utilizes zero-knowledge technologies to facilitate interactions between untrusted parties on its network. By implementing zero-knowledge proofs, Matter Labs aims to accelerate public blockchain adoption and provide a more efficient alternative to existing financial systems. Their innovations are rooted in a commitment to improving access to financial services through open and transparent technology.

OneKey

Series A in 2022
OneKey is a developer of a crypto security platform that enables users to securely store and manage various crypto assets, including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized applications (dapps). The platform provides an open-source crypto wallet, allowing users to buy and trade popular digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. With a focus on safety and convenience, OneKey aims to enhance the experience of all Web3 users by offering a reliable solution for managing their digital assets.

Skolem

Series A in 2022
Skolem operates a data and trade execution platform designed for decentralized financial markets, aimed at facilitating institutional participation in DeFi. By providing a single integration point, Skolem enables institutions to engage in trading, yield farming, staking, and liquidity provisioning without significantly increasing their technical resources or portfolio risk. The platform offers a centralized hub for trading, borrowing, and lending, ensuring that institutional investors can execute complex trades with superior execution, even during periods of market volatility. Skolem's advanced infrastructure supports the full trade lifecycle, making it easier for institutions to navigate the DeFi landscape confidently.

ZGEN

Venture Round in 2022
ZGEN is a software firm that builds smart contracts on web3 applications for DeFi and DAO communities. They also involve in tobBuilding essentials for internet communities.

Ethlas

Seed Round in 2022
Ethlas is a Web3 software and gaming company focused on revolutionizing the gaming industry by utilizing blockchain technology to create innovative user experiences. The company aims to make Web3 accessible and secure for a broad audience, facilitating the monetization of gaming through play-to-earn models that allow players to earn cryptocurrency rewards. Ethlas develops gaming and infrastructure tools that enhance the usability and safety of Web3 for both gamers and businesses. Players can engage in various skill-based games, compete in rankings, and participate in tournaments, thereby enriching their gaming experience while benefiting from the economic opportunities provided by the Web3 ecosystem.

Axelar

Series B in 2022
Axelar is a company focused on creating interoperability software that facilitates communication between different blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar Network encompasses a suite of protocols, tools, and APIs designed to eliminate barriers to cross-chain communication. The company utilizes byzantine consensus, cryptography, and mechanism design protocols to enable decentralized applications to operate across various blockchains seamlessly. This allows developers to select the most suitable platform for their needs while leveraging Axelar's solutions to enhance cross-chain composability and liquidity. Through its offerings, Axelar aims to simplify the development of cross-chain decentralized applications, providing users with a robust and distributed network.

ConsenSys

Series C in 2021
ConsenSys, founded in 2015 by Joseph Lubin, is a leading Ethereum software company focused on Web 3.0 development. It provides a comprehensive suite of products, including Infura, Quorum, Truffle, Codefi, MetaMask, and Diligence, which enable developers, enterprises, and individuals to create next-generation applications and modern financial infrastructure while accessing the decentralized web. The platform offers essential tools and libraries for building and scaling decentralized applications, facilitating interaction with blockchain networks and smart contracts. ConsenSys also emphasizes education through ConsenSys Academy, which aims to bridge the Ethereum knowledge gap globally. By supporting billions of blockchain-based queries and managing significant digital asset transactions, ConsenSys plays a pivotal role in fostering the broader adoption and integration of blockchain technology, contributing to the development of the digital economy of the future.

Taker Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Taker Protocol is a cryptocurrency liquidity protocol focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The protocol optimizes the liquidation of NFT assets through a quote-by-lock-in pricing mechanism. This approach enables asset holders to borrow stablecoins while facilitating cross-chain bridges that connect different public blockchain networks. By enhancing the efficiency of asset transfers, Taker Protocol aims to broaden application scenarios for its clients, thereby improving the overall liquidity and usability of NFT assets in the market.

SZNS

Seed Round in 2021
SZNS Solutions is a technology consulting firm that focuses on cloud-native and crypto-native solutions. It specializes in software development and technology advisory services aimed at accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency within enterprises. The company has developed a non-fungible token (NFT) software that empowers creators to curate and fractionalize their albums, allowing users to create collections of NFTs for fractional ownership. This approach facilitates collective governance through a decentralized autonomous organization, enabling creators to maintain ownership of high-value NFTs.

Sense Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Sense Protocol is a decentralized fixed-income protocol on Ethereum, allowing users to manage risk through fixed rates and future yield trading on existing yield-bearing assets.

Axelar

Series A in 2021
Axelar is a company focused on creating interoperability software that facilitates communication between different blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar Network encompasses a suite of protocols, tools, and APIs designed to eliminate barriers to cross-chain communication. The company utilizes byzantine consensus, cryptography, and mechanism design protocols to enable decentralized applications to operate across various blockchains seamlessly. This allows developers to select the most suitable platform for their needs while leveraging Axelar's solutions to enhance cross-chain composability and liquidity. Through its offerings, Axelar aims to simplify the development of cross-chain decentralized applications, providing users with a robust and distributed network.

Skolem

Venture Round in 2021
Skolem operates a data and trade execution platform designed for decentralized financial markets, aimed at facilitating institutional participation in DeFi. By providing a single integration point, Skolem enables institutions to engage in trading, yield farming, staking, and liquidity provisioning without significantly increasing their technical resources or portfolio risk. The platform offers a centralized hub for trading, borrowing, and lending, ensuring that institutional investors can execute complex trades with superior execution, even during periods of market volatility. Skolem's advanced infrastructure supports the full trade lifecycle, making it easier for institutions to navigate the DeFi landscape confidently.

Alkimiya Protocol

Venture Round in 2021
Alkimiya Protocol is a developer of an open-source, permissionless platform that focuses on creating financial instruments backed by actual hash power production. The protocol utilizes smart contracts to enable miners to sell their future production rewards for a predetermined amount. This innovation allows users to design and deploy hash power-backed financial instruments from any location, leveraging the latest web and mobile technologies to generate revenue. By facilitating a new way for miners to monetize their production, Alkimiya Protocol aims to enhance the financial landscape within the cryptocurrency sector.

PoolTogether

Series A in 2021
PoolTogether Inc. operates an Ethereum-based application that combines saving money with a gamified experience. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, PoolTogether features a no-loss savings game where users deposit funds that earn interest through a compound protocol. At the end of each week, participants have the chance to win the collective interest accrued, while all users can withdraw their initial deposits without any loss. This innovative platform leverages smart contracts to ensure transparency and fairness, allowing users to save money without the risks associated with traditional lotteries. By utilizing blockchain technology, PoolTogether aims to make saving accessible and engaging for its users.

Hashflow

Seed Round in 2021
Hashflow is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that allows users to trade digital assets seamlessly across various leading blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana. Utilizing an intent-based smart order routing system, Hashflow provides traders with optimal prices and access to over $8 billion in liquidity, facilitating trades of any token in a matter of seconds. Since its launch in April 2021, the platform has achieved more than $18 billion in total trade volume. The Hashflow team comprises seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds, including technology, finance, and entertainment sectors. The company is supported by notable investors and venture capital firms, enhancing its position within the blockchain ecosystem. Hashflow aims to blend centralized order matching with decentralized custody and settlement solutions, offering users a hybrid trading experience that emphasizes non-custodial options.

Opyn

Series A in 2021
Opyn is a decentralized protocol that facilitates options trading on Ethereum and ERC20 tokens. It allows users to earn premiums or express views on assets through the trading of options, specifically offering European, cash-settled options that automatically exercise upon expiry. Opyn's options, known as oTokens, are ERC20 tokens that can be traded on any decentralized exchange adhering to the ERC20 standard. The platform initially launched with Opyn v1, which established the first live ERC20 options protocol, enabling users to create, buy, and sell options for any ERC20 token. Opyn v1 continues to operate on the Ethereum network, providing a venue for American, physically settled options, while ongoing developments aim to expand the range of ERC20 options available. By optimizing capital efficiency and promoting inclusive trading practices, Opyn enhances the overall experience for the trading community.

WOO Network

Seed Round in 2020
WOO Network is a trading platform provider focused on delivering above-average liquidity for spot and futures trading while offering zero or negative trading fees. The platform facilitates connections between traders, exchanges, institutions, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, thereby democratizing access to liquidity and trading execution. By prioritizing market efficiency, WOO Network aims to enhance trading experiences for its users, enabling them to achieve optimal market conditions at minimal or no cost.

DerivaDEX

Seed Round in 2020
DerivaDEX is a community-governed derivatives exchange designed to enhance performance and autonomy while ensuring the security of a decentralized platform. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, it employs a liquidity-mining token model that empowers users to engage actively in the governance and operations of the exchange. Utilizing an open order book and on-chain settlement for trades, DerivaDEX aims to create a next-generation trading environment. Its native token facilitates user participation and supports the exchange's decentralized structure, combining advanced technology with community oversight.

Opyn

Seed Round in 2020
Opyn is a decentralized protocol that facilitates options trading on Ethereum and ERC20 tokens. It allows users to earn premiums or express views on assets through the trading of options, specifically offering European, cash-settled options that automatically exercise upon expiry. Opyn's options, known as oTokens, are ERC20 tokens that can be traded on any decentralized exchange adhering to the ERC20 standard. The platform initially launched with Opyn v1, which established the first live ERC20 options protocol, enabling users to create, buy, and sell options for any ERC20 token. Opyn v1 continues to operate on the Ethereum network, providing a venue for American, physically settled options, while ongoing developments aim to expand the range of ERC20 options available. By optimizing capital efficiency and promoting inclusive trading practices, Opyn enhances the overall experience for the trading community.

Nervos

Venture Round in 2019
The Nervos Network is an open source public blockchain ecosystem and collection of protocols solving the biggest challenges facing blockchains today. The Nervos CKB (Common Knowledge Base) is the layer 1, proof of work public blockchain protocol of the Nervos Network. Any crypto-asset can be stored, with the security, immutability and permissionless nature of Bitcoin, while enabling smart contracts, layer 2 scaling, and the capture of total network value through a unique crypto-economic "store of value" design and native token, the CKByte. The design of the Nervos Network is a sustainably secure, permissionless and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain that is built to scale with Layer 2 solutions, making Nervos the only PoW, multi-asset, store of value, smart contract platform.

Matter Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Matter Labs is a company that focuses on developing blockchain solutions to enhance the scalability and privacy of decentralized applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the firm utilizes zero-knowledge technologies to facilitate interactions between untrusted parties on its network. By implementing zero-knowledge proofs, Matter Labs aims to accelerate public blockchain adoption and provide a more efficient alternative to existing financial systems. Their innovations are rooted in a commitment to improving access to financial services through open and transparent technology.

CoinFLEX

Venture Round in 2019
CoinFLEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange and yield platform that offers innovative trading solutions for crypto assets. It features a physically delivered crypto futures exchange designed to address the challenges associated with cash-settled futures contracts, allowing for high leverage opportunities without risks related to index or settlement manipulation. The platform aims to simplify and secure the trading processes for professional proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency sector. Among its unique offerings are flexUSD, the first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, a capital-efficient automated market maker. CoinFLEX is supported by prominent figures and investment firms in the crypto industry.

Gauntlet

Seed Round in 2018
Gauntlet is a developer of a financial modeling and simulation platform aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of blockchain protocols and smart contracts. The company's platform utilizes agent-based simulation to analyze and optimize key parameters of various protocols, which helps improve capital efficiency, fees, risk management, and incentive structures. By modeling market risk and economic incentives, Gauntlet enables clients to maximize their returns while minimizing potential risks. Its applied research and optimization teams focus on driving sustainable growth for leading crypto protocols, chains, and on-chain treasuries, ultimately enhancing financial performance for businesses in the blockchain ecosystem.

dYdX

Series A in 2018
dYdX is a decentralized exchange that provides traders with a secure and efficient platform for various financial activities. Established in 2017 by Antonio Juliano, a former engineer at Coinbase and Uber, dYdX operates on audited smart contracts on Ethereum, ensuring transparency and security without relying on a central authority. The platform offers a range of trading options, including perpetual, margin, and spot trading, along with borrowing and lending pools. Users can earn interest on deposits or take loans at nominal fees, enabling them to trade on margin with customized leverage. dYdX aims to create an open financial system, granting users access to vital financial tools while facilitating fully collateralized loans for short-selling.
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