Hashed

Hashed is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with headquarters in San Francisco and Seoul. It is recognized as the largest crypto asset community builder in South Korea, focusing on empowering networks and innovators to foster the decentralized future. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and systems engineers dedicated to promoting the global adoption of blockchain technology through education and impactful initiatives. Hashed operates several platforms, including Hashed Lounge, a prominent blockchain meetup group; Hashed Post, a cryptocurrency blog that features interviews with industry leaders; and Hashed Night, a renowned conference and networking brand. The firm is committed to defining its role as a technology and founder-focused entity within the blockchain ecosystem.

Kim Baek-gyeom

Partner

Kim Gyun-tae

Partner

Timmy Han

Associate

Sean Hong

CFO and Partner

Jake Kim

Associate

Seojun Kim

CEO

Baek Kyoum Kim

Partner

Kyuntae Ethan Kim

Co-Founder and Partner

Hwisang Kim

CIO, Partner

Jongho Daniel Park

Research Associate

Jun Park

Senior Associate

Hong Seong-wook

Partner

Edward Tan

Senior Associate

Sungho Kim

Founding Partner

Past deals in Smart Contracts

Stat Project

Seed Round in 2024
Stat Project is an investment information platform that provides services to virtual asset investors and issuers.

Infinit

Venture Round in 2024
Infinit is the DeFi Abstraction Layer that removes the enormous friction associated with creating and scaling DeFi ecosystems.

Sonic Labs

Venture Round in 2024
Fantom Foundation is a developer of an open-source smart contract platform that aims to create a scalable blockchain ecosystem. The platform is designed to facilitate the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) by combining scalability, decentralization, and security. It enables instant transfers and offers compatibility with Ethereum, allowing developers to easily migrate their existing Ethereum dApps to the Fantom ecosystem. By providing out-of-the-box security and financing solutions, Fantom abstracts many technical complexities associated with running dApps, thereby promoting wider adoption of its technology. The foundation collaborates with various partners to enhance the overall utility and reach of its platform.

Blackwing

Seed Round in 2024
Blackwing runs a range of modular apps while retaining decentralization, and it is distinguished by leverage trading.

Taiko Labs

Series A in 2024
Taiko Labs is a cryptocurrency firm focused on developing a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) scaling solutions platform for the Ethereum Blockchain. The company's platform aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability by closely emulating its functionality, both technically and non-technically. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) opcodes within a decentralized, permissionless, and secure layer-2 architecture, providing Ethereum developers with the necessary tools to execute blockchain projects effectively.

Ethena

Seed Round in 2024
Ethena provides derivative infrastructure in order to transform Ethereum into the first crypto-native yield bearing stablecoin.

bbox

Pre Seed Round in 2024
bbox offers professional trading on the Decentralized Perpetual Exchange and hybrid markets.

Radius

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Radius is a trustless shared sequencing layer that provides rollups with sequencing-as-a-service and cross-rollup interoperability solutions. Rollup blockchains are specialized blockchains that have off-chain executions to improve transaction processing speed and overall blockchain performance.

Decentralised Gaming Ventures

Seed Round in 2023
Decentralised Gaming Ventures is a web3 game developer committed to assisting the area's top up-and-coming game designers.

Connext

Series A in 2023
Connext, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in creating an interoperability protocol that facilitates fast and fully-trustless communication between different blockchains. Its innovative technology aims to foster the formation of an interconnected network of blockchains, commonly referred to as the internet of blockchains. Additionally, Connext provides users with tools to purchase and manage blockchain applications, offering features such as direct card purchases for token acquisition, access to current vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities.

Satellite IM

Seed Round in 2022
Satellite IM utilizes leading decentralization and encryption technology to provide a platform to build extensible apps.

MoHash

Seed Round in 2022
MoHash is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that facilitates investment in private debt markets within fast-growing economies. It achieves this by leveraging stablecoins and issuing fungible tokens that represent claims on diversified, risk-managed debt pools. The platform aims to provide investors with sustainable, scalable, and stable high yields while protecting their interests through financial regulation.

NEAR

Private Equity Round in 2022
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.

NEAR

Venture Round in 2022
NEAR Inc. is a company that develops and provides a platform for creating decentralized applications through its NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for open-source code. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, NEAR Inc. focuses on bridging the adoption gap for mainstream commercial software by offering tools that facilitate the writing, testing, and deployment of decentralized applications. The platform is engineered to support a wide range of applications, ensuring security for high-value assets such as money and identity. Additionally, NEAR provides essential services, including documentation, wallet, studio, and explorer functionalities, which contribute to a robust ecosystem for developers.

Aptos

Seed Round in 2022
Aptos is a web3 startup founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company develops a scalable Layer 1 blockchain that allows developers to create future-proof applications. Aptos aims to provide universal access to decentralized assets through its network, utilizing a safe and reliable programming language that facilitates application development. The team at Aptos is composed of skilled engineers, researchers, strategists, designers, and builders, all working towards enhancing the accessibility and scalability of blockchain infrastructure for developers.

Rift Finance

Venture Round in 2022
Rift Finance is a decentralized protocol focused on enhancing the growth of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) through innovative incentive structures. The company provides a financial platform that enables DAOs to deploy governance tokens from their treasuries, thereby increasing token liquidity without relinquishing ownership. This approach assists crypto companies in achieving their liquidity objectives while offering potentially attractive and safer returns for liquidity providers. By streamlining the process of token management, Rift Finance plays a crucial role in the evolving landscape of WEB3 financial services.

Rare Circles

Seed Round in 2022
Rare Circles selects a battle-tested smart contract that meets your brand’s specific engagement objectives. Customize the NFT experience for different target audiences with features like VIP allowlists and loyalty claims. Rare Circles was established in 2021 in Montréal, Quebec.

Supra

Seed Round in 2021
Supra is a developer of a decentralized blockchain oracle toolset designed to provide secure and reliable data feeds for intelligent contracts. The company focuses on helping developers build safe and dependable decentralized applications, catering to various use cases with features that emphasize high performance, security, and decentralization. In addition to its blockchain solutions, Supra also produces automotive components that meet established industry standards, utilizing manufacturing processes that ensure accuracy and compliance. The company serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to quality across diverse industries.

WorldCoin

Venture Round in 2021
WorldCoin is a company that focuses on creating a privacy-centric digital currency platform designed to enhance global connectivity and trust among users. It offers a secure digital identity solution through its iris-scanning device, which generates a unique World ID, allowing individuals to manage their biometric information and digital assets securely. The platform operates on a permissionless blockchain, ensuring transparency and privacy in transactions. Additionally, the World App facilitates easy access to various Mini Apps while enabling users to store their World ID and digital assets effectively. By prioritizing user privacy, WorldCoin aims to discourage fraudulent activities and promote a trustworthy environment for digital interactions.

RECUR

Series A in 2021
RECUR designs & develops on-chain branded experiences for fans to buy, collect, and re-sell NFTs. RECUR is chain agnostic and is fundamentally changing the NFT market by creating and setting the standard for a decentralized recurring royalty, creating the widest distribution and reach for NFTs minted on their platform. It was founded in 2021 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Krystal

Seed Round in 2021
Krystal is a multi-chain platform designed to simplify access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to trade and bridge tokens, manage portfolios, and conduct market analysis, all from a single interface known as KrystalGO. The platform integrates with various liquidity protocols across multiple blockchains, enabling users to store digital assets, exchange tokens, and engage in lending and saving activities to earn interest. Krystal emphasizes user control, allowing customers to maintain ownership of their funds and private keys while benefiting from low transaction fees. This streamlined approach to DeFi caters to both novice and experienced users looking to navigate the complexities of the cryptocurrency landscape.

Connext

Series A in 2021
Connext, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in creating an interoperability protocol that facilitates fast and fully-trustless communication between different blockchains. Its innovative technology aims to foster the formation of an interconnected network of blockchains, commonly referred to as the internet of blockchains. Additionally, Connext provides users with tools to purchase and manage blockchain applications, offering features such as direct card purchases for token acquisition, access to current vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities.

Supra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Supra is a developer of a decentralized blockchain oracle toolset designed to provide secure and reliable data feeds for intelligent contracts. The company focuses on helping developers build safe and dependable decentralized applications, catering to various use cases with features that emphasize high performance, security, and decentralization. In addition to its blockchain solutions, Supra also produces automotive components that meet established industry standards, utilizing manufacturing processes that ensure accuracy and compliance. The company serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to quality across diverse industries.

Enjin

Venture Round in 2021
Enjin is a prominent blockchain project founded in 2009 by Maxim Blagov and Witek Radomski, recognized for its pioneering role in the NFT and metaverse space. The company has developed a comprehensive technology stack that facilitates the integration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into various applications, particularly in gaming. Enjin's offerings include the Enjin Wallet 2.0, which allows seamless interaction with NFT-enabled apps, and Beam, a tool for distributing NFTs via QR codes. Additionally, NFT.io serves as a dedicated marketplace for NFT transactions. Enjin is also instrumental in launching Efinity, a specialized NFT chain on the Polkadot network designed for optimal NFT functionality. Since 2019, indie developers have leveraged Enjin's tools to incorporate NFTs without requiring extensive blockchain development skills, thereby fostering innovation in virtual economies and enhancing business strategies related to user acquisition and monetization.

Set Labs

Series A in 2021
Set Labs is a company focused on advancing the future of finance through innovative crypto-financial solutions. It develops a cryptocurrency asset management protocol that allows users to create and exchange collateralized baskets of tokens. By utilizing a set of smart contracts and specifications, Set Labs enables the efficient and permissionless creation, bundling, and unbundling of crypto assets. This includes not only baskets of ERC20 tokens but also collections of non-fungible tokens and on-chain securities. The tools provided by Set Labs empower developers to construct diverse cryptocurrency baskets, facilitating a more versatile and accessible financial ecosystem.

RECUR

Seed Round in 2021
RECUR designs & develops on-chain branded experiences for fans to buy, collect, and re-sell NFTs. RECUR is chain agnostic and is fundamentally changing the NFT market by creating and setting the standard for a decentralized recurring royalty, creating the widest distribution and reach for NFTs minted on their platform. It was founded in 2021 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Efinity

Series A in 2021
Efinity is a cross-chain NFT blockchain that brings non-fungible tokens to everyone. It was developed by Enjin on Polkadot.

InsurAce Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
InsurAce is the leading decentralized insurance protocol, providing reliable, robust and secure DeFi insurance services to the DeFi users. InsurAce not only guarantees unbeatable portfolio premiums but also offers sustainable investment returns. We have a unique insurance product, tailored just for your project. From insuring your smart contract against hacks to allowing users to secure their investments against risks. Our community is one of the best in the DeFi space and is a key element to our success. We continue to innovate and improve for them.

Convergence Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Convergence Finance operates as a decentralized interchangeable asset protocol focused on facilitating the exchange of tokenized real-world assets. By leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, the company has developed a decentralized exchange platform that employs an automated market maker model. This innovative approach aims to enhance liquidity for tokenized assets, thereby transforming trading practices for both real-world and crypto-native investments. Convergence Finance prioritizes greater transparency and inclusivity, making it easier for all investors to access and trade these assets.

dYdX

Series B in 2021
dYdX is a prominent decentralized exchange that aims to empower traders by providing a secure and efficient trading platform. Founded in 2017 by Antonio Juliano, a former engineer at Coinbase and Uber, dYdX operates on Ethereum using audited smart contracts, which eliminates the need for trust in a central authority during trading. The platform offers a variety of financial products, including perpetual, margin, and spot trading, as well as borrow and lend pools. Users can earn interest on their deposits and engage in margin trading with customizable leverage options. By combining the security and transparency associated with decentralized exchanges with the speed and usability typically found in centralized platforms, dYdX strives to create an open financial system that grants universal access to advanced trading tools.

API3

Seed Round in 2020
API3 is a company that specializes in decentralized API infrastructure, designed to link blockchain applications with off-chain data providers. It addresses the challenges of API connectivity by utilizing decentralized APIs, which are formed from first-party oracles. This innovative approach allows data providers to serve as their own blockchain oracles, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries. API3's platform aggregates data feeds from leading API providers, ensuring secure and quantifiable data delivery for decentralized applications. By leveraging its decentralized governance model, the company empowers data providers to maintain control over their data while facilitating seamless integration with blockchain technologies.

Screena

Seed Round in 2020
Screena is a platform that specializes in hosting and distributing animated content, movies, and series, utilizing a blockchain-based system for content circulation. The company provides a comprehensive range of metaverse activities that encompass the entire process from content creation to distribution. This innovative approach allows users to access over-the-top (OTT) and YouTube video content in a non-face-to-face environment, enhancing the viewing experience through advanced technology. With a focus on animation and diverse media offerings, Screena aims to redefine how audiences engage with digital content.

SKALE Labs

Venture Round in 2019
SKALE Labs, Inc. is a blockchain scalability platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California. The company develops a decentralized, open-source network designed to enhance the performance of blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps). It provides a middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute smart contracts at a rate of millions per second across various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and EOS. The SKALE Network operates as a fully decentralized peer-to-peer system, supported by SKALE Mining nodes and utilizing a utility token that is staked by dApps. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchain technologies, facilitating optimized interactions between dApps and blockchains.

Matter Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Matter Labs is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018, with its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, and an additional presence in George Town, Cayman Islands. The company focuses on scaling Ethereum through the implementation of zero-knowledge proofs, which facilitate secure interactions between untrusted parties on the network. Matter Labs aims to enhance public blockchain adoption by providing solutions that improve scalability and privacy. Its technology allows decentralized applications to operate more efficiently while ensuring verifiable computation, enabling parties to prove integrity without compromising privacy. The company's mission is driven by a commitment to creating an open and free alternative to existing financial systems.

Dapp.com

Seed Round in 2019
Dapp.com is your trusted platform to discover and analyze thousands of ranked dapps built on Ethereum, EOS, Steem, TRON, TomoChain, IOST, and Blockstack. We know though that many people find the blockchain and decentralized tech to be mystifying and overwhelming. So we have set up Dapp.com to help as many people as we can to understand what it’s all about, why it’s so exciting, and how you can use it - either as a developer or as a user.

ThunderCore

Series A in 2019
ThunderCore operates a high-performance public blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It employs a proprietary consensus protocol called PaLa, which addresses scalability challenges and enables rapid transaction processing at over 4,000 TPS with confirmation times under one second. The network's native currency, TT, facilitates secure and low-cost transactions, with gas fees costing less than a fraction of a cent. ThunderCore serves an international user base across over 190 countries, supporting decentralized applications (dApps) with enhanced security and scalability.

Oasis Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a privacy-first cloud computing platform designed for scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables the development of decentralized applications that prioritize privacy and performance, addressing challenges related to data security and scalability in real-world applications. Oasis Labs offers a suite of tools, including privacy tools, development SDKs, and dashboards, that facilitate the creation and management of smart contracts while ensuring secure data handling across businesses. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance blockchain adoption by overcoming traditional limitations associated with performance and privacy.

ThunderCore

Seed Round in 2018
ThunderCore operates a high-performance public blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It employs a proprietary consensus protocol called PaLa, which addresses scalability challenges and enables rapid transaction processing at over 4,000 TPS with confirmation times under one second. The network's native currency, TT, facilitates secure and low-cost transactions, with gas fees costing less than a fraction of a cent. ThunderCore serves an international user base across over 190 countries, supporting decentralized applications (dApps) with enhanced security and scalability.

Ontology

Seed Round in 2018
Ontology is a high-performance, open-source blockchain focused on decentralized identity and data solutions for Web3. Its platform facilitates the development of smart contracts and the management of data, enabling businesses, individuals, and institutions to establish specialized trust networks tailored to their specific needs. Ontology's infrastructure supports cross-chain collaboration and Layer 2 scalability, providing the flexibility required for diverse applications. Key offerings include ONT ID, a mobile digital identity application, and DDXF, a decentralized data exchange and collaboration framework, both designed to enhance speed, security, and trust within the ecosystem.

Connext

Convertible Note in 2018
Connext, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in creating an interoperability protocol that facilitates fast and fully-trustless communication between different blockchains. Its innovative technology aims to foster the formation of an interconnected network of blockchains, commonly referred to as the internet of blockchains. Additionally, Connext provides users with tools to purchase and manage blockchain applications, offering features such as direct card purchases for token acquisition, access to current vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities.

ælf

Seed Round in 2017
aelf, an AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain network, leverages the robust C# programming language for efficiency and scalability across its sophisticated multi-layered architecture. Founded in 2017 with its global hub in Singapore, aelf is a pioneer in the industry, leading Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration and modular Layer 2 ZK Rollup technology, ensuring an efficient, low-cost, and highly secure platform that is both developer and end-user friendly. Aligned with its progressive vision, aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and advancing Web3 and AI technology adoption.

Pundi X

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Pundi X is a pioneering blockchain company focused on creating a decentralized ecosystem to enhance everyday life. It has developed two innovative devices: the XPOS, a leading blockchain-based point of sale system that facilitates seamless transactions in digital currencies for merchants and customers, and the Blok On Blok (BOB) phone, which enables users to communicate and browse using blockchain technology without relying on centralized service providers. Additionally, Pundi X is building the Function X ecosystem, designed to be open source, scalable, and secure, allowing companies and developers to create applications that empower users to have control over their data. The company aims to simplify cashless payments and provide access to micro-loans through cryptocurrency, promoting safe and efficient digital transactions for both commercial and domestic customers.

Kyber Network

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Kyber Network, established in 2018, is a Singapore-based blockchain company specializing in liquidity infrastructure. It operates a decentralized exchange (DEX) that facilitates the conversion and exchange of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, across various decentralized applications (dApps). Kyber Network's platform offers seamless token payments and mitigates price volatility risks for traders. Additionally, Kyber Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in promising projects within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Qtum

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Qtum is an open-source public blockchain platform that integrates the security of the UTXO model with a unique architecture supporting multiple virtual machines, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and an innovative x86 VM. Utilizing a proof-of-stake consensus protocol, Qtum is designed to offer flexibility and adaptability, featuring a Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP) that allows users to adjust specific blockchain parameters through smart contracts, eliminating the need for hard forks. The project aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum communities, as well as between traditional industries and blockchain technology. Qtum's development team comprises experienced professionals from both the Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems, alongside experts from major technology firms. This collaborative background aims to address significant industry challenges while fostering broader adoption of blockchain solutions.

XPLA

XPLA is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to serve as a central hub for digital media content, encompassing Web3 games, a blockchain gaming platform, an NFT marketplace, and metaverse applications. With a focus on creating a sustainable ecosystem, XPLA employs a developer-friendly environment supported by its native SDK and middleware. The platform promotes a "Play to Own" principle, ensuring that gamers' ownership and contributions are recognized and valued. Utilizing the Cosmos SDK for its Mainnet, XPLA emphasizes interoperability with various chains through Cosmos IBC, and it supports smart contracts via EVM compatibility. The ecosystem includes a diverse array of games and decentralized applications (DApps), continuously evolving with partnerships involving renowned intellectual properties like The Walking Dead: All-Stars and Summoners War: Chronicles. By fostering collaboration among experts in technology, security, and content, XPLA positions itself as a pivotal player in the blockchain gaming industry, delivering a comprehensive suite of services.
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