Braavos

Braavos is a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed for Bitcoin and Starknet networks, offering biometric two-factor authentication (2FA) and three-factor authentication (3FA) security for protects users from hacks, scams, and unauthorized withdrawals. The wallet enables users to hold, swap, and earn yield on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins directly from the application with one-click functionality. Key features include zero-gas-fee bridging of Bitcoin to Braavos, gas-free sending and swapping on mobile, and seamless connection to Starknet decentralized applications. Braavos is fully self-custodial, meaning users maintain complete control of their private keys and funds. The wallet is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge, as well as a mobile app for iOS and Android. The platform serves over one million users and supports DeFi activities including staking, liquidity provision, and yield farming through integrations with protocols like Vesu. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Braavos has raised $10 million in seed funding from investors including Pantera Capital, Brevan Howard, StarkWare, DCVC, Matrixport, Road Capital, and Viola FinTech.