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Ancient8 is a provider of a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain platform designed to redefine Web3 gaming experiences. The platform, described as the Super Gaming Chain, supports fully on-chain games, games on X, games on Telegram, IP-infused games, and AI-powered games. Ancient8 operates as a modular blockchain built on the Optimism Superchain, enabling game developers to build and deploy decentralized…

High Tech · Security & Surveillance Technology, · Munich, Germany · EST 2018

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Ancient8 is a provider of a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain platform designed to redefine Web3 gaming experiences. The platform, described as the Super Gaming Chain, supports fully on-chain games, games on X, games on Telegram, IP-infused games, and AI-powered games. Ancient8 operates as a modular blockchain built on the Optimism Superchain, enabling game developers to build and deploy decentralized gaming applications with scalable infrastructure. The platform includes an ecosystem of tools and services including a bridge for cross-chain asset transfers, staking mechanisms, a vault for asset management, and an integrated wallet. Ancient8 hosts multiple games including PokeyQuest, Onchain Clash, Zone Nine, Pirate Clash, and Stellar Forger. The platform partners with infrastructure providers including Celestia, Verichains, Meson, and Rene-Verse. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ancient8 has raised $10 million in Series A funding from investors including Makers Fund, Pantera Capital, IOSG Ventures, Folius Ventures, Morningstar Ventures, Sky9 Capital, Play Ventures, Mirana, and Sanctor Capital.

Business model

Cybersecurity > Anti Fraud > Financial Fraud,

GRC Software > Compliance > Industry > Banking & Finance > SupTech,

Security & Surveillance Technology > Tech Enabled Service,

Payments > Enablers > Payment Security > Payment Fraud Detection > Financial Crime,

RegTech > Fraud Detection > Transaction Monitoring > AML

Founders & team highlights

Founder with Prior Funding,

Serial Founder

Team background

College Wise > London Business School (LBS)

Institutional investors

Sands CapitalDN CapitalBlackFinPicus CapitalCoalition CapitalBlackFin TechRabo InvestmentsCoalitionOne PeakMacquarieRabobankGerman AcceleratorPioneersAdrian Partners Limitedm.w.mosen

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