L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV)

We are excited to announce our investment in Irreducible’s $24M Series A round, alongside the lead investors Paradigm and Bain Capital Crypto. Radisav Cojbasic and Jim Posen form a remarkable team with a compelling vision to accelerate the zero-knowledge revolution through the world’s fastest proof generation. Irreducible is dedicated to building the foundational infrastructure of the verifiable Internet with its flagship proof system, Binius. Binius is setting a new industry standard in cryptographic proving—designed for speed, efficiency, and scalability. Irreducible also operate their own data centers equipped with custom FPGA-based servers and bring this groundbreaking technology to blockchain protocols like Polygon Labs and our existing portfolio company RISC Zero We can’t wait to see Irreducible team help build a future Internet where all transactions, identities, and content are cryptographically verified. Learn more: https://irreducible.com Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gYwyRHUi

We are excited to share our latest in-depth article on Aori. https://lnkd.in/gjFiKkqX Aori's innovative architecture is centered around an off-chain, intent-centric matching layer that operates independently from the underlying blockchain. This allows for ultra-fast processing and matching of trading intents without the limitations of on-chain execution, effectively overcoming the challenges of high latency and excessive gas costs that can hinder high-frequency trading strategies. At the core of Aori's value proposition is its intent-based framework, which empowers users to express their trading intentions in a highly flexible and adaptable manner. Unlike traditional order book systems, Aori enables the creation of sophisticated trading strategies involving multiple assets, price ranges, and conditional orders. This "UniswapX with no limits" approach unlocks a wide array of possibilities for institutional traders seeking to capitalize on the opportunities within the DeFi ecosystem. Aori's advanced matching layer employs cutting-edge algorithms and robust liquidity aggregation mechanisms to tap into liquidity pools across multiple DEXs and AMMs. By aggregating liquidity from diverse sources and continuously optimizing execution, Aori ensures that users receive the best possible prices with minimal slippage, even for large orders. This deep liquidity and capital efficiency are crucial for institutional players looking to execute high-frequency trades without causing significant market impact. Moreover, Aori's composable architecture catalyzes innovation, enabling seamless integration with various DeFi protocols and primitives. This allows for the creation of powerful DeFi products and services, such as routing-as-a-service, structured products, yield optimization strategies, and arbitrage bots. By leveraging Aori's infrastructure, developers can unlock the full potential of DeFi's building blocks and create novel solutions that cater to the evolving needs of institutional traders. Aori's approach to tackling the challenges of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) on rollups is particularly noteworthy. By combining an intent-based model, off-chain execution, and carefully designed incentive alignment mechanisms, Aori effectively mitigates MEV-related risks, promoting fair and transparent value extraction while preserving the security and decentralization properties inherited from the underlying blockchain. Read our in-depth comprehensive article to learn more about Aori's architecture, its approach to MEV mitigation, and its potential to drive the next wave of DeFi adoption. #Ethereum #MEV #Intents #Rollups #DeFi Kevin Lee, CFA Dennis J.H. Won Arhat Bhagwatkar Kony Kwong Weikeng Chen

Join us at BiToday Seminar: Bitcoin and Future InfraCon Date & Time: 12:30 - 5:00 PM, May 9th (Eaton Club Central) Host Nubit & ArkStream Capital & L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV) Co-host BabylonChain Inc.,Polyhedra Network, Lorenzo Protocol, Thesis*, Blockbeats Media With prominent frontier insights from Polychain Capital, L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV), ArkStream Capital,@domodata, and Bitcoin Frontier Fund, alongside panel discussions with Nubit and leading projects like Chainway Labs (Citrea), Botanix Labs, @build_on_bob, Yala and @oylwallet. RSVP https://lnkd.in/gN2pjUD2 #BitcoinAsia2024

Really great deep dive into what we are building at FastLane Labs with Atlas from our investors L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV). Atlas is the execution abstraction protocol for the EVM, and it's going to redefine MEV, sequencing and intents https://lnkd.in/dVKc-tQ6

Conversations with Crypto Gigabrains: Wrap Up We have successfully hosted the event on 8th April during Hong Kong Web3 Festival ???? with 300+ signups! ???? Thanks for all the cohosts, partners and participants for making it possible. ?????? ? Host: L2IV L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV) ? Cohosts: RISC Zero, Polyhedra Network, zkPass, Nubit, Lorenzo Protocol ? Partners: Eigen Labs, BabylonChain Inc., Bitlayer, Renzo Protocol, ZKEX.com In the event, we delved deep into the latest developments of ZK ??, the Bitcoin ecosystem ????, and LRT???? with various industry gigabrains ??. [ZK Panel ??] ? Moderator: Kevin Lee, CFA (Managing Partner, L2IV) ? RISC Zero: Steven Li, Growth ? Polyhedra: Eric Vreeland, CSO ? zkPass: Joshua P., Head of Strategy [Bitcoin Panel ????] ? Moderator: Kony Kwong ? Babylon: Mingchao (Fisher) Yu Co-founder & CTO ? Nubit: Hanzhi Liu, Co-founder & CEO ? Lorenzo: Matt Ye, Co-founder & CEO ? Bitlayer: Charlie Yechuan Hu, Co-founder [LRT Sharing????] ? Moderator: Kevin Lee, CFA (Managing Partner, L2IV) ? Renzo: Lucas Kozinski, Co-founder We seek to work with amazing founders in the industry, do reach out if you have ideas to chat! Keep BUIDLing in Web3! #L2IV #Crypto #Bitcoin #ZK #LRT

?? WELCOME L2IV TO THE PIVOT VENTURE CIRCLE ?? Pivot is very excited to welcome L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV) to the 'Pivot Venture Circle'. With a stellar team of #web3 / #web2 pioneers & rich history of value creation, #L2IV is at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure & privacy-centric innovations. Their global reach from Silicon Valley to Asia positions us perfectly for transformative projects. Here's to shaping the future of blockchain together! #letspivot

Join us for an incredible event during HK Web3 Fest: "Conversations with Crypto Gigabrains" ???? Hosted by L2 Iterative Venture (L2IV), with esteemed co-hosts RISC Zero, Polyhedra Network, zkPass, #Nubit , and Lorenzo Protocol, and supported by our amazing partners Eigen Labs, BabylonChain Inc., Bitlayer, Renzo Protocol, and ZKEX.com. ?? Date & Time: 8th April, 5:30pm - 8:30pm https://lu.ma/gigabrains We'll be diving deep into the latest trends in ZK, Bitcoin, and Restaking. We are excited to discuss these topics with industry experts and network with like-minded individuals. Seats are limited, so sign up now using the link below! ?? ??? Agenda: 5:30 - 6:00: Registration 6:00 - 6:30: ZK Panel ? Moderator: Kevin Lee, CFA (Managing Partner, L2IV) ? RISC Zero: Steven Li, Risc Zero ? Polyhedra: Eric Vreeland, CSO Polyhedra ? zkPass: Joshua Peng, Co-Founder zkPass 6:30 - 7:00: Bitcoin Panel ? Moderator: Kony Kwong ? Babylon: Fisher Yu, Co-founder & CTO ? Nubit: Hanzhi, Co-founder & CEO ? Lorenzo: Matt Ye, Co-founder & CEO ? Bitlayer: Charlie Hu, Co-founder 7:00 - 7:20: Restaking Sharing ? Moderator: Kevin Lee, CFA (Managing Partner, L2IV) ? Renzo: Lucas Kozinski, Co-founder 7:20 - 8:30: Mingling & Drinks ???? Don't wait! Secure your spot now and join us for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and fun! ?? #HKWeb3Fest #CryptoGigabrains #ZK #Bitcoin #Restaking Kevin Lee, CFA Dennis J.H. Won Kony Kwong Arhat Bhagwatkar Weikeng Chen

We're thrilled to be part of Nubit's pre-seed round. Nubit is a Bitcoin-native Data Availability layer that combines Bitcoin-native consensus through Babylon (staking & timestamping), DAS, and a trustless bridge for scalability. With the rapid growth of inscriptions, NFTs, and other Bitcoin-native applications, the network has experienced congestion, rising transaction fees, and scalability concerns. We're excited to support Yu Feng, Hanzhi Lu, Hongbo Wen in this journey. The academic achievements, industry track record, and deep understanding of the Bitcoin ecosystem exhibited by the Nubit team give us confidence in their ability to execute their vision. Please find the detailed thesis behind our investment at Nubit: https://lnkd.in/gr-b7jZg Kevin Lee, CFA Dennis J.H. Won Arhat Bhagwatkar Kony Kwong Weikeng Chen

Happily sharing a side event that we are hosting during HK Web3 Festival! Conversations with Crypto Gigabrains -?Host: L2IV (L2 Iterative Ventures) -?Cohosts & Sponsors: Risc0, Polyhedra, zkPass, Nubit, Lorenzo - Partners: EigenLayer, Babylon, Renzo, ZKEX - Date & Time: 8th April, 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Location: Wan Chai (actual location will be revealed upon confirmation) We will be discussing the latest trends on ZK, Bitcoin and Restaking. Come join us! Limited availability, sign up using the link now! ?? Registration link: https://lu.ma/gigabrains #web3 #crypto #blockchain #HK #VC

We recently participated in?Lumino's latest pre-seed round, and we couldn't be more thrilled to back Eshan Chordia & Yogesh Darji's vision for Lumino AI's decentralized compute protocol that leverages idle GPU resources to offer cost-effective & accessible AI training. The demand for GPUs to power the $600B AI training market is skyrocketing, yet centralized providers struggle to keep up. Lumino aggregates supply across diverse Compute Providers to enable up to 80% savings vs centralized competitors. We believe their orchestration tech & dev platform will be key to mainstream adoption. Please find our detailed report on our thesis behind investing in Lumino AI. Kevin Lee, CFA Dennis J.H. Won Arhat Bhagwatkar Weikeng Chen Kony Kwong https://lnkd.in/gWeVDPSb