Hemi Labs Raises $15 Million to Launch Advanced Modular Blockchain Network Powered by Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Big Brain Holdings is a leading Web3 fund with investments in Solana, The Graph, and Arweave. <br/>The round included participation from Crypto.com, Web3 Ventures, HyperChain Capital, Alchemy, SALT Fund, Kelly Investments, Sunflower Capital, DNA Fund, Gate Ventures, Quantstamp, TRGC, BTC INC, Artichoke Capital, Cypher Capital, SNZ Holding, C6E, IBG Capital, Protein Capital, MON Ventures, SV5, Impossible Finance, Jihan Wu (Bitdeer), George Burke (Portal), Sonny Singh (Beluga), amongst others. <br/>Hemi is a modular blockchain network designed for superior scaling, security, and interoperability, unifying Bitcoin and Ethereum as components of a single supernetwork. <br/>Hemi was founded by renowned early Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik, and blockchain security pioneer Max Sanchez.</h3> <div class="storytimelang"> <span class="time">2024-09-19 16:33</span> <span class="lang"> <ul> <li><a href="/hk/news/57756.html"><img src="/images/zh_hant.png" alt="zh_hant"></a></li> <li><a href="/en/news/57756.html"><img src="/images/en.png" alt="en"></a></li> </ul> </span> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <ul class="industry-list"> <li><a href="/en/industry/technology.html" class="btn">Technology</a></li> </ul> <div class="storycontent"> <p> CHICAGO--(<span itemid="https://www.businesswire.com" itemprop="provider publisher copyrightHolder" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/Organization"><span itemprop="name"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/" itemprop="url" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow">BUSINESS WIRE</a></span></span>)--Hemi Labs has announced a $15 million investment round to develop and launch the <strong>Hemi Network</strong> (“<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=Hemi&index=3&md5=c9a5251ce29708e49bc237e5d0101b3e" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">Hemi</a>”). Hemi is a modular blockchain network built on Bitcoin and Ethereum, designed to deliver superior scaling, security, and interoperability.</p> <div> <div itemprop="articleBody"> <p> The Hemi incentivized testnet is now live, and its mainnet launch is targeted for Q4 2024.</p> <p> “We look forward to supporting Hemi Labs as they work on important infrastructure that connects Bitcoin and Ethereum in a modular and scalable way. Hemi's approach aligns with our commitment to backing projects that are focused on building practical, decentralized solutions with long-term potential," said Alex Odagiu, Investment Director at Binance Labs.</p> <p> “The Hemi team has a clear and compelling vision for unlocking the programmability, portability, and potential of Web3. With a distinguished track record, they are uniquely positioned to deliver,” said Ted Breyer at Breyer Capital.</p> <p> “Hemi is transforming how Bitcoin and Ethereum interact, and not merely providing a bridge between the two largest networks in the blockchain ecosystem, but a supernetwork that most elegantly marries the capabilities of both,” said Sam Kim at Big Brain Holdings.</p> <p> "Watching Hemi build its testnet and progress towards mainnet has given me confidence in the team's skills and abilities," said Stelian Balta, Founder of HyperChain Capital. "Their product is well-engineered, technically impressive, and most importantly, it works."</p> <p> <strong>Uniting the King and Queen of Crypto</strong></p> <p> Attempts to integrate and scale Bitcoin and Ethereum have tended to address the problem within their respective communities, resulting in a fractured ecosystem. Hemi instead approaches Bitcoin and Ethereum as components of a larger supernetwork. This surfaces the best capabilities of both networks and, in turn, enables a new class of previously unattainable blockchain applications.</p> <p> Hemi’s core features include:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM):</strong> Integrates a full Bitcoin node within an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to use familiar tools to build smart contracts that work with both Bitcoin and Ethereum, while maintaining full backwards-compatibility with existing EVM dApps and wallets.</li> <li> <strong>Bitcoin Programmability:</strong> The Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK) unlocks direct smart contract access to granular Bitcoin state, enabling truly trustless Bitcoin-native applications like staking, lending markets, and MEV marketplaces, which were previously impractical.</li> <li> <strong>Superfinality:</strong> Hemi’s Proof-of-Proof (PoP) consensus inherits Bitcoin’s full security in an entirely decentralized and permissionless manner, and efficiently provides Bitcoin-security-as-a-Service to other blockchain networks.</li> <li> <strong>Trustless Cross-Chain Portability:</strong> Hemi’s Tunnels provide a secure way to move assets between chains, vastly improving upon traditional bridge methods.</li> <li> <strong>Asset Programmability:</strong> Features include on-chain routing, time-lock, password protection, and gasless transfers, enabling seamless asset movement without requiring native chain currency.</li> </ul> <p> “The excitement for what we are building is reflected in the quality and enthusiasm of our investors and ecosystem partners," said Jeff Garzik, an early Bitcoin developer and co-founder of Hemi Labs. “They understand the uniqueness and value of Hemi’s approach to scaling and integrating the two leading blockchain networks, adding to the phenomenal growth and energy in this particular area.”</p> <p> To Learn More</p> <p> Website: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz&index=4&md5=2b4c6e7df47b50641363eabee5762a71" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://hemi.xyz</a></p> <p> Blog: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2Fblog%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2Fblog%2F&index=5&md5=d5855bfb14becafbfd07e3a0458fdf22" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://hemi.xyz/blog/</a></p> <p> GitHub: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FHemiLabs&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FHemiLabs&index=6&md5=0b7876efcb02da5bf2d7ba4ef1c715c2" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://github.com/HemiLabs</a></p> <p> Docs: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.hemi.xyz%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.hemi.xyz&index=7&md5=20673c870e6f7190437cfd2530a5d60d" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://docs.hemi.xyz</a></p> <p> Discord: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fhemixyz&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2Fhemixyz&index=8&md5=0bc3bbea5fb69b1166151bc5918f5f13" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/hemixyz</a></p> <p> Twitter/X: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fhemi_xyz&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fhemi_xyz&index=9&md5=92a7f7078fd3cd0fb09d486fb949ffe2" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://x.com/hemi_xyz</a></p> <p> Telegram: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2Fhemi_community&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Ft.me%2Fhemi_community&index=10&md5=f3fc5f7b1e83fcd1f7c044d7a980ade0" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://t.me/hemi_community</a></p> <p> LinkedIn: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fhemi-labs%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fhemi-labs%2F&index=11&md5=78822a44908c1b9cc8b4a8fb2d41775e" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemi-labs/</a></p> <p> About Hemi</p> <p> The Hemi Network (“Hemi”) is a modular blockchain powered by Bitcoin and Ethereum that provides superior scaling, security, and interoperability. Hemi views Bitcoin and Ethereum as components of a broader supernetwork, unlocking new levels of programmability, portability, and potential. Hemi Labs is a leading developer of Web3 infrastructure and tooling, founded by renowned Bitcoin developer <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fjgarzik&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=Jeff+Garzik&index=12&md5=e35e9a82f689a6724d200bc87d335c9d" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">Jeff Garzik</a>, and blockchain security pioneer <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fmaxwellsanchezx&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=Max+Sanchez&index=13&md5=e66a33010ede56f5ca719df48a90f73b" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">Max Sanchez</a>. Learn more at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2F&esheet=54123744&newsitemid=20240917913695&lan=en-US&anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fhemi.xyz%2F&index=14&md5=5e58aeca7dea62ab8feaeaca17f53849" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">https://hemi.xyz/</a>.</p> </div> <div> <h2> Contacts</h2> <p> For more information, please contact:<br /> CLPR | <a href="mailto:hemi@clpr.agency" referrerpolicy="unsafe-url" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">hemi@clpr.agency</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subjects"> <ul class="subject-list"> <li><a href="/en/subject/funding.html">Funding News</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="commentbox"> <wb:comments url="auto" border="y" width="auto" skin="blue" appkey="3616646312" ></wb:comments> </div> </div> <div class="span3 sidebar"> <div class="widget"> <h3>Business Wire Weibo</h3> <wb:follow-button uid="2676312451" type="red_2" width="136" height="24" ></wb:follow-button> </div> <div class="widget"> <h3>Industries</h3> <ul class="industry"> <li><a href="/en/industry/corporate-social-responsibility">Corporate Social Responsibility</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/manufacturing">Manufacturing</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/chemical">Chemical</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/health-pharmaceutical">Health and Pharmaceutical</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/property">Property</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/travel">Travel</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/automotive">Automotive</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/life-entertainment">Life and Entertainment</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/energy-environmental">Energy and Environmental</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/retail">Retail</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/transportation">Transportation</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/business-ecommerce">Business and E-commerce</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/communications-media">Communications and Media</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/metals-mining">Metals and Mining</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/finance">Finance</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/technology">Technology</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/sports">Sports</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/education">Education</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/art-culture">Art and Culture</a></li> <li><a href="/en/industry/legal">Legal</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="widget"> <h3>Latest Releases</h3> <ul class="story"> <li><span class="time">2024-11-29 10:56</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58427.html">Perion Unveils Anyplace TV, Expanding Video & CTV Advertising Solutions Through Programmatic DOOH</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-29 10:49</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58426.html">MAG Group Holding Real Estate Portfolio Reaches USD 11.9 Billion</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-28 14:04</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58425.html">Galderma’s Phase III OLYMPIA 1 Data Published in JAMA Dermatology Demonstrate That Nemolizumab Improves Core Signs and Symptoms of Prurigo Nodularis</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-28 13:54</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58424.html">The Popular App, “Crayon Shin-chan Operation Little Helper,” Is Now Available in a New iOS Version for China!</a></li> <li><span class="time">2024-11-28 13:48</span><br/><a href="/en/news/58423.html">Welspun One launches India’s largest logistics facility; invests $325M</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div id="footer" class="hidden-phone"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="full_980 relative">  <a href="#" id="totop_btn" class="visible-desktop visible-tablet"></a>   <div class="footer_top"> <div class="col940"> <div class="row"> <div class="span6"> <h4>Shanghai Office</h4> <p class="foot_home">Rm 1502 Xincheng Mansion, No. 167 Jiangning Rd, Shanghai, China</p> <p class="foot_phone">+86 21 5239 8905</p> <p class="foot_email"><a href="mailto:sh@businesswirechina.com">sh@businesswirechina.com</a></p> </div> <div class="span6"> <h4>Business Wire Hong Kong</h4> <p class="foot_home">51/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East<br/>Wan Chai, Hong Kong</p> <p class="foot_phone">+852 3602 3091</p> <p class="foot_email"><a href="mailto:hk@businesswire.com">hk@businesswire.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="footer_bottom"> <div class="fleft"> <div class="copyright">© 2008-2016 Interfax Business Wire Service, all rights reserved.</div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-669196-13']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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