HTX Ventures 投資玉米以釋放比特幣的效用

Corn 最近完成了 Polychain Capital 領投的 670 萬美元種子融資。由長期 DeFi 團隊創立

HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has announced a strategic investment in Corn, a new Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to be the ideal platform for utilizing Bitcoin.

加密貨幣交易所 HTX 的全球投資部門 HTX Ventures 宣布對 Corn 進行戰略投資，Corn 是一個新的以太坊第 2 層網絡，旨在成為利用比特幣的理想平台。

Corn features native BTC bridging, BTC as the gas token, and familiar DeFi applications from leading protocols that address immediate utility for BTC DeFi. The network aligns all participants through its Super Yield model.

Corn 具有原生 BTC 橋接、BTC 作為 Gas 代幣以及來自領先協議的熟悉的 DeFi 應用程序，可解決 BTC DeFi 的即時效用。該網絡透過其超級收益模型使所有參與者保持一致。

Corn recently completed a $6.7 million seed financing round, led by Polychain Capital. Founded by a team of long-term DeFi builders that started projects like Badger, Code4rena, Slingshot and 0xBow, Corn aims to foster an ecosystem that aligns users, applications, and token holders within a unified, mutually beneficial framework, offering a wealth of applications while unlocking stagnant Bitcoin through BTCN.

Corn 最近完成了 Polychain Capital 領投的 670 萬美元種子融資。 Corn 由長期DeFi 建構者團隊創立，他們啟動了Badger、Code4rena、Slingshot 和0xBow 等項目，旨在培育一個生態系統，將用戶、應用程式和代幣持有者在一個統一、互利的框架內協調起來，提供豐富的應用程式同時透過BTCN解鎖停滯的比特幣。

By enabling BTCN as a gas token via 1:1 backing with Bitcoin, the Corn Layer 2 Network effectively scales Bitcoin via the EVM. BTCN is the first tokenized Bitcoin backed 1:1 by native Bitcoin that is not confined to a single centralized custodian or bridging solution. Instead, it extends its minting rights to include multiple custodians, smart contracts, and bridging protocols. Corn advocates for a hybrid approach to DeFi’s Bitcoin, emphasizing solvency and scalability, allowing Bitcoin holders the flexibility to choose how their Bitcoin is custodied while using it in various ways.

透過與比特幣 1:1 支持，使 BTCN 作為 Gas 代幣，Corn Layer 2 網路透過 EVM 有效地擴展比特幣。 BTCN 是第一個由原生比特幣 1:1 支援的代幣化比特幣，不限於單一的集中託管或橋接解決方案。相反，它擴展了其鑄幣權，包括多個託管人、智能合約和橋接協議。 Corn 主張對 DeFi 的比特幣採取混合方式，強調償付能力和可擴展性，讓比特幣持有者能夠靈活選擇比特幣的託管方式，同時以多種方式使用比特幣。

“Corn is led by a team of highly experienced DeFi builders,” said Edward, Managing Partner at HTX Ventures. “It integrates proven DeFi-oriented tokenomic frameworks to attract users and enable native protocols and asset issuers to drive sustainable demand. By aligning interests between users, applications, and token holders through Super Yield Farming, it ensures sustainable liquidity, token utility, and keeps builders engaged within the ecosystem. HTX Ventures is excited to be part of this venture.”

HTX Ventures 的執行合夥人 Edward 表示：“Corn 由一支經驗豐富的 DeFi 建造者團隊領導。” 「它整合了經過驗證的面向 DeFi 的代幣框架，以吸引用戶並使原生協議和資產發行者能夠推動可持續的需求。透過 Super Yield Farming 協調用戶、應用程式和代幣持有者之間的利益，確保可持續的流動性、代幣效用，並讓建構者參與生態系統。 HTX Ventures 很高興能夠成為該合資企業的一部分。

“We’re excited to have HTX ventures support Corn from the earliest stage and help bring our vision of making it easy for anyone to finally use their Bitcorn”, said Chris Spadafora, the founder of Corn.

Corn 創辦人 Chris Spadafora 表示：“我們很高興 HTX 企業從一開始就支持 Corn，並幫助實現我們的願景，讓任何人最終都能輕鬆使用他們的 Bitcorn。”

Corn is pioneering a unique tokenomic design, being the first Layer 2 to extend proven veCRV token to the chain level. Taking inspiration from the veTokenomics pioneered by Curve, Corn incentivizes users and developers by emitting CORN, which can then be used to direct incentives to any app on the chain. Users that engage with that app receive those incentives while stakers of CORN, known as popCORN, get to decide what percentage of CORN incentives go to which app.

Corn 開創了獨特的代幣經濟設計，是第一個將經過驗證的 veCRV 代幣擴展到鏈級別的第 2 層。受到 Curve 首創的 veTokenomics 的啟發，Corn 透過發行 CORN 來激勵用戶和開發者，然後可以用 CORN 來直接激勵鏈上的任何應用程式。與該應用程式互動的使用者會收到這些激勵措施，而 CORN（稱為 popCORN）的質押者則可以決定將 CORN 激勵措施的百分比分配給哪個應用程式。

Within this thriving ecosystem, Corn presents significant opportunities for Bitcoin holders to finally put their Bitcoin to work. HTX Ventures, having strategically invested in Corn and several top BTC ecosystem projects, is committed to supporting the growth and development of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

在這個蓬勃發展的生態系統中，玉米為比特幣持有者提供了重要的機會，讓他們的比特幣最終能發揮作用。 HTX Ventures策略投資了Corn和多個頂級BTC生態項目，致力於支持比特幣生態系統的成長和發展。

About Corn

關於玉米

Corn is the first Super Yield Network built around Bitcoin.

Corn 是第一個圍繞比特幣構建的超級收益網絡。

About HTX Ventures

關於 HTX 創投

HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With more than a decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice.

HTX Ventures 是 HTX 的全球投資部門，集投資、孵化和研究於一體，旨在尋找全球最優秀、最聰明的團隊。 HTX Ventures 作為行業先驅擁有十多年的歷史，擅長識別行業內的尖端技術和新興商業模式。為了促進區塊鏈生態系統的發展，我們為專案提供全面的支持，包括融資、資源和策略建議。

HTX Ventures currently backs over 300 projects spanning multiple blockchain sectors, with select high-quality initiatives already trading on the HTX exchange. Furthermore, as one of the most active FOF (Fund of Funds) funds, HTX Ventures invests in 30 top global funds and collaborates with leading blockchain funds such as Polychain, Dragonfly, Bankless, Gitcoin, Figment, Nomad, Animoca, and Hack VC to jointly build a blockchain ecosystem. Visit us here.

HTX Ventures 目前支援跨越多個區塊鏈領域的 300 多個項目，其中精選的高品質項目已在 HTX 交易所進行交易。此外，作為最活躍的FOF（Fund of Funds）基金之一，HTX Ventures 投資了30 支全球頂級基金，並與Polychain、Dragonfly、Bankless、Gitcoin、Figment、Nomad、Animoca、Hack VC 等領先區塊鏈基金合作，共同建構區塊鏈生態系統。請訪問我們這裡。

Feel free to contact us for investment and collaboration at venture@htx.com

如需投資和合作，請隨時與我們聯繫：venture@htx.com