Overview
Eclipse, a blockchain scaling project, has secured $15 million in combined pre-seed and seed funding to develop its universal Layer-2 solution. The platform aims to enhance cross-chain interoperability and computational throughput for advanced use cases like machine learning.
Funding Breakdown
- Seed Round: $9 million co-led by Tribe Capital and Tabiya (ex-Binance executives' VC firm), with participation from Infinity Ventures Crypto, Soma Capital, and others.
- Pre-Seed Round: $6 million led by Polychain Capital, joined by Polygon Ventures, Accel, and Galileo.
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Eclipse’s Technology
Eclipse offers customizable rollups compatible with multiple Layer-1 blockchains (e.g., Solana, Cosmos, Aptos). Key features:
- Solana OS Integration: Developers can deploy rollups using Solana’s operating system while leveraging other chains for security/data storage.
- High Throughput: Supports computationally intensive applications (e.g., on-chain ML).
- Cosmos & Aptos Support: Planned testnet launch on Cosmos (2023) and future compatibility with Aptos’ Move language.
Quote from Neel Somani, Eclipse Co-founder:
"We’re a universal Layer-2 bridging speed-limited chains like Solana and Sui to enable proactive crypto use cases."
Strategic Partnerships
Eclipse collaborates with:
- Celestia
- EigenLayer
- Polygon
- NEAR
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Leadership Clarification
April 2025 Update:
- Sam Thapaliya, previously identified as a co-founder, was an adviser (2022–2023) with no equity or token rights.
- CEO Vijay Chetty emphasized transparency post-lawsuit dismissal (Zebec vs. Eclipse, 2023).
Future Plans
- Expand team with Rust developers and business development roles.
- Grow ecosystem through partnerships and technical integrations.
FAQs
Q1: What makes Eclipse’s Layer-2 unique?
A: Its Solana OS-powered rollups with multi-chain security, offering unparalleled throughput.
Q2: Which chains will Eclipse support?
A: Initial focus on Cosmos and Aptos, with plans for broader interoperability.
Q3: How will the funding be utilized?
A: Hiring, ecosystem growth, and technical development.
Key Takeaways
- Universal Solution: Bridges speed and scalability gaps across blockchains.
- Backed by Industry Leaders: Funding from Polychain, Tribe Capital, and ex-Binance executives.
- Transparent Leadership: Post-2025 updates clarify team structure and goals.