About
Layerswap is a cross-chain bridging and swap platform that lets users transfer crypto assets between centralized exchanges, Layer 2 networks and other blockchains with low fees and fast confirmations. Founded as an Armenian startup, it is integrated by networks such as StarkWare, Linea and Nostra to power deposits and bridging.
Stablecoins
Key products
Chains
- Founded
- 2021
- HQ
- Middletown, Delaware, USA
- Stage
- Seed
- Funding
- ~$4M total (investors include Big Brain Holdings, Delta Blockchain Fund, imToken Ventures, StarkWare)
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