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According to media reports, RockSolid Network completed a $2.8 million Pre-Seed funding round on September 25, 2025. Participating investors include Castle Island, GSR, Rocket Pool, Kindred Ventures, Blockchain Builders Fund, and Stanford Blockchain Accelerator. Following this round, RockSolid Network’s total funding has reached $2.8 million.RockSolid Network is an Ethereum liquid staking protocol. Its flagship product, RockSolid ETH, is a Layer-2 liquid staking token (LST) built on the RocketPool protocol. The product integrates LST liquidity with higher yields than standard staking and low transaction fees, delivering enhanced staking services for users.As the Ethereum ecosystem continues to evolve, demand for liquid staking solutions is rising. RockSolid Network’s innovative approach offers an improved user experience and contributes to greater liquidity in the Ethereum staking market. This funding round will enable the team to further optimize product functionality, expand market share, and advance the development of decentralized staking services.

According to media reports, Spiko completed a $22 million Series A financing round on July 17, 2025. The round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Bpifrance, Blockwall, White Star First, and other institutions. Notable individual investors included Nik Storonsky, founder of Revolut, and Harsh Sinha, former CTO of Wise. Following this round, Spiko’s total funding has reached approximately $26.18 million.Spiko is a securities tokenization platform built on distributed ledger technology, dedicated to providing issuance, management, and distribution services for securities. Its first product is a fully licensed tokenized money market fund, accessible through any Web3 wallet compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Amid the broader trend of digital transformation, tokenized securities are emerging as a key area for the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology.It is noteworthy that in June 2024, Spiko completed a €4 million seed round. Securing substantial financing within a year demonstrates strong institutional confidence in the securities tokenization sector. As regulatory frameworks continue to mature and institutional investors increase their participation, the tokenized securities market is poised for rapid growth. As an innovator in this space, Spiko is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation of traditional financial markets.