Layerzero

LayerZero is an omnichain messaging protocol that allows blockchains to communicate without relying on a single bridge operator. It uses lightweight on-chain endpoints called Ultra Light Nodes, along with two off-chain roles: an oracle and a relayer. This setup lets messages and proofs move between chains with less on-chain overhead than full nodes require. Each chain maintains its own security, while still letting other chains verify events.

Developers use LayerZero to create omnichain tokens with a single global supply, while balances exist on multiple chains. Teams also connect DeFi building blocks, so liquidity and composability are not split by chain boundaries. Games and NFT projects use LayerZero to move items or state between networks. Tools like Stargate show how liquidity routing and simple cross-chain transfers can be built on top of this messaging layer.

LayerZero’s message volume and developer activity have increased over the last few years, with usage metrics expanding to the low millions and hundreds of projects integrating the tech. The team also launched a native token, $ZRO, and rolled out standards like the Omnichain Fungible Token to make multi-chain patterns easier for everyday devs.

Investors noticed LayerZero early, and the company brought on a strong team. Private funding rounds were led by firms like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase Ventures, PayPal Ventures, and other notable crypto venture capitalists. These backers helped fund fast engineering and ecosystem growth, making LayerZero one of the best-financed infrastructure teams.

Layerzero’s early financing rounds granted select backers equity at capped valuations, alongside contractual rights to ZRO token allocations. Depending on the underlying agreement, these rights may entitle investors to a defined percentage of the token supply, token allocations economically equivalent to their equity position, or tokens issued at a predetermined discount.

While neither Layerzero equity nor associated token rights are tradable on public equity or crypto exchanges, they can be transacted privately via over-the-counter markets. Acquire.Fi provides an institutional-grade OTC and secondaries marketplace that enables qualified buyers to access Layerzero equity and equity-linked token rights directly from team members and early investors.

Through Acquire.Fi, institutions can review existing opportunities that align with their investment mandate and execute offers with defined pricing, size, and structural terms. Alternatively, buyers may submit a bespoke Buy request to source Layerzero equity and token exposure tailored to their allocation, valuation, and risk parameters.

For existing equity-and-token holders, the same marketplace supports discreet liquidity events. Sellers can create a Sell listing to engage qualified institutional demand or review active bids from vetted counterparties.

Across all transactions, Acquire.Fi provides end-to-end support, including counterparty screening, coordination with legal and compliance stakeholders, and facilitation of the OTC settlement process. This ensures that Layerzero equity and token transactions are executed efficiently, securely, and in line with institutional standards.