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Fjord Secures $4.3M Seed Round for Community Funding

Fjord Secures $4.3 Million Seed Round: A Game Changer for Community-Focused Funding In a pivotal moment for the burgeoning world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, Fjord has successfully closed a remarkable $4.3 million seed funding round. This achievement underscores the critical need for platforms that not only connect innovative projects with dedicated backers but also prioritize fairness and transparency in the funding process. For more insights into Fjord’s potential impact, check out Fjord . A Strong Backing The oversubscribed round was led by Lemniscap , a reputable investment firm known for its focus on emerging crypto assets. Other notable participants included Mechanism Capital , Zee Prime Capital , and Castle Capital , along with a roster of angel investors such as Crypto Kaduna , Fomosaurus , Joshua Rager , and Danny Wilson of Illuvium fame. This diverse group of investors highlights the growing confidence in Fjord's mission and its potential impact on the blockch...

## Jaynti Kanani Steps Back: Implications for Polygon's Future

Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Back from Day-to-Day Operations

In a recent announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Jaynti Kanani, co-founder of Ethereum layer 2 solution Polygon, revealed his decision to step back from the day-to-day grind of the network. Kanani, who co-founded Polygon in 2017 alongside Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun, expressed his intention to focus on new adventures while continuing to support and contribute to Polygon from the sidelines.

Sandeep Nailwal, also a co-founder of Polygon, responded to Kanani's post, expressing his well wishes and acknowledging the journey they have embarked on together. Nailwal stated, "I wish we could've done more for longer together in this crazy journey that is Polygon. But hey, you got to do what you got to do."

This news comes on the heels of a leadership shakeup within Polygon Labs, the company behind the network. In July, Marc Boiron, the chief legal officer of Polygon Labs, was promoted to the role of CEO, while President Ryan Wyatt transitioned to an advisory position. These changes demonstrate the company's commitment to evolving and adapting to the needs of the network.

Despite Kanani's departure, Polygon's native token, MATIC, has remained steady. Currently priced in the range of $0.55 to $0.58, the token has maintained this level since the beginning of the month. As of the time of writing, MATIC is valued at $0.58, marking a 3.5% increase in the last 24 hours.

When approached for comment, Polygon declined to provide any additional information regarding Kanani's departure. As the network continues to grow and innovate, it will be interesting to see how the absence of Kanani's day-to-day involvement will impact Polygon's future developments.

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