AltLayer, a rollups platform focusing on blockchain scalability, recently announced that they have raised an impressive $14.4 million in a strategic funding round. The fundraising round was co-led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, with the aim of expanding the company’s team and advancing its rollup infrastructure. Other participants in the funding included OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Bankless Ventures, Breyer Capital, among others, all contributing to AltLayer’s efforts to enhance blockchain scalability and interoperability.
Following the distribution of a $100 million airdrop, AltLayer faced backlash from the community. The distribution seemed to favor certain non-fungible token (NFT) holders, leading to allegations of unfair token distribution. AltLayer’s Head of Growth addressed the concerns by stating that the distribution was coincidental and outlined the circumstances surrounding the airdrop. The controversy reignited discussions on the equitable distribution of tokens in community airdrops, prompting suggestions from the community on eligibility criteria for future airdrops.
AltLayer recently announced the commencement of their “ALT Airdrop Season One” for Celestia stakers. Eligible participants who had previously registered were instructed to visit the official claim portal and navigate to the Celestia tab to initiate the claim process. The claim period for the ALT tokens is set from Feb. 20, 0800 UTC to March 5, 0800 UTC, 2024.
Despite the controversies surrounding AltLayer’s recent funding round and airdrop distribution, the company remains committed to its mission of enhancing blockchain scalability and interoperability. With the support of top VCs and the community, AltLayer is well-positioned to continue its growth and advancements in the blockchain space. As the company navigates through challenges and criticisms, it is essential for AltLayer to prioritize transparency and fairness in all its operations to build trust and credibility among its stakeholders.
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