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Zircuit Raises Mainnet Funding Round With Participation From Binance Labs, Mirana Ventures, And Others

George Town, Cayman Islands, July 22nd, 2024, Chainwire

 

Zircuit, a fully EVM-compatible ZK rollup with AI-enabled sequencer level security, today announced it raised a Mainnet funding round with participation from Binance Labs, Mirana Ventures, Amber Group, Selini, Robot Ventures, Nomad Capital, Borderless Capital, and prominent angel investors including the founders of Renzo, Etherfi, Pendle, Parallel, LayerZero, Axelar, F2Pool, Nonce, KelpDAO, ETHGlobal, Maelstrom, and more. With this new funding, Zircuit will be able to supercharge ecosystem growth and activity on its network, building upon a strong technical foundation and over $2.9 billion in staked assets.

Since 2022, the Zircuit team has built a new L2 network that introduces a revolutionary new approach to onchain security. Zircuit protects dApps and their users from blockchain vulnerabilities through its novel infrastructure that is armored by sequencer-level security and built-in, automated AI techniques to guard against smart contract exploits and malicious actors. The network’s hybrid architecture also results in a fast, low-cost, and fully EVM-compatible ZK rollup, offering unparalleled security for users without compromising speed or compatibility.

Bolstered by its strong security infrastructure, Zircuit plans to become a central hub for restaked assets that features unparalleled security and allows users to earn industry-leading yields natively. The landscape of liquid restaking is still nascent and rapidly evolving and new LRT protocols are constantly emerging, making it challenging for even experienced users to track and choose the best and the safest protocols for deploying their capital. Zircuit aims to address this problem by becoming a major liquidity hub for restaked assets (ETH, BTC, LSTs, and LRTs) where users can easily allocate their capital and have peace of mind knowing that funds are deployed to the safest and highest quality protocols.

“At Binance Labs, we support projects that are innovating in Web3 and accelerating the blockchain industry. Through its integration of sequencer level security, Zircuit is providing a more secure L2 solution and we look forward to watching it grow and develop further,” said Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance and Head of Binance Labs.

“Security has been a persistent issue in the crypto space, with breaches occurring almost daily. Zircuit, founded by top security veterans, leads the industry with its best-in-class security architecture. The team’s clear growth strategy has led to explosive growth in assets locked since launch,” said Erick Zhang, Managing Partner of Nomad Capital. “We are excited to support and continue working with the Zircuit team.”

“As the web3 space accelerates toward mainstream adoption, Zircuit will empower this growth by providing the necessary infrastructure to onboard the masses. Our years of research into rollups and blockchain security have allowed us to build an L2 network with unparalleled security and scalability. We’re proud to have the support of Binance Labs, Mirana Ventures, and our other investors as we approach our first phase of Mainnet and establish Zircuit as a cornerstone in the industry,” stated Martin Derka, co-founder of Zircuit.

Zircuit’s Mainnet Phase 1 is set to launch in the coming weeks.

To learn more about Zircuit, users can visit zircuit.com or read the developer docs at docs.zircuit.com

To participate in Build to Earn, users can visit: https://build.zircuit.com/

To participate in Zircuit Staking, users can visit: https://stake.zircuit.com/

About Zircuit 

Zircuit is a ZK rollup with AI-enabled sequencer-level security and parallelized circuits. Built by a team of web3 security veterans and PhDs in computer science, algorithms, and cryptography, Zircuit’s unique architecture combines the best of both worlds of performance and security. To learn more visit zircuit.com or follow us on Twitter/X @ZircuitL2

 

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CompoSecure Earns Sustainability Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Second Consecutive Year, Placing in the Top 15% of Companies Globally

2024-10-03T12:00:00Z

Strengthened commitment to sustainability practices results in a 7-point improvement Year-over-Year

SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompoSecure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMPO), a leader in metal payment cards, security, and authentication solutions, was awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognized leader in business sustainability ratings, for the second consecutive year. This accolade places CompoSecure in the top 15% of companies globally and highlights its commitment to sustainability through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

CompoSecure is honored to have earned a second EcoVadis Silver Medal, a testament to our relentless drive for environmental progress,” said Greg Maes, COO of CompoSecure. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our employees, whose efforts each day propel us forward in our mission to enhance our ESG practices. We are grateful for their commitment and excited to continue making a positive impact.”

CompoSecure’s received a 67 in 2024 versus 60 in 2023, demonstrating significant progress in integrating ESG principles into its operations. The company's performance was assessed by EcoVadis across four critical categories, including environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This year, EcoVadis updated its benchmarking methodology, which the Company believes makes the score improvement even more impressive.

Key ESG Highlights Contributing to the Silver Medal:

  • Environment: CompoSecure has expanded its use of recycled materials in its metal payment cards, which are made from 65% post-consumer recycled stainless steel, reducing environmental impact.
  • Labor & Human Rights: CompoSecure maintains fair labor practices and safe, inclusive working conditions across its operations, prioritizing the well-being of its workforce.
  • Ethics: The company aligns its ethical practices with global corporate responsibility and transparency standards.
  • Sustainable Procurement: CompoSecure upholds high standards for sourcing and procurement.

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis. EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and the ISO 26000 standard. The ratings provide an evidenced-based analysis on performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000, CompoSecure (Nasdaq: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders, fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance, simplicity and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecure’s innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique, premium branded experiences, enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information, please visit www.CompoSecure.com and www.GetArculus.com.

For CompoSecure

Anthony Piniella
Head of Communications 
(917) 208-7724
[email protected]

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
[email protected]


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