Babylon

Babylon, a Bitcoin staking system, has started the first phase of its self-custodial mainnet. For Bitcoin (BTC), this evolution signals a turning point since it adds a new dimension to its use outside of its conventional functions as a medium of trade and a store of wealth.
<h2 id="babylon-makes-a-massive-move">Babylon Makes a Massive Move</h2>
Launched, Babylon users may now stake their Bitcoin via smart contracts—an invention that might completely change how BTC interacts with the larger crypto scene. Data from Babylon’s official website shows that the platform has already drawn a sizable user base—12,710 stakers actively involved in over 20,600 staking delegations. This degree of participation emphasizes Babylon’s staking solutions’ growing interest and confidence.
Emphasizing the importance of this launch, the team of the protocol went to social media platform X <a href="https://x.com/babylonlabs_io/status/1826584639147848087" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">saying</a>, “The Babylon Bitcoin Staking Mainnet launch leads to the third native use case for Bitcoin, the asset, alongside value storage and simple payments: staking to secure PoS networks and earn rewards.” This comment emphasizes Babylon’s goal to establish Bitcoin as a major participant in the proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystem, therefore extending its value and usefulness in an ever more varied cryptocurrency environment.
<h3 id="fundraising-record">Fundraising Record</h3>
Strategic moves and significant interest from well-known crypto entrepreneurs define Babylon’s path to this point. The protocol first made <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/312306/babylon-to-launch-self-custodial-bitcoin-staking-mainnet-in-two-days" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">hints</a> about the August 21 self-custodial mainnet launch, therefore preparing the ground for what would be a gradual release. Babylon’s outstanding fundraising record and backing from powerful crypto-based investors helped to generate excitement about this event.
<h2 id="babylon-got-18m-in-series-a">Babylon Got $18M in Series A</h2>
Babylon got $18 million in Series A money in December 2023; Polychain Capital and Hack VC made leading <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/babylon-leads-crypto-raises-with-70m-investment-round/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">investments in Babylon</a>. Establishing Babylon’s basis and placing it as a major participant in the Bitcoin staking scene depends on this first investment round, hence it is quite important. The enthusiasm kept growing when, two months later, Binance Labs made an unidentified donation to the initiative, confirming its potential.
Late May of this year saw Babylon’s most <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/crypto-startups-secure-more-funding-in-q2-despite-fewer-deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">notable funding success</a> as the protocol raised an astounding $70 million. Leading this round was Paradigm, a venture capital company well-known for its keen emphasis on creative crypto initiatives. A group of prominent investors—Bullish Capital, Polychain Capital, Hashkey Capital, Mantle, Galaxy, and Hack VC—provided more support. Along with supporting Babylon’s financial stability, this flood of money highlighted the growing conviction in the vision and long-term viability of the project.
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