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Web3 Data-Driven Influencer Network Aki Protocol Completes Seed Funding Led by Emoote and Mask Network

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Aki Protocol, a Web3 data-driven influencer network, announced the completion of its seed round of financing, with a valuation of $40 million. Emoote of Akatsuki Web3 Fund and Mask Network led the investment, and other institutions, including Maezawa Web3 Fund, Incuba Alpha, Meteorite Labs, CatcherVC, Alchemy Pay, Futurism Labs, and Oxbull, participated. Angel investors include founders of star projects such as CyberConnect, SynFutures, DODO, and Hooga Gaming.

It is reported that Aki Protocol has successfully connected with more than 200 Web3 projects, 147,000 independent users, and over 2,400 influencers. Aki Protocol can help project parties gain influence and expand their reach. Successful cases include EthSign, SynFutures, The Michael Jackson Foundation, Fusionist, and Cradles.

About Aki Protocol

Aki Protocol is an open multi-chain knowledge base that provides oracle services and rewards contributors to its data layer. It is a blockchain protocol that does not own or operate any computing resources or servers. Instead, it relies on a decentralized network of peer-to-peer participants who operate on an open-source algorithm to ensure network security and prevent attacks. Virtual asset staking, custodial, and exchange services are not provided by Aki Protocol.

About Aki Network

Aki Network is a consumer network that utilizes rich and composable data, with a focus on influencer-consumer graphs. The network is centered around an influencer-owned social graph, with data contributors providing valuable information. Aki Network aggregates and produces expressive data, with a composable data layer in consumer crypto that prioritizes mass adoption and information sharing.

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