
Rome, a blockchain startup, has raised $9 million in funding from investors including Hack VC, Polygon Ventures, HashKeyGroup, and PortalVentures. The funds will be used to integrate Solana as an auxiliary network for Ethereum Layer-2 blockchains. This integration aims to enhance Ethereum’s Layer-2 solutions by leveraging Solana's speed and decentralization. Co-founded by Anil Kumar and Sattvik Kansal, Rome plans to utilize Solana’s shared sequencers and data availability to improve the scalability and interoperability of Ethereum Layer-2 networks.

🚨 JUST IN: @RomeProtocol has announced $9 million in funding to expand its service of modular development of @solana services on the Ethereum network. https://t.co/MOr4rfq0fU
.@RomeProtocol secures $9 million to bring @solana capabilities to Ethereum Layer-2 via @hardeyjumoh https://t.co/RsT5b3VtAJ
FOLLOW-UP ARTICLE: @RomeProtocol Crypto Startup Raises $9M to Use Solana for Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchains. More details: (@ComposableD) https://t.co/rU6xj7AdSl https://t.co/5Ut3KMAWtE