According to media reports, LayerZero secured $55 million in OTC financing on April 17, 2025. The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz. Following this round, LayerZero’s total cumulative funding has reached $261 million, further strengthening its leading position in the cross-chain interoperability sector.LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed specifically for lightweight cross-chain messaging. The protocol offers verifiable and guaranteed message delivery with configurable trust mechanisms, implemented through a series of gas-efficient, non-upgradable smart contracts. As a critical component of Web3 infrastructure, LayerZero is advancing blockchain ecosystem connectivity and delivering a more seamless cross-chain experience for users.LayerZero’s development trajectory reflects sustained investor confidence in its technological innovation and market prospects. Since its initial $6 million Series A funding in September 2021, the project has undergone multiple funding rounds, including a $120 million Series B in April 2023. In June 2024, LayerZero’s native token ZRO was officially listed for trading and debuted on several leading exchanges, attracting significant market attention. Subsequently, in October 2024, LayerZero launched the StarCrest (SCR) token, which also became available on major exchanges, further expanding its ecosystem applications. The completion of this latest financing will provide LayerZero with ample capital to accelerate technological iteration and ecosystem development in the cross-chain interoperability field.