Babylon Secures $15 Million in Financing on January 7, 2026

According to media reports, Babylon secured $15 million in financing on January 7, 2026, with Andreessen Horowitz as the lead investor. Following this round, Babylon's total cumulative financing reached $96 million.Babylon is a Layer 1 public blockchain project founded by Stanford University Professor David Tse. The project aims to extend Bitcoin's unparalleled security to all Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains without increasing energy costs. The team comprises Stanford University researchers, experienced developers, and senior business advisors.As a next-generation blockchain infrastructure project, Babylon’s innovation lies in addressing the longstanding industry challenge of balancing security and energy efficiency. By enabling PoS networks with Bitcoin’s robust security, Babylon provides enhanced security assurance for the entire blockchain ecosystem. This technological solution is expected to drive the industry toward greater security and efficiency.Since its inception, Babylon has achieved several significant milestones. The mainnet was officially launched in August 2024, and a $70 million funding round was completed in May of the same year. In April 2024, Babylon initiated an airdrop of its BABY token with a total supply of 10 billion, of which 15% is allocated for community incentives. This initiative aims to further expand community engagement and inject new momentum into ecosystem development.This round of financing will help Babylon continue to improve its technical infrastructure, expand ecosystem partnerships, and advance its global market strategy. As the project evolves, Babylon is poised to become a key bridge connecting Bitcoin-level security with multiple public blockchains.