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High-performance cryptographic computation for blockchain proofs
Ulvetanna
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High-performance cryptographic computation for blockchain proofs
Overview
Ulvetanna provides high-performance cryptographic computation services for blockchain protocols, using FPGA clusters to accelerate zero-knowledge proofs. Its Binius software stack (Rust, Apache 2.0, open source) runs on bare-metal servers and supports proof systems like plonky2 and Polygon zkEVM, with plans for next-generation systems. The company differentiates itself by combining bespoke hardware acceleration with an open-source software stack and climate-friendly, customizable network deployments. Its goal is to deliver fast, affordable zero-knowledge proofs for modern blockchain protocols through proving-as-a-service.
About Ulvetanna
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$15M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $24 million Series A from Paradigm and Bain extended runway into 2026.
- Irreducible's 2025 Binius64 release broadened use cases beyond FPGA-heavy acceleration.
- Open-source Binius alpha and Ethereum state proving service attract developers and design partners.
What critics are saying
- Revelio Labs showed headcount falling to 10 and zero active postings by March 2026.
- Polygon zkEVM was sunset July 3, 2026, weakening a flagship integration.
- If Binius adoption stalls, commodity CPU provers and cloud vendors will compress margins.
What makes Ulvetanna unique
- Irreducible rebranded from Ulvetanna, centering FPGA-accelerated zero-knowledge proving.
- Binius64 and Binius target binary-field SNARKs, reducing proof costs versus emulation-heavy stacks.
- Polygon collaboration and open-source Rust tooling give Irreducible protocol-level credibility.
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Funding
Total Funding
$15M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Industry standards
Company News
Ulvetanna, a startup building hardware to increase the efficiency of zero-knowledge-proof generation, raised $15 million in seed funding.
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About Ulvetanna
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$15M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2022
There are no jobs for Ulvetanna right now.
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