DeepNode Secures $5M Funding on Ethereum Layer 2 Base, Aiming Mainnet Launch by Q1 2026

DeepNode, a decentralized AI infrastructure builder, disclosed a total funding of $5 million, composed of a $2 million seed round at a $25 million valuation and a $3 million strategic round at a $75 million valuation. The seed tranche attracted participation from community members, while the strategic round drew backing from notable investors such as Blockchain Founders Fund and Side Door Ventures, among others. Built on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Base and employing the PoWR mechanism, DeepNode aims to progress toward a mainnet launch by end-Q1 2026.

With this financing milestone, DeepNode positions itself at the intersection of decentralized AI and scalable blockchain infrastructure, leveraging Base’s security model to accelerate development timelines and governance readiness. The capital will support product engineering, security audits, and ecosystem partnerships to advance mainnet readiness and commercial traction in early 2026.