Units.Network

Units.Network operates as a foundational Layer-0 blockchain infrastructure, designed to function as an ecosystem for creating and connecting multiple blockchains. Founded by Sasha Ivanov, the creator of the Waves blockchain, Units.Network aims to extend the capabilities of the Waves ecosystem by providing a framework for developers and businesses to launch their own customizable and interoperable sidechains. The project was conceived to address scalability and complexity challenges, offering a simplified process for blockchain creation that does not require deep technical expertise.

The core of the business is to provide a modular, EVM-compatible environment where users can deploy their own blockchains through a DAO-governed factory model. This model allows for the creation of new chains via a proposal to the ecosystem's Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), which, upon approval, facilitates the launch. The platform's architecture is built to support what it terms infinite scalability and trustless interoperability between all connected chains. A key technical feature is its consensus mechanism, which utilizes restaking, allowing staked assets to remain liquid while still contributing to network security. This approach contrasts with traditional staking models that typically lock assets.

Revenue and ecosystem growth are driven by its native utility token, UNIT0. This token is central to the network's operations, used for paying transaction fees, participating in governance votes on project funding and new chain launches, and as an incentive for network participants. For instance, the DAO can issue grants of up to 30,000 UNIT0 tokens to support new projects integrating with the network. The business targets developers, startups, and enterprises that require dedicated, scalable blockchain solutions without the overhead of building from the ground up. In June 2025, the company announced it had secured $10 million in a funding round led by Nimbus Capital to enhance its infrastructure and develop AI-driven tools, such as an AI Launchpad and an AI Liquidity Manager, to further lower entry barriers for developers and improve on-chain market efficiency.

Keywords: Layer-0 blockchain, blockchain infrastructure, Sasha Ivanov, Waves protocol, EVM-compatible, modular blockchain, interoperability, restaking, DAO governance, sidechains, blockchain factory, UNIT0 token, decentralized applications, blockchain scalability, cross-chain, Web3 infrastructure, blockchain development, decentralized finance, crypto infrastructure, blockchain-as-a-service