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![Smartecio Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1320085361394130944.png) SmartecVitalik [@Smartecio](/creator/twitter/Smartecio) on x 44.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-15 18:31:33 UTC

. @citrea_xyz just announced their incentivised testnet 
Note: Access is gated (invite only)
To gain access, 
visit:
Enter your email address and request for invite code ✨️ 

Testnet goes live on 17th, so keep your code safe!

Citrea raised $14M in their just concluded series A round and I think this is just the beginning. 
The Zk+BTCFi narrative is one narrative you shouldn't ignore.
Now what is citrea?

Why It Matters:
Citrea addresses Bitcoin’s scalability challenges by enabling faster, cheaper, and more complex transactions while preserving Bitcoin’s core strengths which are security, decentralization, and censorship resistance. By integrating zero-knowledge proofs and EVM compatibility, Citrea aims to make Bitcoin a viable platform for a wide range of financial applications, positioning it as a global financial infrastructure.

Funding and Team:
Developed by Chainway Labs, Citrea raised $2.7M in seed funding in 2023 (led by Galaxy) and $14M in a Series A round in 2024 (led by Founders Fund). The team is focused on advancing Bitcoin’s adoption as a programmable asset.

Community and Ecosystem:
Citrea supports developers through the Citrea Origins (@CitreaOrigins) program, fostering the creation of non-custodial Bitcoin applications (₿apps) for payments, DeFi, and privacy-focused solutions. It also provides resources for startups, including technical, marketing, and fundraising support. You can apply to become a builder today:

See you on 17th 🫡✨️

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XXXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1945189507520979369/c:line.svg)

**Related Topics**
[seed funding](/topic/seed-funding)
[$14m](/topic/$14m)

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Smartecio Avatar SmartecVitalik @Smartecio on x 44.8K followers Created: 2025-07-15 18:31:33 UTC

. @citrea_xyz just announced their incentivised testnet Note: Access is gated (invite only) To gain access, visit: Enter your email address and request for invite code ✨️

Testnet goes live on 17th, so keep your code safe!

Citrea raised $14M in their just concluded series A round and I think this is just the beginning. The Zk+BTCFi narrative is one narrative you shouldn't ignore. Now what is citrea?

Why It Matters: Citrea addresses Bitcoin’s scalability challenges by enabling faster, cheaper, and more complex transactions while preserving Bitcoin’s core strengths which are security, decentralization, and censorship resistance. By integrating zero-knowledge proofs and EVM compatibility, Citrea aims to make Bitcoin a viable platform for a wide range of financial applications, positioning it as a global financial infrastructure.

Funding and Team: Developed by Chainway Labs, Citrea raised $2.7M in seed funding in 2023 (led by Galaxy) and $14M in a Series A round in 2024 (led by Founders Fund). The team is focused on advancing Bitcoin’s adoption as a programmable asset.

Community and Ecosystem: Citrea supports developers through the Citrea Origins (@CitreaOrigins) program, fostering the creation of non-custodial Bitcoin applications (₿apps) for payments, DeFi, and privacy-focused solutions. It also provides resources for startups, including technical, marketing, and fundraising support. You can apply to become a builder today:

See you on 17th 🫡✨️

XXXXXX engagements

Engagements Line Chart

Related Topics seed funding $14m

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