[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Hasnain Akhtar [@Hasnain_Akhtar_](/creator/twitter/Hasnain_Akhtar_) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-18 09:10:47 UTC Community and Funding of @PortaltoBitcoin Funding History & Strategy ➡️2021 Angel Round: Portal raised $XXX million from investors including Coinbase Ventures, ArringtonXRP Capital, OKX (OKX Ventures), Republic, GenBlock, Shima Ventures, LD Capital and others ➡️January 2024 Seed Round: A larger round of $XX million led by Coinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures, and among other prominent backers ➡️Total Raised: Approximately $XXXX million across both funding rounds to date ➡️Deployment: Seed funding supports development of flagship products like Portal DEX and Portal Wallet, and integration of their AI assistant aiming for automation in liquidity routing, portfolio balancing, and momentum based strategy execution Community Focus & Growth ➡️Bitcoin Alpha Community: Launched in October 2024, this is an edutainment hub for traders, enthusiasts, and developers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and receive early access insights, featuring exclusive opportunities like NFTs, runes, and testnet access through Discord ➡️Discord & On‑Chain Engagement: As of June 2025, Portal’s Discord community surpasses XXXXXXX members. It hosts monthly Community Tech Updates, incentivized quests, and a Rewards Hub where users can earn badges, OG status, and LiteNode access ➡️Testnet Milestones: Portal has logged big traction with Testnet V1 and V2. Results include ~1 million app downloads (with ~73% active six months post‑launch) Over XX million atomic swaps executed Peak of 400K daily transactions, Support from 45+ independent validators Up to XXXXXX LiteNodes allocated 👑 ➡️Incentives & Gamification: The portal uses a gamified Rewards Hub where users complete quests to climb leaderboards, earn network emissions, and qualify for early access perks via LiteNodes or OG contributor status ➡️Community Q&A (AMA): Portal engaged directly with Reddit’s r/CryptoCurrency community in a February 2025 AMA, answering technical and strategic questions including how atomic swaps work without bridges and custody, and details on their BitScaler architecture. This served both educational and outreach purposes Funding$8.5 M (2021 angel); $XX M (2024 seed); total ≈ $XXXX M Major InvestorsCoinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures, others Community~500K Discord members, Bitcoin Alpha initiative, active AMA participation Engagement ToolsRewards Hub, lite‑node incentives, gamified quests, OG status Product Activity1M+ downloads, 14M swaps, hundreds of thousands of daily transactions on testnets --- 🔍 What to Keep an Eye On Mainnet Launch: Portal is preparing for its official mainnet launch, with continued onboarding of liquidity (an estimated $XX M–$50 M in commitments) and expansion of network features like BTC–SOL swaps and smart alerts via RAFA AI . Ecosystem Expansion: As the platform rolls out broader support for more chains, energy is focused on growing community‑sourced liquidity, validator participation, and third-party integrations. ➡️Portal to Bitcoin has a well-funded foundation (≈ $XXXX M raised so far via angel and seed rounds) backed by top-tier crypto investors. Its community engine is robust: half a million Discord members, an inclusive rewards hub, regular AMAs, and active incentives like LiteNodes and quests. Together, these elements position Portal as a player building secure, non‑custodial, and bridgeless cross‑chain swaps rooted in Bitcoin-native infrastructure  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$34million](/topic/$34million) [okx](/topic/okx) [$85million](/topic/$85million) [coinbase](/topic/coinbase) [stocks financial services](/topic/stocks-financial-services) [stocks bitcoin treasuries](/topic/stocks-bitcoin-treasuries) [Post Link](https://x.com/Hasnain_Akhtar_/status/1946135553239290336)
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Hasnain Akhtar @Hasnain_Akhtar_ on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-18 09:10:47 UTC
Community and Funding of @PortaltoBitcoin
Funding History & Strategy
➡️2021 Angel Round: Portal raised $XXX million from investors including Coinbase Ventures, ArringtonXRP Capital, OKX (OKX Ventures), Republic, GenBlock, Shima Ventures, LD Capital and others
➡️January 2024 Seed Round: A larger round of $XX million led by Coinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures, and among other prominent backers
➡️Total Raised: Approximately $XXXX million across both funding rounds to date
➡️Deployment: Seed funding supports development of flagship products like Portal DEX and Portal Wallet, and integration of their AI assistant aiming for automation in liquidity routing, portfolio balancing, and momentum based strategy execution
Community Focus & Growth
➡️Bitcoin Alpha Community: Launched in October 2024, this is an edutainment hub for traders, enthusiasts, and developers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and receive early access insights, featuring exclusive opportunities like NFTs, runes, and testnet access through Discord
➡️Discord & On‑Chain Engagement: As of June 2025, Portal’s Discord community surpasses XXXXXXX members. It hosts monthly Community Tech Updates, incentivized quests, and a Rewards Hub where users can earn badges, OG status, and LiteNode access
➡️Testnet Milestones: Portal has logged big traction with Testnet V1 and V2. Results include
~1 million app downloads (with ~73% active six months post‑launch)
Over XX million atomic swaps executed
Peak of 400K daily transactions,
Support from 45+ independent validators
Up to XXXXXX LiteNodes allocated 👑
➡️Incentives & Gamification: The portal uses a gamified Rewards Hub where users complete quests to climb leaderboards, earn network emissions, and qualify for early access perks via LiteNodes or OG contributor status
➡️Community Q&A (AMA): Portal engaged directly with Reddit’s r/CryptoCurrency community in a February 2025 AMA, answering technical and strategic questions including how atomic swaps work without bridges and custody, and details on their BitScaler architecture. This served both educational and outreach purposes
Funding$8.5 M (2021 angel); $XX M (2024 seed); total ≈ $XXXX M Major InvestorsCoinbase Ventures, Arrington Capital, OKX Ventures, others Community~500K Discord members, Bitcoin Alpha initiative, active AMA participation Engagement ToolsRewards Hub, lite‑node incentives, gamified quests, OG status Product Activity1M+ downloads, 14M swaps, hundreds of thousands of daily transactions on testnets
🔍 What to Keep an Eye On
Mainnet Launch: Portal is preparing for its official mainnet launch, with continued onboarding of liquidity (an estimated $XX M–$50 M in commitments) and expansion of network features like BTC–SOL swaps and smart alerts via RAFA AI .
Ecosystem Expansion: As the platform rolls out broader support for more chains, energy is focused on growing community‑sourced liquidity, validator participation, and third-party integrations.
➡️Portal to Bitcoin has a well-funded foundation (≈ $XXXX M raised so far via angel and seed rounds) backed by top-tier crypto investors. Its community engine is robust: half a million Discord members, an inclusive rewards hub, regular AMAs, and active incentives like LiteNodes and quests. Together, these elements position Portal as a player building secure, non‑custodial, and bridgeless cross‑chain swaps rooted in Bitcoin-native infrastructure
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