Kinto

Kinto is a KYC-enabled Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum using the OP Stack, based in the United States, providing safe and insured access to financial services for institutions and decentralized protocols through built-in insurance, KYC, and fraud monitoring. The company has secured $8.5 million in total funding across two rounds, with an estimated annual revenue of $1 million and a valuation of $3.2 million. Kinto serves approximately 40,000 users and operates with a team of 1-10 employees. Lead investors include Kyber Capital Crypto, Spartan Group, Parafi, Skybridge, and Robot Ventures. The platform maintains non-custodial and permissionless operations, which are governed by its community. Kinto was co-founded by Ramon Recuero in 2023. Its business model centers on funded through venture capital, raised $8.5 million across two rounds, with estimated annual revenue of $1 million.