Skip Protocol is a technology company.
Skip Protocol has raised $100K across 1 funding round.
Skip Protocol has raised $100K in total across 1 funding round.
Skip Protocol has raised $100K in total across 1 funding round.
Skip Protocol's investors include Canonical Crypto, Presight Capital, Vayner RSE, Mark Cuban.
Skip Protocol is a technology company founded in 2022 that builds infrastructure tools for blockchain communities, focusing on enabling cross-chain control flow and multi-domain interactions. Its core product, the Skip:Go API, empowers developers to build sovereign software that seamlessly connects applications, protocols, or ecosystems across multiple blockchain networks. Skip primarily serves blockchain developers and projects that require integration and data streaming across chains, addressing the complexity of interoperability in decentralized environments. The company has demonstrated growth momentum through strategic funding of $6.5 million and its acquisition by the Interchain Foundation in December 2024, which expanded its reach and resources within the blockchain ecosystem[1][2].
Skip was founded in 2022 by Barry Plunkett and Maghnus Mareneck, who brought expertise in product development and engineering to the company. The idea emerged from the need to simplify and standardize cross-chain interactions in the blockchain space, a challenge that became increasingly critical as decentralized applications expanded across multiple networks. Early traction included raising $6.5 million from investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Galaxy Capital, and Robot Ventures, culminating in its acquisition by the Interchain Foundation. This acquisition marked a pivotal moment, positioning Skip as a subsidiary renamed Interchain Inc., with its founders leading product and strategic development for the foundation[1].
Skip rides the growing trend of blockchain interoperability and cross-chain infrastructure, a critical area as decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and other blockchain applications increasingly span multiple networks. The timing is favorable due to rising demand for seamless multi-chain user experiences and the need to harness value across ecosystems without fragmentation. Market forces such as the expansion of Cosmos and other interoperable blockchains support Skip’s mission. By providing robust infrastructure and MEV solutions aligned with ecosystem health, Skip influences the broader blockchain landscape by enabling more efficient, secure, and user-friendly cross-chain applications[1][4].
Looking ahead, Skip is poised to deepen its impact within the Interchain Foundation’s ecosystem, driving adoption of cross-chain native applications and enhancing liquidity flows. Trends such as increased multi-chain DeFi activity, demand for sovereign software, and ecosystem-aligned MEV management will shape its trajectory. As blockchain interoperability becomes a foundational layer for decentralized applications, Skip’s technology and strategic positioning suggest it will play a key role in enabling the next generation of cross-chain innovation and ecosystem collaboration[1][4]. This evolution ties back to Skip’s original mission to simplify and empower sovereign software development across chains, reinforcing its relevance in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.
Skip Protocol has raised $100K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $100K Seed in May 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | $100K Seed | Canonical Crypto, Presight Capital, Vayner RSE, Mark Cuban |