LayerZero Launches 'Zero' Blockchain with Backing from Citadel Securities for Global Markets

LayerZero Labs has unveiled its new 'Zero' blockchain, designed specifically for global financial markets. The project has secured a significant strategic investment from Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker. This backing from a traditional finance giant signals strong institutional confidence in LayerZero's vision to bridge decentralized and traditional finance. The 'Zero' blockchain aims to provide a high-throughput, compliant infrastructure for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and institutional-grade DeFi applications, positioning itself as a key player in the future of global market infrastructure.