a16z writing a $40M Series A check for blockchain infrastructure in mid-2026 signals they're still betting on DeFi tooling as a foundational layer, even if the hype cycle has cooled. Vals is likely using this to scale validator/node operations and developer SDKs—the unglamorous but defensible stuff. If you're building anything that touches on-chain state or cross-chain messaging, watch how Vals positions around fragmentation; their go-to-market will tell you whether the market still believes in unified liquidity or has accepted siloed chains.
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Vals
Vals builds infrastructure for decentralized finance applications.
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