According to @EmberCN, Irys has closed a 10 million US dollar Series A financing round led by CoinFund, indicating strong investor backing in a cautious market, source: @EmberCN on X, August 25, 2025. According to @EmberCN, the project’s stated next step after the Series A is to launch its mainnet, which sets a clear near-term development milestone for market tracking, source: @EmberCN on X, August 25, 2025. According to @EmberCN, despite a strong crypto market this year, crypto venture capital deployment remains prudent and the number of completed financings is well below last year, highlighting tighter selection standards that can shape deal flow and sentiment, source: @EmberCN on X, August 25, 2025.

According to Miles Deutscher, crypto VC funding in Q1 2025 surged to its highest level since Q3 2022, indicating renewed investor confidence and potential growth opportunities in the cryptocurrency market. This increase suggests a positive outlook for crypto startups and emphasizes the importance of strategic investment in blockchain technology.