News•Feb 10, 2026
Citadel and Cathie Wood Back Zero, a New Blockchain Designed for Traditional Finance
LayerZero, backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia, unveiled Zero—a new blockchain built for traditional finance. The network leverages zero‑knowledge proofs to claim 2 million transactions per second at sub‑cent costs, far outpacing Solana’s 100k TPS limit. Wall Street heavyweights including Citadel Securities, Cathie Wood’s ARK, and Intercontinental Exchange have pledged investment, partnership, or advisory roles. A live demo is slated for Tuesday, with a full launch expected in September.
