- Shards Protocol secured $2M to expand Aura’s capabilities.
- Aura aims to transform Web3 contributions into reputation.
- No immediate impact on existing cryptocurrencies noted.

Shards Protocol, led by CEO Stefano D’Silva, successfully raised $2 million in June 2025 to advance its decentralized Web3 reputation layer, Aura, supported by Animoca Brands.
Shards Protocol’s funding is pivotal as it enhances community engagement and scalability within the Web3 ecosystem.
Shards Protocol has secured $2 million in funding to enhance its Aura decentralized reputation layer. Led by Stefano D’Silva, the project has captured attention by advancing on-chain contributions and aiming for a token launch.
The $2 million investment, spearheaded by Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and Yield Guild Games, highlights the confidence in Shards Protocol. It underscores a broader trend toward verifiable reputation in Web3.
The new funding will likely affect the Ethereum and broader Web3 gaming ecosystem. Investors see potential in the platform, as it increasingly addresses user engagement through reputation and rewards systems.
The project could reshape interactions in decentralized networks, prompting regulatory and technological adaptations. Historical trends suggest that as Aura integrates, network effects within Ethereum and other chains may intensify.
Aura’s developments hint at a future shift in decentralized system dynamics. The potential token launch may spur further engagement and catalyze more robust network participation within the Web3 space.
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“The company onboarded over 1 million users across all products and generated $1M+ trading volume, but we quickly realised that web3 needed more. That is why we introduced flagship product Aura, a recognition layer that transforms your on-chain contributions into reputation and rewards.” — Stefano D’Silva, CEO & Co-Founder, Shards Protocol
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