Lantern Capital has launched a new fund dedicated to early-stage blockchain investment, specifically targeting projects within Ethereum’s ecosystem. The firm is focusing its efforts on innovations in Layer 2 solutions and zero-knowledge proofs, with a team of over 200 researchers ready to provide technical support. Gökhan Er and Tomasz Stańczak, co-founders of the new fund and previous figures at IOSG Ventures and Ethereum Foundation respectively, bring a wealth of experience in blockchain investment. The involvement of Nethermind as General Partner further strengthens Lantern Capital’s commitment to supporting innovative projects within the Ethereum ecosystem.