LayerZero

ZRORating A-
InfrastructureCross-chain CommunicationInteroperability2021 Founded

LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed to enable developers to seamlessly issue, connect, and expand assets or applications across multiple blockchains. The protocol provides permissionless infrastructure through a decentralized architecture, with core functions including fully composable liquidity transport and support for cross-chain messaging and the Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. By decoupling underlying communication logic from the application layer, LayerZero allows smart contracts on different networks to interact directly, eliminating the complexity of cross-chain bridging while enhancing capital efficiency and development velocity.

ZRO Price$0.7710-3.14% (24H)
Market Cap$272.40M
FDV$905.87M
Daily Volume$867.18K
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Project Profile

Project Profile

Overall AssessmentA- · Sector leader · LayerZero is a leading project in the cross-chain interoperability sector, with strong technical narrative, broad ecosystem coverage, and solid institutional ba

LayerZero’s strongest edge is its clear positioning as an omnichain interoperability protocol, with broad multi-chain coverage and a growing developer/application network effect. Its institutional investor base also strengthens credibility. The main risk is that ZRO is not cheap, and circulating supply or unlock expectations may weigh on price, while intense competition in cross-chain infrastructure means long-term value still depends on real usage and standardization.

AI Bull Case· 5
  • Clear omnichain infrastructure positioning with a strong technical narrative
  • Broad coverage across major chains and ecosystems, supporting network effects
  • Cross-chain messaging and OFT standard improve developer integration value
  • Backed by many top-tier investors, signaling strong market credibility
  • Good exchange support, with relatively solid liquidity and tradability
AI Bear Case· 3
  • ZRO is not cheap on valuation, so further upside needs stronger fundamental delivery
  • Cross-chain infrastructure is highly competitive, with alternatives and peers diverting attention
  • Token economics and circulating supply pressure may temporarily weigh on price
4.2/ 5.0 Overall
Technical Architecture4.9
Market Performance4.6
Community Activity4
Tokenomics3.4
Team Background4.5
Token Concentration3.1
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Funding History

Funding History
Funding rounds5
Total funding$316M
Latest roundStrategic
Latest funding date2026-02-10
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Team

Team

AI Team Profile AnalysisExecution 9 / 10

The team is led by co-founders Bryan Pellegrino, Ryan Zarick, and Caleb Banister, with a concentrated core around technology and product execution. The project has strong backing from top-tier investors, indicating high capital confidence. However, success still depends on converting technical advantages into sustained real adoption.

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Product & Token

Product & Token
Price$0.771
Circulating Mkt Cap$272.4M
FDV$774.18M
24H Volume$867.18K

ZRO is the core asset of the project ecosystem, connecting product usage, network incentives, staking or governance functions, and the broader on-chain application stack.

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LayerZero V2

high

Oft

high

Stargate

high

LayerZero Scan

high
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Token Unlock Details

Token Unlock
60.99%Unlocked
Unlocked60.99%
Locked (linear release in progress)25.71%
Untracked13.30%

Recent Unlock Events

Linear
24.68MZRO
Linear
24.68MZRO
Linear
24.68MZRO

Unlock Schedule

Unit: ZRO · Updated 2026-08-16 01:46:28
AllocationUnlocked valueFiat value
Community250M$480.79M
Strategic Partners180.32M$346.78M
Core Contributors142.8M$274.63M
Tokens Repurchased22.4M$43.08M
Unlocked market cap
$472.39M
Unlocked circulating supply
609.95M ZRO

Token Allocation

Total supply 1B ZRO
1BZRO total supply
AllocationTotalUnlockedProgress
Community25.00%25.00%
Future Initiatives3.80%0.00%
Ecosystem & Growth9.50%0.00%
Strategic Partners32.20%18.78%
Core Contributors25.50%14.88%
Tokens Repurchased4.00%2.33%
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Ecosystem Network

Ecosystem
No ecosystem data available
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On-chain Data

On-chain Data
Average Daily Volume$36.51M90D -59.3%
Protocol TVL$6.8B
Active Trading Addresses--
Derivatives Market Share0%

On-chain data shows the project has strong momentum across trading volume and capital locked. As a leading decentralized derivatives project, it continues to show solid usage and liquidity.

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