Merkle Network — Closing and Open for Acquisition

Alex Cupra
Merkle Network
Published in
3 min readAug 4, 2023

Dear Merkle Network Community,

With a mix of gratitude and a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that after a challenging journey, Merkle Network will be closing its doors. Since inception, we have strived to bring innovative cross chain solutions to the blockchain space, and it is with pride that we recall the development achievements we made together.

Merkle Network, from its inception, was envisioned as an interoperability protocol that would bridge the gap between various blockchain networks. Our primary goal was to enable seamless cross-chain messaging using a decentralized oracle network. By doing so, we aimed to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology and empower developers and users alike.

Journey so far

During our journey, we achieved significant milestones that laid the foundation for a more connected blockchain ecosystem. Some of the key accomplishments include:

  1. Mainnet of Merkle Network: We successfully launched our testnet and mainnet, allowing users to experience the power of cross-chain communication firsthand.
  2. Cross Chain Bridge: Our team worked tirelessly to develop a robust cross-chain bridge, facilitating the smooth exchange of assets and data between different blockchain networks.
  3. Integration on Multiple Blockchains: We forged partnerships and integrated Merkle Network with multiple blockchain platforms, expanding its reach and potential impact.

Challenges We Faced

As with any ambitious venture, Merkle Network encountered its share of challenges along the way. Despite our efforts, we faced several hurdles, including:

  1. Lack of Funds: We struggled to secure sufficient funding to sustain the project’s operations and effectively market it to a wider audience. Our initial funding round was aimed at raising sufficient funds for building the product and initial marketing expenses which we successfully accomplished. Our follow up funding round was aimed at growth and adoption of the protocol. However, we could not due to the negative sentiment in the market.
  2. Bear Market Sentiment: The bear market sentiment in the crypto space adversely affected user enthusiasm and participation in the project. It affected both access to capital and a drop in on-chain activity by potential users.
  3. Liquidity Bootstrapping: Ensuring smooth operation of the protocol across multiple chains proved to be a formidable challenge, especially in terms of bootstrapping liquidity.

$MERKLE Liquidity Availability

We want to ensure that our community members have ample time to swap their $MERKLE tokens. Consequently, the liquidity on the $MERKLE trading pair on Pancakeswap pool will be available until 4th September 2023. Please take this opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to your holdings.

What’s Next

While it saddens us to announce the closure of Merkle Network, we firmly believe that the solutions we have developed hold immense value in the blockchain landscape. Therefore, we take this opportunity to announce that we are open to acquisition.

If you represent a project or organization interested in acquiring Merkle Network’s technology, team, and expertise, we encourage you to reach out to us at info@merkle.network. This presents an excellent opportunity for those who wish to carry forward the vision of seamless blockchain interoperability.

Gratitude to the Community

In closing, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the entire Merkle Network community. Your unwavering support and belief in our mission have been the driving force behind our efforts. We hope our collective journey has left a lasting impact on the blockchain world.

Though Merkle Network will come to a close, the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defined our project will continue to flourish within the broader blockchain community. The lessons we’ve learned and the experience we’ve gained will undoubtedly influence the development of future blockchain projects.

For any further queries or information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for being part of the Merkle Network adventure.

Sincerely,

The Merkle Network Team

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Alex Cupra
Merkle Network

Founder of Ethverse, Ethereum developer 3+ years experience