Suzaku Avalanche Decentralization Secures $1.5M

August 29, 2025— Suzaku, a protocol focused on scaling and securing Avalanche Layer 1 blockchains, has raised $1.5 million through a mix of seed funding, public sales, and ecosystem grants. The funding strengthens Suzaku’s role as a core player in Suzaku Avalanche decentralization, helping new Layer 1 networks transition from centralized to permissionless validator sets.

Building the Future of Avalanche Decentralization

Suzaku provides a framework that addresses a core challenge in blockchain: how emerging Layer 1s decentralize validation without sacrificing security. Its model includes network reference architectures, a development stack, and security modules, giving builders a direct path toward decentralization.

By enabling stakers, operators, and L1 networks to connect in a validator marketplace, Suzaku strengthens Avalanche’s infrastructure. Its approach ensures that networks can move beyond permissioned systems into truly distributed validation.

Codebase: The Accelerator Path

Suzaku’s journey began with Codebase Season 1, where it refined its product strategy and security architecture during a 10-week program. Supported by Ava Labs engineers and ecosystem mentors, the team positioned itself as a decentralization hub for Avalanche.

The accelerator provided $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, allowing Suzaku’s founders Léo Paul and Gauthier Leonard to scale without equity loss. Codebase connections also helped secure partnerships with key Avalanche protocols like Dexalot and PLYR.

Strategic Positioning for Avalanche9000

The timing of Suzaku’s raise aligns with Avalanche9000’s testnet rollout. Thanks to ACP-77, validators no longer need to stake 2,000 AVAX on the Primary Network to validate subnets. Suzaku has already supported L1 builders in implementing secure models during Avalanche9000, and co-authored ACP-99 as a standard for validator management.