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Auradine, a web infrastructure startup focused on decentralized app tech like zero-knowledge proofs, raised a $81M Series A led by Celesta Capital and Mayfield

Auradine, a Silicon Valley-based provider of web infrastructure solutions, has raised $81 million in a Series A funding round. The funding will be used to develop hardware and software infrastructure for decentralized applications. The round was led by venture capital firms Celesta Capital and Mayfield. Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings also participated in the round. Auradine has deep ties to traditional technology companies as its CEO and co-founders previously held senior positions at semiconductor and cybersecurity firms. The funding and expertise from strategic investors will help Auradine build a web infrastructure platform to enable decentralized applications.

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