Andreessen Horowitz’s Crypto Arm Secures $55 Million Stake in LayerZero’s ZRO Tokens Under 3-Year Vesting Terms
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has strategically acquired $55 million worth of ZRO tokens from cross-chain interoperability protocol LayerZero, according to an April 18, 2025 disclosure. The investment carries a three-year lock-up period, signaling long-term conviction in the infrastructure project’s role in facilitating seamless blockchain communication. This move aligns with a16z Crypto’s growing portfolio of interoperability solutions as demand for cross-chain applications surges. LayerZero’s ZRO token serves as the native asset for protocol governance and network fee settlements across connected blockchains.