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Ramper Raises a $3M Pre-Seed Round, Led by Hashed
Ramper enables frictionless user-onboarding solutions on web3
Seoul, South Korea–(Newsfile Corp. – March 11, 2022) –
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Ramper is currently only available on Terra with plans to support multiple chains in the near future, starting with Polygon & other EMV-compatible chains. Ramper is currently offering a beta partner program for developers to use its product free of charge in exchange for product feedback.
There’s an immense gap between web3 adoption and the broader internet adoption today. Of the 5B active internet users that’s growing, only ~20M MAUs are using Metamask, the world’s largest non-custodial wallet. Coinbase, one of the world’s largest centralized exchanges, only has ~9M MAUs. “We imagine a world in which web3 is just like any other web applications – you just go and start using it seamlessly. To get there, we need solutions to make web3 user-friendly & accessible to all – enabling experiences that make digital ownership and identity truly human-centric.” – Sisun Lee, co-founder of Ramper.
Quote from Hashed
“Ramper is here to support everything that is required to accelerate mass adoption of Web3. The access to opportunities in crypto is still limited to very few. It is not enough for the crypto industry to just have ‘bank the unbanked’ or ’emerging markets adoption’ thesis. Ramper will do much-needed heavy lifting in removing friction points in Web3 adoption, one by one,” said Baek Kim, General Partner of Hashed.
Quote from Terra
“For the next generation of Web3 products to be successful, a seamless user experience starting with sign-on is essential. Delightful products that give the next billion users access to what the Terra blockchain can offer – from decentralized finance to the metaverse – need plug-and-play auth interfaces that work. We are excited to support infrastructure providers like Ramper that accelerate user adoption of applications built on Terra,” said Natalie Luu, Head of Ecosystem Development at Terra.
For more information, visit https://www.ramper.xyz/
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About Ramper
Ramper’s mission is to onramp the next billion users onto web3. Ramper was founded to make web3 user-friendly, letting everyone around the world gain access to web3 without having to go through its complexity. Its co-founders are Sisun Lee, Hoa Mai, Karl Jin, and Chris Yang. Sisun was previously an entrepreneur in residence at Hashed where he spun out Ramper. Previously, he was a co-founder & CEO of More Labs, a nation-wide consumer brand company, and was a product manager at Facebook, Uber, and Tesla. Hoa was previously a software engineer at Google, Apple, and Amazon. Karl was previously an engineering manager at Compass and MakeSpace. Chris was previously a software engineer at Toss.
About Hashed
Hashed is a global, multi-billion venture fund focused on backing founders pioneering the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Led by serial entrepreneurs and engineers, Hashed is expediting global blockchain adoption through strategic investments and community building. Based in Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore, and Bangalore, Hashed has cultivated industry-defining web3 founders around the globe by accelerating teams such as Terra Money, Axie Infinity, Klaytn(Kakao) Link(Line), and The Sandbox. Hashed additionally operates metaverse studio UNOPND and a digital assets custody service KODA.
Contact Information
Sisun Lee
Co-founder, Ramper Inc.
[email protected]
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Asset Token Ventures Launches MBSTokenTM Funds to Unlock Mortgage-Backed Securities on the Blockchain

Asset Token Ventures (ATV), a leader in bridging real-world assets with blockchain, has launched MBSTokenTM, a groundbreaking solution that brings liquidity, transparency, and efficiency to the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market. Designed for institutional accredited investors and qualified purchasers, MBSTokenTM offers onchain exposure to high-quality MBS assets, traditionally restricted to major financial institutions.
At the core of this initiative are two parallel funds: MBSToken ITM (for non-U.S. investors) and MBSToken IITM (for U.S. investors). By leveraging blockchain technology, ATV aims to democratize access to institutional-grade MBS-backed assets and modernize the fixed-income investment landscape.
“The fixed-income market, particularly MBS, is ripe for innovation,” said David Robnett, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV. “We are bringing institutional-grade MBS investments onchain, unlocking liquidity, improving transparency, and offering investors a seamless way to gain exposure to one of the most important financial markets.”
MBSTokenTM: A New Era for Fixed-Income Investment
MBSTokenTM is designed to deliver key advantages that address long-standing inefficiencies in the mortgage-backed securities market:
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High-Quality Backing: MBSTokens are collateralized by pools of mortgage-backed securities, many of which are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
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Tax Efficiency: ATV’s USVI-based funds qualify for a 90% income tax exemption that provides a higher overall yield and may allow investors to defer taxable appreciation until token redemption.
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Blockchain Transparency: Transactions are recorded on an immutable ledger, providing real-time insight into asset performance and portfolio composition.
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Enhanced Security: MBS holdings are structured into bankruptcy remote, stand-alone funds, providing an added layer of investor protection.
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Global Access and Liquidity: MBSTokenTM allows institutional accredited investors and qualified purchasers worldwide to participate in the U.S. mortgage-backed securities market with seamless 24/7 access and liquidity.
Institutional and Investor Participation
MBSToken’s launch underscores growing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets. ATV has already attracted significant attention from family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios with secure, yield-generating assets.
“Fixed-income markets are undergoing a digital transformation,” commented John Matheson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV. “By leveraging blockchain technology, we are making MBS investments more accessible, more efficient, and ultimately more valuable for global investors.”
Investors interested in participating can submit their applications and complete KYC/AML verification at atvfund.io.
The Broader Impact of Tokenization in Fixed-Income Markets
The $11 trillion U.S. mortgage-backed securities market plays a critical role in global finance, but historically, its complexity and inaccessibility have limited participation. MBSTokenTM marks a significant step toward digitizing fixed-income markets, offering a bridge between traditional financial structures and the efficiencies of blockchain technology.
The launch of MBSTokenTM aligns with a broader industry trend as major financial institutions increasingly explore tokenization as a means to unlock liquidity, reduce costs, and improve market efficiency. ATV’s innovative approach positions MBSTokenTM as a leader in the evolution of blockchain-powered fixed-income investments.
Paul Talbert, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV, said, “We believe tokenization will redefine how capital is deployed in traditional markets. MBSTokenTM is the first step toward a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem, one that integrates the best of institutional finance with blockchain’s transformative potential.”
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