Summary

1kx is a research-driven global investment firm established in 2018, focusing on deep-diving the technology sector to identify winners and founders who compress cost structures. The company's most recent thesis highlights two critical mechanisms for capitalizing on high-value assets: cost of trust 2.0 and riskless yield. This framework posits that large technological outcomes accrue primarily to networks compressed by providers, which are increasingly reliant on decentralized finance (DeFi) stablecoin payments and underlying protocols. The firm's approach underscores a commitment to fundamental underwriting across multiple market cycles and strategic partnering with founders building compounding configurations that require blockchain technology to exist. The team has successfully implemented this strategy, resulting in 168 profitable exits over eight years plus more than 160 investments. A core mission of 1kx is the backing of the networks and companies that lower the cost of trust through sustainable innovation. Through their portfolio, which includes major projects such as Ark Financial, Arweave, and various DeFi protocols, the firm has identified emerging markets where real demand for financial security and privacy services is driving significant revenue growth.

Title

1kx · Making Trust Instant, Open and Programmable

Description

1kx is a research-driven global investment firm making trust instant, open, and programmable, with 160+ investments since 2018 across DeFi, stablecoins, and onchain infrastructure.

Categories

Technology

Upstreams

caldera.xyz, gravitaprotocol.com, iyk.app, liquity.org

Downstreams

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NS Lookup

A 76.76.21.21

Dates

Created 2024-02-26

Updated 2026-10-21

Summarized 2026-10-21