THE REAL LIMIT: EXECUTION
As blockchain innovation continues – from decentralized finance to digital collectibles to the proliferation of Layer 2s – the same fundamental issue keeps resurfacing: execution doesn’t scale with the rest. Even with improvements in consensus speed and data throughput, networks still buckle when demand spikes. Developers hit ceilings, and teams keep building around outdated constraints or reinventing base layers instead of addressing the actual root cause.
True scalability isn’t just a question of throughput today – it’s about designing systems that can evolve. To get there, execution must become modular, flexible, and easy to upgrade without starting from scratch every time.
WHY WE BACKED ALTIUS
Altius is approaching scalability from a new angle: by decoupling execution from the constraints of any one blockchain. Rather than forcing projects to adopt new consensus layers or rewrite their architecture, Altius enables systems to improve performance incrementally and continuously.
Its universal execution layer works across a range of environments – whether it’s EVM, Move, or custom virtual machines – allowing developers to enhance their systems without compromise. By eliminating monolithic designs and legacy trade-offs, Altius brings speed, cost-efficiency, and cross-chain compatibility to the execution layer itself.
This isn’t a simple technical problem. Solving modular execution requires serious systems expertise, and the Altius team brings that in spades.
THE TEAM DRIVING IT
Altius is led by Annabelle Huang, whose track record at Amber Group demonstrates a deep understanding of how crypto markets work in practice, not just in theory. She brings sharp insight into liquidity dynamics and real-world infrastructure needs.
Her co-founder Anit Chakraborty is a veteran of Hudson River Trading, where he engineered ultra-low-latency systems for global financial markets – experience that directly translates to the kind of execution performance blockchain networks aspire to. The team also includes former leaders from Binance and specialists in distributed computing, making Altius uniquely positioned to tackle execution at scale.
WHAT COMES NEXT
We’re excited to invest $6M into Altius for our long-term visions. This isn’t just another infrastructure project – it’s a foundational layer that can redefine how blockchains upgrade, adapt, and thrive.
Explore more about what they’re building at altiuslabs.xyz