VC-Backed Crypto Security Startup Harpie Closes Shop: What Happened?

- Harpie ceases operations, citing unsustainable business model despite strong security tools.
- Harpie plans to launch a tool for users to transfer assets from the platform.
- All giveaways from Harpie Season 1 and referral programs will still be honored.
Harpie, an on-chain firewall project designed to protect crypto users from various forms of theft, announced it has ceased operations and will no longer provide its security services. The team, whose mission involved preventing threats like phishing scams and smart contract exploits, acknowledged challenges in finding a sustainable business model to support its long-term goals.
Why Did Harpie Shut Down Despite Funding?
According to Harpie’s official announcement, while the project successfully developed valuable security tools, these efforts ultimately failed to achieve the financial viability necessary for continued operation.
This outcome occurred despite Harpie securing $4.5 million in a September 2022 seed funding round led by prominent venture firm Dragonfly Capital. The project couldn’t generate enough sustained revenue or user growth to m…
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VC-Backed Crypto Security Startup Harpie Closes Shop: What Happened?

- Harpie ceases operations, citing unsustainable business model despite strong security tools.
- Harpie plans to launch a tool for users to transfer assets from the platform.
- All giveaways from Harpie Season 1 and referral programs will still be honored.
Harpie, an on-chain firewall project designed to protect crypto users from various forms of theft, announced it has ceased operations and will no longer provide its security services. The team, whose mission involved preventing threats like phishing scams and smart contract exploits, acknowledged challenges in finding a sustainable business model to support its long-term goals.
Why Did Harpie Shut Down Despite Funding?
According to Harpie’s official announcement, while the project successfully developed valuable security tools, these efforts ultimately failed to achieve the financial viability necessary for continued operation.
This outcome occurred despite Harpie securing $4.5 million in a September 2022 seed funding round led by prominent venture firm Dragonfly Capital. The project couldn’t generate enough sustained revenue or user growth to m…
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