Quicknode

November 7, 2023 — 3 min read

We're thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with LG CNS, the Digital Transformation specialist in South Korea!

This collaboration marks the beginning of a transformative era for blockchain infrastructure, particularly in the influential APAC market, with an emphasis on South Korea's dynamic tech scene. The partnership is punctuated by a strategic investment into Quicknode, bringing total funding for the company to over $100M.

A shared vision for digital interactions, finance, and data security

This isn’t just a partnership of two industry leaders but a reflection of a shared vision for a blockchain-empowered future. Quicknode, known for best-in-class blockchain solutions, and LG CNS, a leading digital transformation specialist and growth partner with a strong focus on client-centric DX optimization, cloud, AI/Big data, smart factory, smart logistics, and web3, setting the stage for groundbreaking innovations in APAC's digital domain.

Beyond the tech, the collaboration highlights the two firms' commitment to fostering a more inclusive, informed, and empowered blockchain community in the APAC region. This is not just about technological integration but also about shaping the region's future of digital interactions, finance, and data security.

Paving the way for global blockchain adoption

This announcement comes just nine months after Quicknode announced an initial Series B Raise of $60 million led by 10T Holdings in January 2023. During that time, Quicknode has continued to grow its user base by adding over 100k new users in 2023 and expanding its global team. Quicknode currently provides industry-leading blockchain infrastructure on over 24 blockchains, including elastic APIs, powerful analytics, and expert-crafted resources that enable a wide range of use cases — all backed by end-to-end support and world-class, SOC 2 certified security. Quicknode's dedication to removing the complexities of blockchain infrastructure allows companies to zero in on innovation.

LG CNS Web3 business group has led over 50 customers of blockchain projects successfully in Korea with Monachain, an enterprise blockchain platform enabling interoperability with other blockchains like Hyperledger Fabric, Besu, Ethereum, and Solana.

Through this partnership, Quicknode has broadened its global outreach and ensured businesses in the APAC region can harness the best of blockchain without any hassle. Businesses across APAC can anticipate swift blockchain solutions deployment, superior data querying, node performance tracking, and a comprehensive suite of Quicknode's developer tools. The two companies are poised to detail strategic rollouts in the coming months, promising a vibrant future for blockchain enthusiasts and businesses in the APAC region.