Silencio Network Secures $2.5 Million to Scale the World’s Leading Noise Intelligence Platform
We’re thrilled to share that Silencio has successfully closed an additional $2.5 million in Seed funding, bringing us closer to our mission of transforming environmental intelligence at a global scale. This round, led by Blockchange Ventures, also saw continued support from Borderless Capital and Master Ventures, along with new strategic backers like Blockchain Founders Fund, Prosper GmbH & Co. KG, and Advanced Blockchain AG.
This funding builds on the $1 million we raised earlier this year and marks a major first for the Web3 ecosystem: Silencio is the first fully on-chain DePIN project operating on peaq, a Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for the Machine Economy.
Moreover, Silencio operates as a VC-light company — our lean funding approach reflects our commitment to sustainability and independence, ensuring our community remains at the heart of our mission.
Pioneering Environmental Intelligence Across Industries
At Silencio, we’re turning everyday smartphones into real-time noise sensors, creating a platform that delivers hyper-local data to power actionable insights across critical industries like urban planning, real estate, and hospitality.
The Numbers Behind the Movement
App Metrics: Unparalleled Engagement
- 🌍 410,000+ Active Users across 180+ countries
- 📊 15,000+ Daily Active Users (DAUs) showcasing consistent engagement
- 🔎 676 Million Hexes Mapped Globally, with 1.3 Million Hexes Newly Discovered Daily
- 📈 100,000+ Noise Measurements Captured Daily, delivering hyper-local accuracy
On-Chain Metrics: Fully Integrated on peaq
Since our migration to peaq on December 9, 2024:
- 🔗 275,000+ On-Chain Transactions processed
- 💼 16,500+ Unique Wallets contributing to our decentralized ecosystem
- 📲 1,200 New Devices Added Daily
These metrics demonstrate our exponential growth and scalability as the leading DePIN model on peaq’s Layer-1 blockchain.
(Note: Numbers may differ as we progressively migrate Silencio’s users and app activity on-chain following our launch on December 9th, 2024.)
For a detailed view, explore our dashboards:
- Silencio Network Profile: An overview of published dashboards and queries.
- Live Dashboard: Dive into real-time metrics tracking Silencio’s progress.
Unlocking Real-World Value
By combining decentralized infrastructure with hyper-local data, we’re transforming industries and improving lives:
Strategic Applications
- 🏙️ Urban Planning: Helping governments design quieter, more livable cities with real-time noise data.
- 🏠 Real Estate: Empowering buyers and renters to make informed decisions about their future homes.
- ❤️ Hospitality: Giving travelers tools to find quieter hotels, improving satisfaction for customers and businesses alike.
- 📈 Public Policy: Supporting evidence-based policymaking to tackle noise pollution effectively.
The Strategic Role of peaq in Our Vision
Our partnership with peaq revolutionizes how environmental data is captured and distributed. As the first fully on-chain DePIN project, we’re leveraging peaq’s security, scalability, and interoperability to operate at a global scale.
“Being the first fully on-chain DePIN project on peaq represents not just a technological milestone but also a new standard for how environmental data networks should operate,” says Thomas Messerer, our CEO and Co-Founder. “Our contributors are the backbone of this revolution, reshaping industries while being directly rewarded for their efforts.”
Powering Data Through Tokenized Rewards
At the core of our ecosystem is the $SLC token, governed by the BlockSound Foundation. The token drives our platform by:
- 🎯 Incentivizing Contributors: Rewarding users for noise measurements and supporting the network
- 🔑 Unlocking Advanced Features: Enabling enterprises to access premium analytics, APIs, and mapping tools
- 🎟️ Monthly Community Raffles: Engaging contributors with opportunities to win significant $SLC rewards
This tokenized model ensures long-term scalability and fosters a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.
Future Outlook: Beyond Noise Intelligence
Silencio goes beyond tackling the global challenge of noise pollution — it embodies a vision to create the largest community-powered data engine in the world. Silencio’s mission is to decentralize data collection and ensure value flows directly to its users by leveraging everyday devices. Using smartphones as the foundation, we aim to crowdsource diverse data types with explicit user consent and full transparency, building a system where users are both contributors and beneficiaries.
With this funding and peaq’s infrastructure, we’re accelerating toward that future — transforming environmental intelligence while staying true to our community-first values and VC-light approach.
For more information, visit silencio.network or explore our on-chain activity on Dune Analytics.
