NectarFi has raised $170,000 in a pre-seed round to tackle one of crypto’s biggest problems: fragmentation across blockchains, wallets, and decentralized platforms.
The startup says users struggle to move assets smoothly across different networks. This creates confusion, higher fees, and security risks. NectarFi wants to simplify that experience through a unified system.
Crypto adoption continues to grow across Africa and other emerging markets. However, the ecosystem remains split across multiple chains like Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Smart Chain. Each system operates differently, forcing users to switch tools and interfaces. 
NectarFi plans to build a platform that connects these ecosystems. The goal is to let users manage assets in one place without switching networks manually. The company also aims to reduce transaction friction and improve liquidity flow.
Developers say fragmentation slows down innovation. Projects often build isolated tools that do not interact well with other systems. This limits scalability and user adoption.
Investors see opportunity in solving this problem. Unified infrastructure could make decentralized finance easier to use for beginners and institutions. It could also reduce onboarding barriers that currently block mainstream adoption.
Africa represents a growing test market. Mobile-first users often enter crypto through simple wallets and peer-to-peer platforms. Complex interfaces remain a major challenge.
However, competition is strong. Many startups are already building cross-chain bridges and aggregation tools. Security remains a concern, as bridging assets across chains has been linked to major hacks.
NectarFi says it is focusing on both usability and safety. The company plans to expand its engineering team and roll out early testing in the coming months.
If successful, the project could help reduce crypto fragmentation and make decentralized finance more accessible.
