About Ancient8
Ancient8 is a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the Optimism Superchain (OP Stack), designed to onboard the next generation of Web3 gamers and developers. It provides a suite of Web3 gaming infrastructure tools — including game publishing, community, marketing, and identity products — serving as a distribution and marketing channel for blockchain games globally. The platform targets game studios and players seeking scalable, cost-effective on-chain gaming experiences.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$10M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Founders
Howard Xu
Co-founder and former CEO of Ancient8, Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild. Has leadership experience in fintech, SaaS, and the Metaverse. Previously an Investment Associate at Insight Partners.
LinkedInThuat Nguyen (Zane)
Co-founder of Ancient8, now leading the company as core contributor. Previously co-founded Kyros Ventures and Coin68.com, pioneers in Vietnam's crypto ecosystem.
LinkedIn
Jenny Nguyen
Co-founder of Ancient8. Previously came from Kyros Ventures in Vietnam's blockchain ecosystem.
LinkedInNathan L.
Co-founder of Ancient8; pioneer in Vietnam's crypto ecosystem with background at Coin68 and Kyros Ventures.
William Phan
Co-founder of Ancient8; pioneer in Vietnam's crypto ecosystem with background at Coin68 and Kyros Ventures.
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.