Renaiss has raised $1.5 million in its initial funding round, spearheaded by YZi Labs, with other contributions from Gate Ventures, Hash Global, and Redline Labs.
The initiative aims to introduce a dedicated liquidity layer on the blockchain for real-world collectibles, starting with trading cards.
Key to Renaiss’s model is transforming physical vaults and card shops into on-chain multi-signature verification nodes, allowing decentralized verification of custody using blockchain technology.
The platform operates on RenaissOS, utilizing BNB Chain to establish a trustworthy chain of custody for physical collectibles.
Renaiss's trading card feature is currently live at renaiss.xyz and has reportedly generated about $20 million in revenue since the testnet launch in November 2025, primarily attracting interest from Asian markets.
With YZi Labs focusing on infrastructure projects in the BNB ecosystem, Renaiss aligns with its vision of real-world asset tokenization. The funding aims to expand the vault network and diversify collectible categories, integrating DeFi and AI functionality.
Investors should note that Renaiss currently lacks a native token, emphasizing genuine platform usage over farming incentives.