Cyber is a modular Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain designed specifically for social applications and optimized for use with artificial intelligence. The platform aims to provide a secure, low-cost, and high-throughput environment for developers to build social decentralized applications (dApps). The project evolved from CyberConnect, which is now a foundational social graph dApp within the broader Cyber L2 ecosystem. Cyber integrates features such as native yield and restaking to support its economic and security model.^[15]​

Overview

Cyber is a modular Ethereum L2 designed to serve as the foundational layer for social applications, user interactions, and AI-driven experiences. Its architecture is optimized for the high transaction volume and low costs required by social protocols. By focusing on social use cases, Cyber aims to facilitate new forms of on-chain interaction, creation, and monetization. The ecosystem includes specialized components such as Cyber.AI, an intelligence layer, and flagship applications like Surf and CyberConnect.^[15]​

The Cyber L2 incorporates native Account Abstraction and seedless wallets to improve the user experience, creating a Web2-like interface with the underlying security and functionality of Web3.^[12]​

The project, which originally launched as CyberConnect, is based in Palo Alto and employs a team spread across the United States, China, Canada, and Europe. ^[13]​

History

The project began as a decentralized social graph protocol named CyberConnect, which launched during the third quarter of 2021. The V1 version allowed developers to create social apps utilizing a shared data layer of user connections and content.^[11]​

CyberConnect's V1 addressed developer challenges, such as the "cold start" problem of rebuilding social graphs from scratch. It allowed apps to leverage an open graph for smoother network effects. For users, V1 introduced the concept of portable social connections that were not tied to a single platform. However, it was limited to the Ethereum Mainnet.^[11]​

In August 2022, CyberConnect released V2, incorporating a hybrid scaling architecture that used both EVM blockchains and off-chain storage via Arweave. This upgrade enabled support for multiple chains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon. V2 also expanded creator monetization options by introducing EssenceNFT and SubscribeNFT smart contracts, which allowed for new token-based models like content collectibles and subscriptions.^[11]​

In July 2023, CyberConnect V3 was introduced. V3 comprised three core components: CyberAccount, an identity infrastructure compatible with ERC-4337; CyberGraph, a censorship-resistant database for recording users' content and social connections; and CyberNetwork, a scalable network designed to extend the reach of CyberConnect. This version laid the groundwork for the project's evolution into a full-fledged L2.^[3]​

Following this series of upgrades, the project expanded its scope and rebranded to Cyber, launching as a modular L2 for social applications. The original CyberConnect protocol now functions as a key dApp within the Cyber ecosystem.^[15]​

Architecture

As a modular Layer 2, Cyber's architecture separates different functions of the blockchain to optimize for its social and AI-focused use case. This includes a distinct execution layer (Cyber), an intelligence layer (Cyber.AI), and an application layer where dApps like CyberConnect operate.^[15]​

Native Yield and Restaking

The Cyber network is designed to generate native yield. The CYBER token can be staked to help secure the network and its operations, allowing stakers to earn rewards. The infrastructure also supports restaking, where staked assets can be used to secure other protocols and services within the ecosystem, contributing to shared security and economic activity.^[15]​

Ecosystem

The Cyber ecosystem is composed of the core L2 blockchain and a suite of products and services built upon it.

CyberConnect

The original decentralized social graph protocol now operates as a foundational dApp within the Cyber ecosystem. It provides the core social graph data and identity infrastructure for other applications built on Cyber. Its components from the V3 iteration continue to function as part of this dApp.^[15]​

• CyberAccount: A collection of smart contracts that establish a user's self-sovereign digital identity, compatible with ERC-4337. ^[3]
• CyberGraph: A set of smart contracts linking user identities (CyberAccounts) to their content and social connections, recording this data on multiple EVM-compatible blockchains. ^[3]
• CyberID: An ERC-721 token that serves as a unique handle for an account within the social network. It operates on a demand-based model with recurring fees rather than perpetual ownership. ^[3]
• W3ST (Web3 Status Token): A non-transferrable NFT with an on-chain issuer reference that serves as a digitally verifiable indicator of a user's standing within their community. ^[3]
• Link3 FanClub: Introduced in March 2023, the FanClub is a loyalty program feature of Link3, a dApp built on CyberConnect, which includes Contribution Activities, FanPoints, and Rewards. ^[2]

Cyber.AI

Cyber.AI is an artificial intelligence suite intended to provide crypto-native intelligence for developers, users, and AI agents on the network. Its purpose is to process and contextualize on-chain and social data, providing actionable insights from the information available across the crypto landscape.^[15]​

Surf

Surf is an AI-powered crypto copilot application built on Cyber. It aggregates and unifies on-chain metrics, social data, and market information into a single interface. Current features include unified profile pages with analytics on projects and trends. Planned features include natural language interaction for querying crypto data and executing trades via chat.^[15]​

CYBER Token

The CYBER token is the native utility and governance token of the Cyber network. It has a total supply of 100,000,000 tokens. As of late August 2025, the circulating supply was approximately 48.9 million CYBER.^[12] The token has the following distribution: ^[4]​

The public sale took place on May 18th, 2023 through CoinList, introducing 3% of the total supply. ^[4]​

Community Rewards

A portion of 12% of the total supply is allocated to the CyberConnect community for rewards. Out of this, 20% (equivalent to 2.4% of the total supply) was planned to be distributed to early adopters and existing community members at the time of listing. The remaining 80% of the community reward pool will be designated for contributors in future campaigns, with further details to be provided in the future. ^[4]​

Utility

Governance

CYBER token holders can participate in governance through CyberDAO to vote on Cyber Improvement Proposals. Proposals can cover topics such as service fees, acceptable payment tokens, protocol expansion to new blockchains, developer grant programs, and community events.^[4]​^[15]​

Staking and Security

CYBER is the primary asset for securing the Cyber L2 network. Token holders can stake their CYBER to help secure network operations and earn rewards from native yield.^[15]​

Gas Fees on Cyber L2

CYBER is used as the payment method for covering gas fees for all transactions on the Cyber L2. This utility extends across all EVM-compatible chains integrated within the Cyber ecosystem, including Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Base, and Polygon.^[4]​

Payments within dApps

Within the CyberConnect dApp, CYBER serves as the primary currency for transactions when acquiring a premium username (CyberID).^[4]​

Trading and Market Performance

CYBER tokens can be traded on centralized crypto exchanges. The most popular exchanges to buy and trade CYBER include Binance, MEXC, and Upbit. The token's all-time high price was 96.8 million.^[12]​

Funding

In November 2021, CyberConnect raised $10 million in a seed funding round. The funding round was jointly led by Multicoin Capital and Sky9 Capital. Additional participants included Animoca Brands, Draper Dragon, Hashed, Zoo Capital, Smrti Lab, and Mask Network, along with other investors. This round was structured as a combination of equity and SAFT (simple agreement for future tokens). ^[5]​

Through a Series A funding round that took place in May 2022, CyberConnect raised a total of $15 million. The leading co-investors were Animoca Brands and Sky9 Capital. ^[13]​

Connected 2023

Connected was a web3 social hackathon hosted in February 2023 by BNB Chain and CyberConnect, where more than 100 teams participated. Users could vote on their favorite projects to get a chance to win Mystery Boxes. 200 Mystery Boxes were available, valued at a total of 100,000. ^[6]​^[7]​

The winning projects were projects that won at least one bounty from the hackathon, and the results were announced on March 13 during the demo day. There were a total of 23 bounties, and there were at least 13 winning projects. Mentor and judges from BNBChain, Multicoin Capital, CoinMarketCap, Protocol Labs, Lattice Capital, Sky9, IOSG, and others joined the hackathon. ^[8]​

The first three places were granted to Oasis Origin, Phaver and ReadOn, under the category of “Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect and BNB Chain”. Other categories and winners included: ^[14]​

• Rising Stars: DegenReborn, DeBox, W3Space, Atem Network, Plato Protocol, Wondera, CyberTune, Wonderverse, Clasp, Huddle01, bFrenz, Rosen Bridge, Timeless Wallet, Null World, Hangout Metaverse, Gabby World
• Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Notifi: 0xLander
• Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Lit Protocol: Null World
• Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & Livepeer: Dopamine App , 0xLander & Filmedia
• Best Overall Web3 Social dApp built with CyberConnect & XMTP: Dopamine App, 0xLander , Atticc

Recent Developments

Binance Listing

On August 19, 2025, Binance listed a CYBER/USDC spot trading pair, expanding the trading options available for the token and enhancing its accessibility on the platform.^[12]​

Partnerships

CyberConnect x SphinxUp

SphinxUp is an NFT financial infrastructure asset pricing protocol. This partnership involves the utilization of CyberConnect's social graph protocol in Eyesfi, a product developed by SphinxUp. This integration aims to establish social relationships and introduce a decentralized instant messaging system into the NFT community. ^[9]​

CyberConnect x ZetaChain

In November 2022, CyberConnect announced a partnership with ZetaChain, an omnichain smart contract platform. Both parties teamed up to create an omnichain social network, which allows users to maintain decentralized identities across different chains and platforms. The cornerstone of this initiative is an omnichain social graph in line with CyberConnect’s blockchain-agnostic design. User profiles, connections, and content will be represented as NFTs, allowing compatibility across all blockchains. ^[10]​