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EarnOS raises $6 million Pre-A, secures $12.5 million strategic investment

EarnOS raises $6 million Pre-A, secures $12.5 million strategic investment

The on-chain digital advertising startup said 1kx led the equity round, while Verona agreed a four-year non-dilutive commitment tied to infrastructure for verification, onboarding and rewards.

Fact Check
The claim is fully corroborated by the official PR Newswire release (via Morningstar) and the GlobeNewswire Verona rebrand announcement, as well as independent reporting from The Block and Crypto Briefing. All confirm a $6M Pre-Series A led by 1kx and a separate $12.5M four-year non-dilutive strategic investment from Verona tied to infrastructure for verification, onboarding and reward delivery, totaling $18.5M, announced June 17, 2026.
Summary

EarnOS, an on-chain digital advertising startup, said it raised $6 million in a Pre-Series A round led by 1kx, with Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Social Graph Ventures participating. The company also said its ero app is set to leave beta and launch in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. EarnOS said Verona, formerly XION, is providing a four-year, $12.5 million non-dilutive strategic investment to support verification, onboarding, and rewards distribution. The fundraising and rollout come as the company positions its business around authentic human engagement as a way to counter AI-generated internet traffic that is increasingly affecting digital commerce.

Terms & Concepts
  • non-dilutive strategic investment: Funding that does not reduce existing ownership stakes
  • on-chain digital advertising: Advertising systems built using blockchain-based infrastructure and records
  • beta: A test phase in which a product is used by a limited group before broader release