Aligned Layer, a project dedicated to providing affordable, fast, and cheap zk proof verification for all proof systems, has successfully raised $2.6 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Lemniscap and saw participation from BanklessVC, PaperVC, StarkWare Ltd, and o1 labs. This funding aims to enhance Ethereum's capabilities as a settlement layer. Additionally, Aligned Layer is developed on EigenLayer and is recognized for its efficient zk proof verification layer. The project has garnered support from various stakeholders in the blockchain community, emphasizing its potential to significantly impact the Ethereum ecosystem.