EasyA, a platform helping developers build blockchain and AI applications, received an independent valuation of $1.1 billion as it prepares a direct listing in the first half of next year. The company has submitted a draft registration to the SEC after two years of audits, though the valuation does not guarantee the price investors will pay once shares trade. EasyA says its app has more than 1.3 million users and is considering tokenized shares, potentially available from the first day of trading. It is also expanding through EasyA Labs into tokenization projects and AI agent applications. The company works with partners including Ripple and Solana, helping them reach developers through educational programs and hackathons.
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