Cluster Protocol Raises $5M For CodeXero Browser-native AI IDE: Vibe Coding For EVM Smart Contract Development Hits $7.75M Total Funding

FUNDING NEWS: Cluster Protocol has raised $5 million led by DAO5 to accelerate CodeXero, a browser-native “vibe coding” AI IDE for EVM smart contract development. The round brings total funding to $7.75 million.

🎯 Developer Impact:

• AI-Powered Development: CodeXero enables natural language to Solidity code generation, dramatically reducing smart contract development time
• Browser-Native: Zero setup required – full IDE runs in browser with pre-configured development environment
• Vibe Coding: Describe what you want in plain English, get production-ready smart contract code
• Security Features: Built-in vulnerability scanning and best practice enforcement
• EVM Focus: Optimized for Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and other EVM-compatible chains

🔧 Technical Capabilities:

• Smart Contract Generation: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, custom contracts from natural language
• Automated Testing: Generates Foundry test suites alongside contract code
• Deployment: One-click deployment to testnet and mainnet
• Integration: Hardhat, Foundry, and Remix compatibility modes

💰 Investors: DAO5 (lead), Paper Ventures, JPEG Trading, Mapleblock Capital, others

📅 Beta Launch: CodeXero currently in private beta with public launch expected Q3 2026.

Source: Bitcoin.com News, The Block, April 23-24, 2026