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Blackbird Labs Secures $85M to Revolutionize Restaurant Loyalty

4/8/2025

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Blackbird Labs, led by Ben Leventhal, has raised $85 million to improve restaurant loyalty with a blockchain payment platform.
Their system connects diners to restaurants, providing rewards through the $FLY crypto token, accepted at over 600 locations.
Competitors like Blaqclouds and Sizl are also innovating with cryptocurrency payments and quality food delivery.
The U.S. restaurant market, valued at $1.09 trillion, grapples with challenges from payment processors and volatile cryptocurrency values.

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Story summary

Blackbird Labs, led by Ben Leventhal, has raised $85 million to improve restaurant loyalty with a blockchain payment platform.
Their system connects diners to restaurants, providing rewards through the $FLY crypto token, accepted at over 600 locations.
Competitors like Blaqclouds and Sizl are also innovating with cryptocurrency payments and quality food delivery.
The U.S. restaurant market, valued at $1.09 trillion, grapples with challenges from payment processors and volatile cryptocurrency values.