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Arch is a Blockchain Infrastructure Premier Bitcoin-Native Application Platform

Offline Protocol is a novel infrastructure and consumer censorship-resistant technology stack created to enable communication, peer-to-peer payments, and information dissemination in the absolute absence of internet and telecom connectivity. By leveraging innovative offline networking, cryptographic processes, and localised computing, Offline Protocol aims to bridge the gap in digital accessibility and financial divide among underserved communities globally, as well as provide critical services to people affected by natural disasters, stuck at sporting events, concerts, and parades, or any other situations where traditional forms of connectivity are disrupted.

Uranium Digital is astartup that uses tokenization to target the uranium market. The business represents uranium ore with blockchain tokens, facilitating smooth transactions in this highly regulated and initially underfunded industry.

Agridex operates a blockchain-based supply chain platform designed for the digital agriculture sector. The platform facilitates a global marketplace that connects various stakeholders in the food supply chain, including farmers and producers. Agridex's technology automates transaction costs and enhances fraud prevention while providing tools for procurement tracking and insurance management. By enabling direct trade between producers and buyers, Agridex creates a transparent and trusted environment that streamlines operations within the agricultural industry.

Liquidium is a peer-to-peer lending solution that leverages the power of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) and Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBTs) to enable users to borrow and lend native Bitcoin against native Ordinals as collateral. Ordinal Inscriptions are a new form of digital assets created by inscribing data on Satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. Liquidium allows Ordinal owners to lock inscriptions as collateral to borrow Bitcoin, while retaining ownership and exposure to their Ordinal. The platform operates solely on the Bitcoin blockchain in a trust-minimal and custodian-free solution. The lending process is facilitated through PSBTs, and the loan outcomes are validated by DeepLake oracles. Liquidium is the biggest Bitcoin NFT lending protocol by volume on the Stacks blockchain for users to borrow against their Bitcoin NFTs.

SkyTrade is a blockchain-based air rights marketplace that allows users to buy, sell, and lease airspace, enabling them to manage and control access to low-altitude airspace.

Plume Networks is a developer of a blockchain platform that focuses on onboarding and managing real-world assets. The platform features an end-to-end tokenization engine, supporting over 180 projects on its private development network. By integrating essential asset tokenization, Plume Networks aims to create a robust infrastructure that simplifies the process of bringing various real-world assets on-chain. This approach fosters the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, allowing investors to connect with quality buyers and enhance liquidity for tokenized assets.

Arch is a Blockchain Infrastructure Premier Bitcoin-Native Application Platform

Open Social is a firm that focuses on creating a decentralized and sustainable ecosystem for creators, protocol developers, and Dapp developers.

Ord.io develops a platform that allows users to explore Bitcoin. It enables users to browse different ordinals and upvote their favorite ones.

Zama is a cryptography company focused on developing open-source homomorphic encryption solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company provides a framework that enables fast and accurate inference over encrypted data with minimal performance overhead. This technology integrates seamlessly with any neural network without the necessity for retraining, allowing clients to perform inference on encrypted user data. Zama's innovations are designed to support the growing demands for privacy protection in the fields of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Bison Labs is a forward-thinking company focused on enhancing the Bitcoin ecosystem through its innovative rollup technology. This platform is designed to increase transaction speeds and introduce advanced functionalities, thereby redefining decentralized finance. By providing a secure and decentralized environment, Bison Labs allows for smart contract capabilities without requiring code changes. This approach benefits traders by offering improved speed and security in their transactions, while also equipping developers with essential tools and resources to create applications.

Inco develops a global confidentiality layer for Ethereum and other networks. It enables a wide range of new apps, spanning various verticals such as gaming and gambling, DeFi, including dark pools, private lending, and blind auctions, and enterprise solutions such as confidential stable coins, private RWAs, and private voting.

BitFlow Finance offers bitcoines to trade while utilizing the capital,network, and security of Layer 1 Bitcoin, by eliminating middlemen and intermediaries.

Zorp is a blockchain development company that offers solutions to cyber risk through high-throughput chains and provides proof of computation and storage.

Rome Protocol is a blockchain project that leverages Solana to develop a shared sequencer and data availability services, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of layer-2 blockchains. By utilizing Solana's performance and security features, Rome Protocol facilitates a new design environment and creates unique products that promote liquidity between Solana and Ethereum. This initiative allows blockchain developers to reduce their dependence on modular networks for managing the diverse components and functions of virtual currencies, ultimately streamlining the development process in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Raleon gives web3 growth and product teams the toolkit to understand, target, and engage their users.

Ion Protocol is a lending protocol that accepts pledged and re-pledged assets, allowing users to deposit any validator-backed asset (including LST and re-pledged holdings, among others).

TransCrypts is a platform designed to assist Human Resource Departments in automating the issuance of employment and income verification documents. By utilizing blockchain technology, TransCrypts streamlines the creation and distribution of these documents, delivering them directly to employees on a monthly basis. This innovative approach not only enhances compliance with verification requirements but also empowers employees with greater control over their work-related information. The platform aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by HR departments, ultimately saving time and resources.

Finsire operates a digital public infrastructure platform designed to collateralize income and digitize various asset classes. The platform provides application programming interfaces (APIs) that facilitate the identification and verification of a user's diverse assets, which may include mutual funds, stocks, insurance, bonds, and earned income. By enabling clients to easily pledge their assets, Finsire simplifies the process of secured lending. The company's financial and information asset rails support activities such as credit analysis, collateralization, and data recommendations for digital assets, enhancing the overall user experience in managing and leveraging their financial resources.

Job Protocol operates as a digital recruitment platform. Was shut down in May 2022, founders pivoted to HollyHires.ai.

Satori is a decentralized financial derivatives exchange tailored for both retail and institutional investors within the Polkadot ecosystem. The platform is designed to accommodate experienced traders, allowing them to leverage the potential of DOT through access to a dedicated derivatives environment. Satori collaborates with parachains, market makers, and retail users, facilitating a comprehensive trading experience that meets the demands of diverse market participants.

Hedgey provides a decentralized marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of custom decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings for various tokens. The platform enables teams, investors, and communities to access token deals that include discounts, time locks, and additional benefits aimed at financing decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) treasuries. By offering a range of financial instruments, Hedgey allows clients to generate yield and diversify their treasuries without the need to sell tokens on the open market. Additionally, the company specializes in token vesting infrastructure, supporting teams and their stakeholders in managing their token distributions effectively.