ARKN ventures

Croquet Corporation aims to create an open and democratized Metaverse through its innovative Croquet OS, a browser-based operating system. This platform leverages web standards to deliver virtual worlds accessible across various devices, targeting hundreds of millions of internet and mobile users. Croquet OS simplifies the development of multiuser virtual environments for a vast community of JavaScript developers, estimated at 17 million. The company’s software supports a range of collaborative applications, including video editing, animation, augmented and virtual reality games, and brainstorming tools, facilitating the creation of fast and efficient multiplayer experiences. By focusing on cross-platform compatibility, Croquet enhances the accessibility and interactivity of applications and games within the evolving Metaverse landscape.

Providing broadband and wireless communication networks to rural, under-served, and unconnected communities

MetaMirror is a company focused on Decentralized Identity (DID), which empowers individuals to maintain control over their personal data. Utilizing the privacy-preserving blockchain of Oasis Network, MetaMirror enables ethical data monetization while ensuring user privacy. The platform allows users to tokenize their Web2 and Web3 data into confidential personal data assets, which are managed by a smart DID known as AI Buddy. This system analyzes users' identity properties, such as demographics and preferences, to identify earning opportunities through paid ads and surveys. Additionally, the digital identity created through MetaMirror can be used to access various services, including NFT marketplaces, DeFi applications, and gaming platforms, giving users autonomy over their data and the ability to determine who can access it and how it is used.

Duet is a multi-chain synthetic asset protocol that facilitates the transformation of real-world tradable assets into digital assets within a decentralized finance ecosystem. The platform enables users to replicate and trade these assets in a blockchain environment, allowing for the over-collateralization of crypto tokens. This approach creates a seamless experience for users to hold, trade, and stake both cryptocurrency and traditional assets in a single location, thereby enhancing liquidity and accessibility in the financial market. By bridging the gap between traditional assets and the digital realm, Duet aims to provide a comprehensive trading platform that sharpens assets for use in the evolving blockchain landscape.

zCloak Network is a privacy-focused infrastructure provider that specializes in decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable computation. The company seeks to empower users by decentralizing the storage and computation of personal data, ensuring that this information resides on user devices rather than centralized servers. Utilizing a STARK-based zero-knowledge virtual machine (ZK-VM) integrated into a browser extension, zCloak Network ensures the integrity of user computations. Its World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)-compatible DID system reflects real-world legal status and reputation within decentralized social frameworks. This allows individuals to leverage their real-world data for applications in decentralized finance, identity verification, and biometric solutions without compromising their privacy. Furthermore, zCloak Network is chain-agnostic, offering its identity and zero-knowledge proof services across multiple public blockchains.