ARKN ventures

Croquet develops a browser-based operating system for creating collaborative, interactive virtual worlds. Its platform enables JavaScript developers to build and publish multiuser Metaverse experiences accessible to hundreds of millions of internet users.

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

MetaMirror is a company that specializes in Decentralized Identity (DID) solutions, aimed at empowering individuals to control and monetize their personal data securely. Utilizing the privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure of Oasis Network, MetaMirror enables users to tokenize their Web2 and Web3 data into confidential personal data assets. These assets are managed by an intelligent system referred to as AI Buddy, which analyzes users' identity properties, including demographics and preferences. Through this analysis, AI Buddy identifies various earning opportunities such as paid advertisements and surveys, facilitating data-driven services that generate income for users. MetaMirror's platform also allows users to create digital identities that can be utilized across a range of services, including NFT marketplaces, decentralized finance applications, and gaming platforms, ensuring users maintain control over their data and can decide who accesses 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.