Coefficient Ventures

Tracer is a decentralized derivatives platform of financial smart contracts.

Puma is a browser and developer platform focused on seamless payments for creators and mobile games. It is a new link in browser evolution that focuses on two key areas: micro-payments and privacy. For micro-payments, users can pay a flat fee every month through Coil. Coil then sends money to content creators while users browse their content. It is transparent and with no paywalls or subscriptions required. Web monetized sites can then provide access to exclusive content for the end-users who support them. This way, users can support all kinds of web content creators simply by visiting their sites and browsing their content. For privacy, Puma's ad-free model means it does not collect the user's data or track browsing habits. Without ads, there is no need for invasive tracking and data collection common with other web browsers. The San Francisco, California-based company was founded by Yuriy Dybskiy in 2019.

Nervos Network, founded in 2018 and based in Hangzhou, China, offers a hybrid blockchain solution that integrates a public blockchain with an application chain to facilitate the development and deployment of decentralized applications. The core component of the Nervos Network is the Common Knowledge Base (CKB), a layer 1 proof-of-work blockchain that allows for the secure storage of any crypto-asset while supporting smart contracts and layer 2 scaling solutions. This design ensures the security, immutability, and permissionless nature akin to Bitcoin while providing a unique crypto-economic model that captures the total network value. Nervos aims to provide enterprises with a robust framework of interoperable protocols within a public blockchain ecosystem, enabling secure and efficient management of decentralized applications.

Developer of an open-bidding domain marketplace designed to assist users in buying, selling and managing top-level domains and HNS coins. The company's marketplace makes using the next generation of domain names straightforward, enabling users to host their websites and use their names to receive crypto.

Spacemesh is a company based in North Pole, Alaska, that has developed a blockmesh operating system aimed at creating a decentralized and secure platform for running smart contracts on a global scale. This system operates using a novel consensus protocol that eliminates the need for traditional proof-of-work mechanisms, promoting a more equitable and incentive-compatible environment. Spacemesh enables individuals worldwide to participate in its network by running the software on their personal computers, fostering a highly decentralized peer-to-peer blockchain computer. As a free and open-source platform, Spacemesh aspires to establish itself as a fundamental Internet protocol for blockchain computation.

MyCrypto, Inc. is a developer of an open-source, client-side platform that enables users to securely store, send, receive, and manage digital assets. Founded in 2015 and based in Redondo Beach, California, the platform allows cryptocurrency users to generate ether wallets, handle ERC-20 tokens, and interact with the blockchain without relying on online services. By focusing on security features, MyCrypto protects users from phishing attacks and malicious extensions, making it easier for traders and investors to manage their virtual currencies safely. The application is designed to provide a straightforward and secure way to engage with various cryptocurrencies.

Terra is a price-stable cryptocurrency designed for mass adoption. It builds financial infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Terra is backed by Luna, a decentralized asset that derives its value from transaction fees collected on the Terra network. Much like the moon stabilizes the earth’s rotation, Luna is Terra's eternal guardian of stability.

ARPA is a network focused on secure computation, facilitating the sharing and utilization of data without revealing the underlying raw information during data-at-use. The platform employs advanced technologies such as Information-theoretic MAC and Zero-Knowledge Proof to ensure the correctness of computations, even in the presence of majority malicious actors. By integrating state-of-the-art Multi-party Computation with an innovative node communication scheme, ARPA introduces a privacy-preserving computation protocol that supports a novel data monetization model known as Data Renting. Additionally, ARPA's blockchain platform enhances security for various applications, including credit fraud detection and targeted advertising, enabling users to bolster the security of their operations effectively.

Arweave is an information technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, England, that focuses on providing permanent data storage solutions through its blockchain protocol. The protocol employs a unique consensus mechanism that facilitates low-cost and permanent data storage, ensuring that users have continuous access to their information. By offering robust data replication and security, Arweave incentivizes participants in its network, enabling them to autonomously manage information distribution. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the serverless web and blockchain data storage sectors.

Tlon is the corporate vehicle of the open-source Urbit software stack (urbit.org). Urbit is a clean-slate reimplementation of the whole system software stack. On the bottom it's a replacement of the lambda calculus, in the middle it's a new functional programming language, on top it's a purely functional network operating system in which address space is property. Tlon owns approximately half of the entire address-space on the Urbit network. The goal is to create a new layer over the Internet the way the Internet layered over the PSTN. This layer can also earn adoption by providing Internet services. On the Internet, your Urbit ship is a general-purpose personal cloud computer which replaces the 47 special-purpose cloud silos you're currently using. Tlon's mission is to contribute to the development of Urbit, to provide hosting services for Urbit ships, and to develop other possible business applications on top of the Urbit stack.

Terra is a price-stable cryptocurrency designed for mass adoption. It builds financial infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Terra is backed by Luna, a decentralized asset that derives its value from transaction fees collected on the Terra network. Much like the moon stabilizes the earth’s rotation, Luna is Terra's eternal guardian of stability.

Numerai, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates as a unique hedge fund that leverages a global network of data scientists. The firm invites these data scientists to contribute by creating predictive models, which are incentivized through the use of its own cryptocurrency. Numerai employs a long/short investment strategy in the public equity markets, aiming to capitalize on the collective intelligence of its contributors. This innovative approach combines finance and data science, allowing for collaboration while maintaining the anonymity of participants.

NuCypher is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a data-centric zero-trust encryption platform focused on protecting sensitive information. The company offers a product designed for sharing sensitive data while ensuring compliance with governance and residency requirements. Its encryption layer allows organizations to implement military-strength encryption to safeguard large and distributed data sets, whether stored in the cloud or on-premises. By utilizing existing access policies, NuCypher enhances the security of big data applications against internal and external threats. Additionally, the company is committed to creating privacy-preserving infrastructure and protocols, further advancing its mission in the field of cryptography.

Keep Network, founded in 2017 and headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands, specializes in blockchain technology that bridges public blockchains and private data. The company offers an off-chain container that allows users to store private information securely on public blockchains while maintaining privacy. Its technology employs a privacy layer for Ethereum, utilizing secure multiparty computation to distribute data across multiple locations. This innovative approach features decentralized signing, supports the creation of cryptocurrency wallets, and enables the sale of digital goods, providing users with a robust solution for private file storage through blockchain encryption.

IoTeX is a blockchain platform focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), emphasizing privacy and user data ownership. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company provides a decentralized infrastructure that allows users to maintain control over their data while adhering to global privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. IoTeX offers various tools for developers, including a collaborative GitHub environment, a visualization tool for monitoring key metrics on its testnet, and a wallet for currency transactions. The platform supports a wide range of applications, from smart vehicles and city mapping to environmental data tracking and fitness solutions. With a governance foundation based in Singapore and a research and development team operating globally, IoTeX aims to create innovative solutions that enhance interaction between machines, humans, and businesses while ensuring trust and privacy.

OpenZeppelin builds developer tools and performs security audits for distributed systems that power multimillion-dollar economies. At OpenZeppelin, we have built the world’s leading Open Source library for smart contract development. OpenZeppelin Contracts powers over 3,000 public projects, with over 7,000 stars on Github and maintained by a community of 180+ contributors. We also conduct security audits for the Ethereum Foundation, Coinbase, and other leading organizations in the space. With the success of our product, our security audits work, and our educational efforts, we have set industry standards for building secure systems in a fast-growing industry. We are now excited to offer a development platform that will help the growing number of developers working on top of decentralized protocols build the applications that will reach mass adoption.