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Xkey builds pure SaaS technology for digital asset security. We provide safe, cloud-native custody as a service that helps financial institutions—from startups to Tier-1 banks—transition to digital assets. It's a plug-and-play API allowing to add new assets to a portfolio and scale safely on a TSS-based institution-grade security infrastructure. Instead of using expensive, high maintenance, monolithic systems, we give access to a platform that gives our clients the freedom to release new products in days, while lowering total cost of ownership. Best-in-class, cryptographic security powered by a network of world-known Tier-1 custody banks. Plug-and-play, composable service flexibility. Continuous delivery, fast to deploy and integrate. Open API, fully-documented self-service environment. Asset agnostic support. ISO certified & compliant. Non-binding, transparent pricing. Global, agile and built for speed.

WalletConnect is an open-source protocol that facilitates the connection between decentralized applications (DApps) and mobile wallets through end-to-end encryption. By using a QR code, users can seamlessly connect their mobile wallets to desktop DApps without the need for browser extensions. This infrastructure allows developers to easily integrate the protocol into their applications. WalletConnect employs a bridge server to relay messages between devices while ensuring that the contents remain private and secure, as they are encrypted using session data shared through the QR code. The organization is based in Zug, Switzerland, promoting a user-friendly approach to decentralized finance and blockchain interactions.

SheeldMarket is a cryptocurrency trading platform intended to keep the positions of the market participants hidden. The company's product uses an encryption scheme that allows the low-latency exchange of assets in order to protect user interests with chip encryption and predatory behavior prevention algorithms, thereby enabling market participants to trade large blocks of assets without alpha leakage. It was founded in 2019 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France by Oliver Yates, Simon Douyer, and Arnaud Carrere.

Paladin is a technological decentralization company trying to reduce friction in the on-chain governance process. To this end, the company has developed a vote lending market called Paladin Lending.

XMTP is an open, crypto-native communication protocol that connects communities, applications, and users. It was founded in 2021 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Superfluid Finance develops an online cash streaming protocol aimed at revolutionizing asset movement in decentralized finance. The protocol focuses on token standardization and facilitates various financial transactions such as subscription funds, salaries, and rewards. By automating recurring transactions and enabling single on-chain exchanges, Superfluid provides customers with continuous settlement and per-second netting, enhancing capital efficiency in the decentralized finance landscape.

Developer of a tokenization platform intended to make capital markets more accessible and equitable for all. The company's platform bridges the gap between traditional and new and open financial systems by offering infrastructure for capital markets on-chain through fully backed, tokenized stocks on Ethereum, enabling users to access tokenized stocks without compromising on compliance and functionality.

Asynchronous Art, Inc owns and operates an online multi-layer art platform. Its platform async, connects artists and collectors; and allows them to purchase and sell art online. Asynchronous Art, Inc was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Fort Bragg, California.

Asynchronous Art, Inc owns and operates an online multi-layer art platform. Its platform async, connects artists and collectors; and allows them to purchase and sell art online. Asynchronous Art, Inc was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Fort Bragg, California.

Dune Analytics AS is a data analytics platform focused on blockchain research, particularly for the Ethereum network. Founded in 2018 and based in Oslo, Norway, the company offers tools that enable users to query, extract, and visualize extensive data from the Ethereum blockchain. Its community-driven approach allows users to collaborate and share insights, making it a valuable resource for researchers, developers, and analysts in the blockchain space.

Sorare SAS, founded in December 2018 and based in Paris, France, operates an online platform for a global fantasy football game. The platform allows users to buy, sell, and trade official digital collectibles in the form of NFT cards. Participants can manage their own soccer teams using these digital assets, making the experience both interactive and engaging. Sorare aims to make cryptocurrency enjoyable and accessible through its unique blend of fantasy football and digital collectibles. In December 2020, the company achieved notable sales, with $1.8 million worth of cards sold, reflecting its growing popularity in the digital sports market.

Centrifuge Inc. is a developer of a decentralized blockchain-based platform aimed at transforming the global financial supply chain. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Centrifuge provides a secure and privacy-preserving protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions while allowing businesses to retain ownership of their data. This includes validated company information, business relationships, and transaction history. The platform enables participants to interact within a global network, promoting economic opportunity through the easy creation of applications and functionality by third-party service providers. Centrifuge's team, which has a history of collaborating on successful software ventures, focuses on addressing real business challenges with solutions that handle significant transaction volumes daily.

Centrifuge Inc. is a developer of a decentralized blockchain-based platform aimed at transforming the global financial supply chain. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Centrifuge provides a secure and privacy-preserving protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions while allowing businesses to retain ownership of their data. This includes validated company information, business relationships, and transaction history. The platform enables participants to interact within a global network, promoting economic opportunity through the easy creation of applications and functionality by third-party service providers. Centrifuge's team, which has a history of collaborating on successful software ventures, focuses on addressing real business challenges with solutions that handle significant transaction volumes daily.

StarkWare Industries Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Netanya, Israel, specializes in developing software and hardware for generating and verifying computational integrity proofs. The company has created STARK, a zero-knowledge proof protocol that enhances scalability and privacy in blockchain applications. This technology allows for increased transaction throughput and enables off-chain computation while ensuring that sensitive underlying data remains confidential. StarkWare's solutions are designed to improve the efficiency, security, and overall user experience of blockchain systems, making them a key player in the field of cryptographic proof platforms.

Messari, Inc. operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets, providing essential information about various projects, including their funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules related to inflation and vesting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company aims to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making within the crypto asset community. Its platform combines a global research database with a suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools, catering to researchers, investors, and regulators. By offering qualitative and quantitative analytics, Messari enables stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 landscapes with greater confidence.

Centrifuge Inc. is a developer of a decentralized blockchain-based platform aimed at transforming the global financial supply chain. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Centrifuge provides a secure and privacy-preserving protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer transactions while allowing businesses to retain ownership of their data. This includes validated company information, business relationships, and transaction history. The platform enables participants to interact within a global network, promoting economic opportunity through the easy creation of applications and functionality by third-party service providers. Centrifuge's team, which has a history of collaborating on successful software ventures, focuses on addressing real business challenges with solutions that handle significant transaction volumes daily.

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.