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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.

bloXroute Labs, Inc. offers a blockchain scalability solution that enhances the capacity of cryptocurrencies and blockchains to process thousands of transactions per second without requiring protocol modifications. This solution operates beneath the consensus layer, allowing all nodes to maintain consensus over the blockchain state, regardless of transaction volume. The company's platform leverages a global network of servers optimized for performance through advanced techniques such as compression and encryption. By efficiently propagating transactions and blocks, bloXroute enables increased transaction throughput for various blockchains, making it a versatile and neutral solution for any node. Founded in 2018, bloXroute is based in Evanston, Illinois.

Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Filecoin is a data storage network that enables users to rent disk space for file storage. It operates as a decentralized platform, allowing participants to buy and sell storage services using its native electronic currency, which can also be exchanged for other currencies such as Bitcoin and USD. The company is headquartered in the United States and aims to provide a secure and efficient method for managing data storage needs.