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Start9 Labs develops EmbassyOS, a graphical operating system for running self-hosted software. The plug-and-play personal server offers one-click installation and a simple configuration of open source software services that run over Tor V3. Aaron Greenspan, Keagan Mc Clelland, Matt Hill, and Aiden Mc Clelland founded the company in 2020 in Denver, Colorado.

Hats Finance is a decentralized cybersecurity incentive network that aims to enhance security within the web3 environment. It operates a platform that allows projects to safeguard their smart contracts through a security vault and an ecosystem skin, thereby providing a more secure future for users of Ethereum. The network is governed by its stakeholders, which include hackers, project developers, and token holders, creating a collaborative approach to cybersecurity. This structure enables Hats Finance to address the evolving challenges of digital security in a decentralized manner.

RedStone is a next-generation cross-chain data oracle that specializes in providing pricing data for financial protocols. The company develops modular oracles that deliver data feeds compatible with both layer 1 and layer 2 blockchains, including rollups-as-a-service (RaaS) solutions. RedStone's offerings include liquid staking tokens and liquid restaking tokens, as well as an online decentralized finance platform designed to utilize blockchain's permanent storage capabilities. This platform supports cross-chain data services while ensuring an audit trail, which enhances transparency and reliability. Additionally, RedStone enables decentralized finance providers to implement automatic dispute mechanisms, bolstered by insurance through staking, thereby facilitating more secure and efficient transactions.

BEAM is a next-generation confidential cryptocurrency based on an elegant and innovative Mimblewimble protocol. Things that make BEAM special include: • Users have complete control over privacy - a user decides which information will be available and to which parties, having complete control over his personal data in accordance with his will and applicable laws. • Confidentiality without penalty - in BEAM confidential transactions do not cause bloating of the blockchain, avoiding excessive computational overhead or penalty on performance or scalability while completely concealing the transaction value. • No trusted setup required.• Blocks are mined using Equihash Proof-of-Work algorithm. • Limited emission using periodic halving with a total amount of coins ~250 million. • No addresses are stored in the blockchain - no information whatsoever about either the sender or the receiver of a transaction is stored in the blockchain. • Superior scalability through compact blockchain size - using the “cut-through” feature of Mimblewimble makes the BEAM blockchain orders of magnitude smaller than any other blockchain implementation. • BEAM supports many transaction types such as escrow transactions, time-locked transactions, atomic swaps and more. • No premine. No ICO. Backed by a treasury, emitted from every block during the first five years • Implemented from scratch in C++ by a team of professional developers

Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

Efficient Frontier is a cryptocurrency algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider trading over $1 Billion a week. With over 13 years of high frequency trading experience, we research and develop quantitative strategies and market make for many leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset issuers. Since entering the digital asset industry, we have built some of the most sophisticated trading infrastructure in this ecosystem for electronic trading and execution in both spot and derivatives markets. Alongside our industry-leading partners, we have rapidly expanded our team and services and now work from two global hubs: Tel Aviv and San Francisco.

StakeWise is an open-source protocol designed to facilitate capital-efficient staking on Ethereum 2.0. Founded in 2018, the platform streamlines the staking process by abstracting the technical complexities involved in running staking infrastructure, thereby lowering entry barriers for users. StakeWise allows individuals to stake Ether easily and generate yield with minimal effort. The protocol also tokenizes all staked Ether, granting users the ability to utilize their staked assets across various Decentralized Finance applications, thereby enhancing liquidity. Additionally, StakeWise offers a platform that encompasses staking services, digital assets, and smart contracts, enabling users to redeem blockchain deposits and earn rewards effectively.

Nexus Mutual Limited operates a decentralized insurance platform built on the Ethereum public blockchain, enabling users to become members and purchase coverage. This innovative approach allows individuals to collectively share insurance risks without relying on traditional insurance companies. Member decisions are governed by smart contracts, ensuring transparency and security in transactions. Initially, Nexus Mutual launched with a focus on providing earthquake coverage. The company, originally named Nexus Collective Limited, was incorporated in 2017 and rebranded in July 2018. Based in London, United Kingdom, Nexus Mutual aims to transform the insurance industry by leveraging blockchain technology to create a more inclusive and accessible insurance solution.

Armor develops a dynamic cover brokerage protocol for decentralized finance to serve cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2021, Armor is a DeFi coverage aggregator that makes securing your DeFi assets against hacks as easy as possible. Ease wants to make DeFi as easy and safe as possible. They aim to cover every dollar in DeFi so that users can finally feel at ease.

Sovryn is a Bitcoin-based decentralized trading and lending platform. It's developed on RSK, a side chain of the Bitcoin blockchain-powered by merge-mining, and is governed by the community.

Hummingbot is an open-source software platform that enables users to implement automated, algorithmic trading strategies typically accessible only to institutional investors. It specializes in high-frequency trading and provides tools for deploying, monitoring, and managing multiple trading bots, facilitating the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. The platform generates market analysis insights and current pricing information, allowing users to engage in decentralized market making. Hummingbot is recognized as a leader in the open-source algorithmic trading space for cryptocurrencies and is supported by significant investment from Bain Capital Ventures and Stanford University's StartX Fund. Through its liquidity mining platform, Hummingbot is transforming the landscape of financial markets by promoting crowd-sourced trading solutions.

IDEX is a financial services company that operates a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform. This platform enables real-time trading, blending the speed and functionality of centralized exchanges with the security inherent in decentralized systems. By prioritizing performance and security, IDEX allows market makers to integrate their existing infrastructure, facilitating secure operations while providing deep liquidity in the cryptocurrency market.

Kadena provides a hybrid blockchain platform, featuring the only sharded and scalable layer-1 PoW public network. Kadena solves the scaling challenges of Bitcoin and the security issues of Ethereum. Kadena's founders created JP Morgan's first blockchain and worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Kadena is live with partners including Cosmos and USCF (a $3 billion fund). For more information, visit www.kadena.io or follow @kadena_io on Twitter.

ThunderCore operates as a high-performance public blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It aims to enhance the scalability of decentralized applications by offering higher throughput, faster confirmation times, and lower transaction costs. The blockchain is built on innovative research conducted by Professors Shi and Pass from Cornell University, utilizing a unique consensus protocol that addresses the limitations of traditional Nakamoto consensus. This ensures fully decentralized trust while significantly boosting performance. Additionally, ThunderCore provides a crypto token designed to facilitate rapid and secure transactions, supported by a robust blockchain protocol that employs rigorous mathematical security analysis.

BEAM is a next-generation confidential cryptocurrency based on an elegant and innovative Mimblewimble protocol. Things that make BEAM special include: • Users have complete control over privacy - a user decides which information will be available and to which parties, having complete control over his personal data in accordance with his will and applicable laws. • Confidentiality without penalty - in BEAM confidential transactions do not cause bloating of the blockchain, avoiding excessive computational overhead or penalty on performance or scalability while completely concealing the transaction value. • No trusted setup required.• Blocks are mined using Equihash Proof-of-Work algorithm. • Limited emission using periodic halving with a total amount of coins ~250 million. • No addresses are stored in the blockchain - no information whatsoever about either the sender or the receiver of a transaction is stored in the blockchain. • Superior scalability through compact blockchain size - using the “cut-through” feature of Mimblewimble makes the BEAM blockchain orders of magnitude smaller than any other blockchain implementation. • BEAM supports many transaction types such as escrow transactions, time-locked transactions, atomic swaps and more. • No premine. No ICO. Backed by a treasury, emitted from every block during the first five years • Implemented from scratch in C++ by a team of professional developers