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Optimum constitutes a decentralized, high-performance memory infrastructure tailored for use across various blockchains.

Evolving from the Oracle Core Unit at MakerDAO, Chronicle Protocol was created by the unit’s development team. Although the Oracles that underpinned Chronicle Protocol had been securing MakerDAO’s $10B+ collateral since 2016, the technology and its unique innovations weren’t available outside of Maker’s portfolio. In 2021, the team received support from MakerDAO to spin out the proprietary technology and form a new entity and brand. Chronicle Protocol was born. Chronicle continues to service MakerDAO and now, for the first time, is rolling out its on-chain Oracle services to support the wider Web3 world. Chronicle Protocol has been developed to solve many of the current pain points of on-chain Oracles and DeFi. On-chain Oracles, particularly on computationally expensive blockchains such as Ethereum, are bottlenecking the development of DeFi with an exorbitant cost of service and a lack of feasible scalability. Through developing a proprietary solution called Scribe, the team at Chronicle has built a blockchain-agnostic, ubiquitously accessible, scalable, end-to-end verifiable, and decentralized Oracle. The protocol’s unique architecture enables an ecosystem that delivers 100% decentralization and transparency. Every byte of data can be traced back to each Feed’s original data source queries, and new Oracles can be deployed (and updated) with the click of a button on the Chronicle Dashboard. Inspired by Ancient Greece’s Herodotus (the Father of History), Chronicle Protocol aims to be the world’s first open and verifiable data chronicler. Transparency, democracy, and accessibility are the columns on which Chronicle has built its temple, and industry-leading scalability, integration, and security are the features that power the protocol. Verifiable data, accessible to all - delivered securely and affordably.

Fragmetric is a technology company specializing in blockchain infrastructure. It has developed a native liquid restaking mechanism for the Solana ecosystem, designed to bolster security and economic potential. This mechanism allows users to stake assets, provide liquidity, or trade on decentralized exchanges while supporting network stability. It optimizes the distribution of staking rewards and revenues from node consensus networks, maintaining precise conversion ratios between deposited assets and minted tokens.

Permissionless Labs specializes in decentralized storage, developing a proprietary platform that facilitates the secure and free movement of digital content globally. This platform, designed to be the content delivery layer for the modular web, leverages built-in AWS S3 interfaces for seamless integration with existing applications, accelerating development for decentralized systems and ensuring rapid data access for clients.

Chainbound is a research and development organization focused on building optimized infrastructure and networking tools to enhance user experience with blockchain technology. It offers solutions such as a transaction pre-confirmation protocol, Ethereum network improvements, and unified interfaces for block builders.

Namcon provides blockchain infrastructure services that rely on numerous devices and trusted execution environments for secure computing.

Conduit operates as a platform focused on providing crypto native infrastructure aimed at supporting developers in the cryptocurrency space. The company collaborates with leading crypto engineering teams to develop a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate the creation, deployment, and maintenance of smart contracts, particularly on the Ethereum network. By offering a visual programming environment, Conduit enables developers to build, test, and deploy smart contracts efficiently, utilizing various programming languages and libraries. This streamlined approach enhances the overall development process, empowering builders in the rapidly evolving field of cryptocurrency.

Othentic is a technology developer focused on creating modular networks within a shared security environment. The company provides a web3 orchestration and abstraction layer that allows developers to build distributed systems and enhance security. By offering a library of components, Othentic enables the self-deployment of custom computational services over trustless execution environments, facilitating seamless integration with re-staking protocols. This innovative approach empowers developers to construct tailored solutions while benefiting from the underlying shared security infrastructure.

Storm Labs operates an open-source software development studio, specializing in building infrastructure for the next generation of finance. It empowers users to create and manage personalized DeFi investment portfolios autonomously, mitigating challenges such as losses and portfolio rebalancing.

Monad is a proof-of-stake blockchain and decentralized computation platform that focuses on high performance and portability. It features a scalar architecture with pipelined execution, which allows for efficient transaction throughput. This innovative design enables developers to create complex decentralized applications (dApps) capable of processing a large volume of transactions quickly. By combining advanced technology with a user-friendly framework, Monad aims to enhance the overall functionality and scalability of decentralized applications in the blockchain ecosystem.

Succinct specializes in developing zero-knowledge infrastructure for software developers. It offers an open-source platform that enables developers to write and execute programs securely on any blockchain, with a focus on Ethereum. The platform allows for the reuse of existing crates and libraries, and generates proofs rapidly, ensuring high performance without compromising security.

Clique coordinates diverse compute resources, allocating them dynamically for general applications and smart contracts. This includes co-processors for verifiable computing on-chain data, oracles for external data sources, and specialized hardware for privacy, AI, and secure computation.

Rated Labs is a Web3 infrastructure company that provides granular data on validators and node operators to help users compare performance and understand the health of digital currency networks. Through an API-based data utility platform, Rated Labs offers independent third-party ratings for nodes and operators, robust data pipelines, and a comprehensive infrastructure dataset, enabling developers to analyze the crypto base layer and extract actionable insights about network reliability, security, and performance.

Essential develops intent-based infrastructure and tools aimed at facilitating the shift from value extraction to intent satisfaction. Its platform focuses on creating core components that support composability across ecosystems, minimizing extractive behaviors while maximizing user satisfaction.

Spearbit connects independent security experts with Web3 projects to perform security reviews and safeguard financial and blockchain infrastructure. The company offers expert-conducted security reviews and ongoing security assessments through retainer agreements, providing clients with an operational layer that reduces time spent on administrative tasks, client sourcing, and due diligence. Through a Web3 security platform, Spearbit emphasizes recurring evaluations to maintain robust protection for clients' assets and services.

Argus Labs is a game development studio focused on advancing the future of video games through innovative applied research and thoughtful game design. The company specializes in developing a blockchain-based game engine that facilitates user-generated content, empowering game developers to create their own dedicated layer-2 blockchain networks. Utilizing zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum, Argus Labs enables players to generate content that seamlessly integrates with the game's underlying logic and data. Through its commitment to combining cutting-edge research with game development, Argus Labs aims to redefine the gaming experience and foster a dynamic ecosystem for both developers and players.

Together is a technology services platform that offers a decentralized cloud specifically for artificial intelligence development. The company focuses on constructing open-source generative AI models and infrastructure, providing tools and resources that enable developers and researchers to train, refine, and deploy these models efficiently. Together's platform emphasizes accessibility and user-friendliness, allowing organizations of various sizes to leverage and enhance AI capabilities. By contributing innovative open-source research, models, and datasets, Together plays a significant role in advancing the field of AI and fostering collaborative development efforts.

Catalyst is an open-source liquidity protocol for modular blockchains, developed by Cata Labs. Catalyst will automatically connect each new chain to other chains of interest, such as other app environments or hubs like Ethereum and Cosmos.

Gyroscope operates a decentralized stablecoin platform focused on creating a resilient financial infrastructure. The company develops an asset-backed stablecoin that utilizes a diversified reserve and autonomous monetary policy to ensure stability and reliability. By reinventing stablecoin architecture and implementing effective risk control measures, Gyroscope addresses significant challenges in stablecoin design. The platform aims to provide robust public infrastructure that enhances the overall functionality and trustworthiness of stablecoins in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Cubist offers a web3 key management platform and modular toolkit that enables developers to safely design, test, and deploy multi-chain and cross-chain decentralized applications in automated pipelines. By handling keys and sequencing, the solution supports secure cross-chain deployments from a single program.

Sovereign Labs operates a blockchain platform focused on enhancing user experience and scalability within the blockchain community. It offers a framework of interconnected zero-knowledge rollups that can function across various blockchains, facilitating secure and interoperable transactions. The platform automatically converts business logic into a cryptographically verifiable format, utilizing a roll-up system to connect with data availability layers. This integration allows users to leverage specialized components designed for rollups, while also benefiting from advancements in proof-generation parallelism and scalability, all without compromising end-user verifiability.

Alpen Labs is a startup focused on enhancing Bitcoin scalability through zero-knowledge technology. The company aims to create a comprehensive financial ecosystem that promotes privacy and programmability within Bitcoin. By developing an online platform, Alpen Labs seeks to foster broader adoption of cryptocurrency and expand global financial access. Its infrastructure empowers developers to build applications directly on this platform, facilitating an inclusive financial future for everyday users. Through its innovative approach, Alpen Labs is positioned to significantly contribute to the evolution of the cryptocurrency landscape.

Perennial Labs develops decentralized finance technology, offering a derivatives protocol and related primitives for developers. The permission-free platform is designed to simplify trading of DeFi derivatives and enable the creation of new DeFi tools, using a capital-efficient model for liquidity provisioning. Established in 2022 in New Castle, Delaware, the company focuses on providing a standardized framework that supports a wide range of DeFi use cases while making derivative workflows easier to build and deploy.

Eclipse is building Ethereum's first Solana Virtual Machine Layer 2. While other L2 networks on Ethereum focus on providing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Eclipse leans into performance improvements developed by the Solana Layer 1 and adds additional verification features to deploy the blockchain as a rollup. The Eclipse team includes veterans from dYdX, Uniswap, Citadel, and Airbnb. Eclipse Labs is backed by top investors including Polychain, Placeholder, and DBA.

Eclipse is building Ethereum's first Solana Virtual Machine Layer 2. While other L2 networks on Ethereum focus on providing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Eclipse leans into performance improvements developed by the Solana Layer 1 and adds additional verification features to deploy the blockchain as a rollup. The Eclipse team includes veterans from dYdX, Uniswap, Citadel, and Airbnb. Eclipse Labs is backed by top investors including Polychain, Placeholder, and DBA.

Skip is a blockchain company that provides infrastructure to help blockchains leverage Miner Extractable Value (MEV) for financial sustainability and improved user experiences. The company has developed a platform featuring a sealed-bid closed auction system, allowing traders to submit tipped transactions to validators. This system prioritizes these transactions at the top of blocks, facilitating long-term financial viability for blockchains. Additionally, it enables traders to implement more sophisticated and profitable trading strategies. Through its innovative approach, Skip aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of blockchain transactions.

Jito Labs is a blockchain infrastructure company focused on enhancing the Solana network through the development of systems that maximize miner extraction value (MEV) while mitigating its adverse effects. The company provides an open-source, third-party validator specifically designed for the Solana blockchain, facilitating the creation of efficient and profitable blocks. Jito Labs aims to enable users to increase their revenue and optimize hardware utilization through its innovative validator client. By prioritizing both network scalability and validator rewards, Jito Labs plays a critical role in advancing the capabilities and profitability of the Solana ecosystem.

Entropy provides crypto custody services to keep private keys secure and make assets available on demand. Its services specialize in creating a decentralized network leveraging advanced threshold cryptography and multi-party computation. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in New York.

Scroll, founded in 2021 and based in Victoria, Seychelles, is focused on developing an EVM-equivalent zk-rollup, which utilizes a robust proving network. The company operates within the technology sector, with an emphasis on enhancing blockchain scalability and efficiency. By leveraging zero-knowledge proof technology, Scroll aims to facilitate faster and more secure transactions on decentralized applications. The firm's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of blockchain infrastructure.

Voltz Labs, established in 2021 and based in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, specializes in decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. The company develops a non-custodial automated market maker platform for interest rate swaps, utilizing a concentrated liquidity virtual AMM for price discovery and a margin engine for asset management. This enables users to efficiently create and trade fixed and variable rate swaps.

Osmosis Foundation operates a decentralized peer-to-peer blockchain platform that facilitates the creation of liquidity and trading of IBC-enabled tokens. The platform features an advanced automated market maker (AMM) protocol, which represents a significant evolution in how liquidity providers engage with decentralized finance (DeFi). Built using the Cosmos software development kit (SDK), Osmosis allows developers to design, build, and deploy customized AMMs, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of liquidity solutions within the ecosystem. By utilizing open-source software, Osmosis promotes transparency and accessibility in the DeFi space.

LayerZero develops a blockchain interoperability platform that enables data exchange between disparate blockchains. Its platform achieves speed and security by validating as an on-chain light node, allowing companies to build cross-chain applications using a low-level communication primitive.

Axelar develops interoperability software connecting blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar enables developers to build cross-chain decentralized applications using its protocol suite.

DELV is a company focused on advancing the safe adoption of decentralized financial systems by developing a crypto-asset trading platform. This platform facilitates the buying and selling of yield and principal tokens, which do not require a minimum investment. By integrating various protocols, DELV aims to create innovative infrastructure that supports users in growing their savings at a fixed rate, enhancing capital efficiency. Through its research-backed and open-source approach, the company seeks to play a pivotal role in ushering in a new financial system.

SIREN is a distributed protocol creating a decentralized blockchain exchange for options trading on Ethereum. The company is focused on creating a high-quality, seamless experience for sophisticated users and requires no third-party settling mechanism or order matching to complete option settlement on-chain. It allows for both buyers and sellers to mint, buy, and trade in and out of options positions at any time. SIREN was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, CA.

Horizon Finance is a platform dedicated to decentralized interest rate and protocol cash flow markets. It enables users to deposit their assets with either fixed or floating interest rates, providing a unique opportunity to compete for preferential payment by capping their yield. The platform offers a trading toolkit for participants in the decentralized finance ecosystem, facilitating engagement with key yield streams while rewarding users for their participation. Through its innovative approach, Horizon Finance aims to enhance user experience in managing and optimizing financial returns.

Liquity is a decentralized borrowing platform operating on the Ethereum blockchain. It facilitates interest-free loans by using Ether as collateral.

Mirage Protocol provides decentralized financial infrastructure for liquidity management in the digital asset market. It offers a platform where liquidity providers can earn returns across a range of modern financial products and relies on a native stablecoin protocol to facilitate liquidity operations. The solution supports liquidity provisioning, application integrations, and stable value transfers, enabling users to access stable liquidity within a scalable decentralized ecosystem.