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FastLane is a developer of a platform aimed at enhancing network efficiency and user experience in the blockchain space. The protocol focuses on generating revenue for validators while optimizing the performance of algorithmic traders. It employs ecosystem-friendly MEV relays to minimize transaction spam and bolster network health. This approach not only safeguards user interactions but also boosts the yield of liquid staking derivatives, improving the chances of success for beneficial trading bots. By simplifying the integration of sentry nodes through a single command line, FastLane aims to streamline operations for users and contribute to a more effective and sustainable blockchain environment.

Whetstone Research specializes in designing and developing novel protocols to foster the growth of on-chain markets. Operating discreetly, the company focuses on token issuance services to drive innovation in this space.

WalletConnect Association is a Switzerland-based company that develops an open-source protocol designed to facilitate secure connections between decentralized applications and mobile wallets. By utilizing end-to-end encryption and a QR code scanning mechanism, WalletConnect enables users to interact with decentralized applications without the need for browser extensions or the exposure of private keys. This innovative approach allows for seamless communication and transaction signing, enhancing user experience within the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The protocol empowers application developers to integrate multiple wallets through a single implementation, thereby broadening their reach and improving accessibility for users.

Sundial Mirage is a technology company that specializes in developing secure and privacy-preserving solutions for decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Its flagship product is an on-chain passport platform, which employs zero-knowledge technology to facilitate secure and cost-effective Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. This platform enables users to comply with regulatory requirements without compromising their sensitive data, striking a balance between compliance and privacy.

Delta is a technology company that develops a layer-1 platform for decentralized applications. Its platform separates transaction ordering and execution from data availability and settlement, providing theoretical advantages over app chains and rollups, and allowing users to maintain full control over their block space and use existing or custom virtual machines.

Semantic Layer improves incentive alignment in dApps, enabling MEV internationalization and sequencing sovereignty.

Valantis Labs operates a decentralized exchange (DEX) platform that equips developers with tools to create custom liquidity infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems. The platform simplifies and accelerates the process, making it more cost-effective and user-friendly. It offers DEXes and on-chain tools, ensuring secure crypto trading and management, and enabling developers to build on-chain liquidity infrastructure swiftly and efficiently.

Khalani is a technology company that has created the world's first decentralized solver platform. This platform aims to enhance the user experience in the Web3 space by offering a multi-chain collaborative solution network. It significantly reduces the cost of developing and operating solvers, which are essential for managing complex applications in the Web3 ecosystem. The platform operates as an open and permissionless network, allowing developers to optimize on-chain intents and streamline application management.

ChainML specializes in developing Council, an open-source platform tailored for the rapid creation of custom generative AI applications through collaborative 'agents'. This platform ensures that generative AI models can be deployed and monitored with high confidence and accuracy. ChainML supports clients throughout the entire process, from initial ideation to the scalable, cost-effective deployment of Web3-enabled AI solutions. The company offers education, adoption, and implementation services, guiding clients from an AI concept to a fully operational product.

Movement Labs is a modular framework platform that builds and deploys move-based blockchains and applications in distributed settings. Its platform offers a composable and horizontally scalable network that provides unparalleled smart contract security and asset portability to help users solve the cold start problem with unprecedented interoperability.

Turnkey is a company that specializes in providing scalable wallet infrastructure tailored for crypto developers. Its platform simplifies the management of private keys, allowing developers to create and oversee wallets and facilitate cryptographic transactions across various blockchains. Turnkey's product suite includes features such as fully flexible signing and intuitive security controls, ensuring that users can generate and manage private keys efficiently while maintaining high security standards. The company’s offerings are designed to support a wide range of applications in the cryptocurrency space, making it easier for developers and businesses to build secure and reliable solutions.

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure system. The Initia Platform provides product ready rollups that enables teams to build scalable and sovereign systems while eliminating the UX complexities end users face when interacting with a modular multi-chain universe. Initia’s ownership of the full tech stack allows for a suite of chain-level mechanisms that align the economic interests across users, developers, L2 app chains, and the L1. Initia's initial launch products include an all-in-one portal for accessing core tools of the ecosystem, a Omnitia-ecosystem focused wallet for navigating between the L2s, a block explorer that supports InitiaVM transactions and developer tooling, and a Market Minitia that allows users to trade NFTs and create AI-generated NFT collections through prompts.

Avail is a team of innovators dedicated to transforming the blockchain world.

Polymer Labs is building the fabric of web3. We're working on an IBC based multi-cluster routing/roll-up protocol providing E2E IBC connectivity across ecosystems.

RISC Zero provides a platform enabling users to trust programs run anywhere while allowing developers to use the tools they already know. RISC Zero builds scaling solutions using Zero Knowledge Proofs which will make blockchains accessible. The company was founded by a team of Seattle-based hackers committed to enabling users to control their experience on the internet through the creation of privacy-enhancing decentralization technology.

Umee is the most programmable, safety-first lending algorithm built as a blockchain that enables seamless borrowing and lending of digital assets between distinct blockchain ecosystems. Umee is reshaping the global debt markets in Web3.

t3rn is a blockchain-based hosting platform founded in 2020 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. It specializes in facilitating interoperable execution and composable collaboration through its innovative technology stack. The platform enables fast, secure, and cost-efficient bridging of cross-chain executions by utilizing modular layers for storage, validation, settlement, and consensus. Smart contracts are stored in a registry accessible to all users, allowing developers who contribute to the open-source repository to earn remuneration each time their code is executed. This model not only enhances the efficiency of blockchain interactions but also incentivizes developers, fostering a collaborative ecosystem within the blockchain community.

Pine Street Labs develops enterprise wallet software aimed at expanding and democratizing the use of public blockchains. The company's platform simplifies the complexities of supporting various blockchain networks, allowing enterprises to concentrate on their core business operations. Pine Street Labs offers walletOS, which enhances custody infrastructure and facilitates the management of custody operations in-house. The software is designed to accommodate new blockchain initiatives while providing functionalities such as sending, receiving, staking, and executing smart contract calls. By creating a composable developer experience with modular integrations and a well-defined API, Pine Street Labs enables businesses to execute transactions seamlessly and efficiently in mission-critical environments.

Lit Protocol is a decentralized access control infrastructure aimed at enhancing the utility of the web. The company has developed an open-source platform that enables access to both digital and real-world experiences. By leveraging on-chain data, Lit Protocol allows blockchain users to access content, software, and data through the use of tokens, NFTs, and blockchain identity as access keys. This innovative approach facilitates a more versatile and user-centric web, promoting the integration of decentralized technologies into everyday digital interactions.

Omni is a developer of a multi-chain wallet that focuses on providing non-custodial staking solutions for cryptocurrency. The platform simplifies the process of managing digital assets by allowing users to send, receive, stake, and delegate their cryptocurrencies seamlessly across different blockchains. With its user-friendly interface, Omni enables individuals to effortlessly add funds to staking pools, facilitating access to decentralized finance. Through its commitment to making cryptocurrency staking more accessible, Omni aims to enhance the overall user experience in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Tenderize is a web3 platform that specializes in liquid staking, enabling users to earn rewards effortlessly while managing their staked assets. The platform simplifies the staking process by allowing users to deposit their tokens, which are then managed by the Tenderize protocol, facilitating automatic reward generation. Users benefit from the flexibility of easily unlocking their staked assets without enduring lengthy waiting periods. Additionally, Tenderize offers liquidity pools through TenderSwap, enabling users to exchange their TenderTokens for underlying assets instantly. This innovative approach creates new opportunities for utilizing staked web3 tokens, as users can collateralize loans and trade tokens while still maintaining their staked positions, ultimately allowing for regular compounding of rewards.

EigenLabs is a blockchain infrastructure startup that enables the restaking of ETH across various decentralized applications. They also provide developers with access to the Ethereum staked capital base and decentralized validator set. Traditionally, staking requires validators to lock up ETH as a security deposit to engage in the network's consensus mechanism, earning rewards for contributing to network security and validating transactions. However, once ETH is staked, it is generally immobilized until withdrawn, restricting validators from utilizing these assets elsewhere. EigenLayer aims to tackle this challenge by allowing staked ETH to be restaked across diverse decentralized applications and services without removing it from the original consensus mechanism.

Quasar Labs operates a digital asset management platform that simplifies investing within the multi-chain universe. The platform allows users to create and join independent asset containers, known as Vaults, which utilize inter-blockchain communication (IBC) technology to facilitate value capture across different blockchains, particularly in the Cosmos ecosystem. This innovative approach addresses the fragmentation within decentralized finance (DeFi) by providing a streamlined and secure method for investors to manage their digital assets. Quasar Labs empowers investors to efficiently design Vaults and aggregate liquidity, making it easier for them to put their digital assets to work with minimal effort.

A ZK-rollup L2 with universal connectivity to L1s, enabling cross-chain liquidity of native assets. Powered by Starkware zero-knowledge technology and Eigenlayer's restake finality. In it's core, MEV minimization and gas-free swaps are out of the box.

Minting NFT assets for real worlds value

Phi Labs is a company dedicated to developing blockchain tools and protocols that empower developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. It contributes to the Archway protocol, which incentivizes blockchain developers for their contributions. With a global team of web pioneers, Phi Labs focuses on creating open-source solutions that enhance the accessibility of application development, fostering innovation within the blockchain ecosystem. Through its efforts, the company aims to simplify the process of building decentralized applications, thus supporting the growth of the blockchain community.

Stader Labs specializes in developing decentralized financial protocols and applications focused on efficient stake management across public blockchain networks. The company aims to serve as a distribution layer for staking, creating protocols and products that enhance the security, decentralization, liquidity, and governance of prominent delegated proof-of-stake blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Terra, Polygon, and Solana. By providing sustainable staking yields from digital assets, Stader Labs seeks to optimize the staking experience for its users and contribute to the overall health of the blockchain ecosystem.

Burnt Finance is a decentralized NFT auction protocol designed to facilitate the minting and trading of digital assets in a permissionless environment. The company aims to overcome barriers to widespread cryptocurrency adoption by providing a high-speed, low-cost platform that enhances the Web3 experience. By integrating and partnering with like-minded entities, Burnt Finance focuses on building the necessary infrastructure, products, and tools to make cryptocurrency more accessible and relatable to the general public. Its offerings include features for fundraising, collections, and staking, empowering users to engage with the evolving digital asset landscape effectively.

FairSide Network is a decentralized cost-sharing network tailored for cryptocurrency users, providing innovative solutions to risk management in the crypto space. The company offers a blockchain platform that delivers fair coverage for a one-time fee, allowing claims that are provably fair. FairSide's coverage extends to multiple blockchains, projects, and various types of losses, making it accessible to a wide range of crypto investors, beyond just those involved in decentralized finance. By offering blanket coverage of up to 100 ETH, FairSide enables users to effectively reduce their risks associated with cryptocurrency investments.

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.

Kurtosis is a developer tool company founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas. It specializes in providing an end-to-end system for building, testing, and running distributed applications in the cryptocurrency space. The company offers software that automates the creation of testing environments, allowing developers to simulate various scenarios, including outages and malicious behavior. This functionality enables developers to rigorously test their code against potential failures, ensuring reliability before deployment. By streamlining the development process and reducing workloads, Kurtosis enhances the developer experience for those working on distributed systems.

Qredo Ltd is a London-based company that operates a platform designed to facilitate the secure and efficient movement of digital assets for institutional traders. Established in 2011, Qredo provides an open protocol and decentralized, multi-party computation network that enhances the security and custody of digital assets. Its solutions address the operational challenges and security risks associated with wallet key management, trading, storage, and transfer of these assets. By offering features such as cross-chain liquidity, treasury management tools, and peer-to-peer trading venues, Qredo aims to streamline the digital asset management process while mitigating cyber threats.

Covalent Research & Development Inc. is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, focused on enhancing transparency and accountability in the cryptocurrency sector. Established in 2018, Covalent develops a data analytics suite that addresses significant infrastructure challenges obstructing blockchain adoption. Its offerings include on-chain data and analytics for the Ethereum network, as well as APIs that provide visibility and transparency across various blockchain networks. The company aims to bridge centralized databases with decentralized blockchain technologies, thereby facilitating adoption among enterprises and consumers. Covalent supports several leading decentralized finance protocols and is actively building tools like SafeKeeep, which aims to improve data availability and record-keeping in the DeFi space. The company’s team comprises industry veterans with extensive experience in database and distributed systems, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in blockchain technology.

Dfns offers a wallets-as-a-service (WaaS) platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage digital assets while ensuring high levels of security. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing for secure user onboarding and streamlined transactions across multiple blockchains.

Agoric is a developer of a framework designed to enhance the programming of smart contracts, aiming to support the entire blockchain ecosystem. The company focuses on enabling the creation and deployment of smart contracts using JavaScript, providing tools that are accessible and secure for millions of developers worldwide. Agoric emphasizes composability, which facilitates rapid development and offers a competitive advantage in the blockchain space. Its framework allows users to execute transactions securely, establish new markets, and develop innovative exchange patterns without relying on centralized control. The Agoric team comprises experienced technologists, economists, and business leaders who have collaborated on smart contracts technology for over three decades, with the shared goal of advancing smart contract capabilities and fostering global cooperation through digital assets.