MONAD is a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain and decentralized computation platform that combines the best of performance and portability.
Rysk Finance is developing a dynamic hedging vault to assist in the creation of alternative, decentralized financial assets that can be used to protect against financial market risks. The service allows customers to buy and sell options on crypto assets, giving them the opportunity to protect themselves against downturns in the market if they so desire.
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.
SithSwap is a next-gen AMM on StarkNet featuring instant volatile and stable swaps with ultralow slippage, near-zero fees, and the full security of Ethereum.
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Encode Club is a blockchain education platform that aims to educate the future generation of blockchain professionals. Encode Club was founded in 2019 by Damir Bandalo and is located in London.
Certora develops unique technology which supplements your programming experts and manual auditors by automatically detecting security vulnerabilities both before the code is deployed and during operation. The process is executed automatically and provides mathematical proofs of correctness on a daily basis. For carefully defined properties of your software, Certora technology can completely guarantee the absence of security vulnerabilities.
Trisolaris is a community-owned decentralized exchange (DEX) with a fast settlement, low fees, and a democratic governance process.
Burrow is a non-custodial liquidity pool platform that functions as a decentralized money market, allowing users to supply and borrow assets for trading.
Phi Labs is a contributor to the Archway protocol that rewards blockchain developers.
Moonwell is an open lending and borrowing DeFi protocol on Moonbeam & Moonriver.
MetaEngine is a decentralized all-in-one platform for the development and publishing of GameFi / Metaverse games and apps.
Founded in mid June 2021, Spin is building a multichain solution for on-chain derivatives trading that executes order book order execution model to provide users with CEX-competitive user experience. Spin is currently running on the NEAR Protocol and Solana blockchains.
STEPN ioffers a blockchain-based fitness app. It works by letting users buy NFTs that last for a certain amount of time.
Arcade provides an infrastructure layer for NFT liquidity that enables the financialization of non-fungible assets, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.Arcade’s Wrapped NFT technology allows NFTs to be bundled to secure one loan. Arcade is also an open-source Defi primitive it allows developers to build on top of the platform.
Gear Technologies develops an advanced Layer 2 smart contract platform that simplifies the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) on the Polkadot blockchain. By leveraging a Substrate-based architecture, Gear Technologies offers a cost-effective solution that minimizes the financial and time investments typically associated with dApp development. This platform aims to lower the barriers for developers, allowing them to launch their applications quickly and efficiently, often in just a matter of minutes.
Most DeFi applications require institutional borrowers to over-collateralize their loans using crypto as collateral, limiting the wide range of use cases possible with crypto lending. Collateralized loans not only restrict borrowers from using capital how and when they want, but also limit the potential for enhanced return for lenders. JellyFi is a capital-efficient DeFi lending protocol that enables crypto loans without collateral, where institutional borrowers can obtain competitive loan terms, and lenders get access to higher returns while having more granular control over their investment portfolios. Zero-collateral loans are similar to a revolving line of credit where the borrower only has to pay a liquidity fee on unused capital in their own liquidity pool.
Hats Finance is a decentralized cybersecurity incentive network governed by its stakeholders of hackers, projects, and token holders.
Apricot Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) service provider that focuses on collateralized lending protocols. The platform aims to enhance users' borrowing power while reducing liquidation penalties and risks associated with borrowing in the DeFi sector. By offering over-collateralized loans, Apricot Finance enables users to maximize their yield and achieve greater predictability in their investments. The platform is designed to help borrowers access competitive borrowing options, thereby allowing investors to generate substantial profits in cryptocurrency.
Euler XYZ Limited, incorporated in 2020 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing a lending protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. This non-custodial protocol facilitates the lending and borrowing of a wide range of cryptocurrency assets, allowing users to engage in decentralized finance activities without relinquishing control of their assets.
NFT Oasis is a platform for the decentralized creator economy combining non-fungible tokens (NFTs), virtual reality (VR), and decentralized finance (DeFi)
Non-fungible Technologies, Inc. is at the forefront of decentralized financial services and technologies catering to the many permutations of the emerging 'non-fungible' asset class.
NAOS Finance is an operator of a decentralized finance platform that aims to give a decentralized alternative to traditional finance. Its platform facilitates both Defi lenders and SME borrowers to interact in a permission-less manner on the blockchain and enables the origination and funding of loans without traditional intermediaries, enabling lenders to get stable and recurring income streams while also connecting the on-chain world with bigger off-chain opportunities.
Liquity AG owns and operates a decentralized platform that offers zero interest consumer loans. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Baar, Switzerland.
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry.
Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Unslashed Finance provides insurance products for crypto assets.
DFX Finance is a new decentralized finance exchange protocol optimized for non-U.S. dollar stable coins.
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.
Reflexer Labs, founded in 2020 and based in the USA, is a decentralized finance project focused on reducing volatility in the financial ecosystem. The company develops a low-volatility collateral designed to create a stable foundation for decentralized finance. Its innovative product employs a volatility-dampened synthetic instrument that utilizes control theory within smart contracts. This technology allows for the automatic adjustment of collateral supply in response to market conditions, maintaining a similar chart pattern to underlying assets while exhibiting lower volatility. By doing so, Reflexer aims to help businesses minimize the risk of investment losses, contributing to a more secure and stable decentralized finance environment.
Euler XYZ Limited, incorporated in 2020 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing a lending protocol on the Ethereum blockchain. This non-custodial protocol facilitates the lending and borrowing of a wide range of cryptocurrency assets, allowing users to engage in decentralized finance activities without relinquishing control of their assets.
Bitnomial, Inc. develops and operates an exchange, clearing, and settlement infrastructure for trading bitcoin derivatives. Its bitcoin derivatives exchange is used for trading margined bitcoin futures and options, such as bitcoin US dollar futures, Deci bitcoin US dollar futures, and bitcoin US dollar options. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Liquity AG owns and operates a decentralized platform that offers zero interest consumer loans. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Baar, Switzerland.
ParaSwap Network SAS, established in 2020 and based in Paris, France, aggregates various decentralized exchanges into a single platform, addressing the liquidity challenges in the cryptocurrency market. By splitting orders across multiple exchanges, ParaSwap creates optimized and secure transactions, allowing users to access competitive market prices and high liquidity. Currently, the platform focuses on Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, with plans to expand its services to encompass most major blockchains.
Serum is the world's first completely on-chain cryptocurrency ecosystem with trustless trading brought to you by Project Serum, in collaboration with a consortium of crypto trading and DeFi experts. Built on Solana, Serum is fast and efficient. While we built the Serum protocol, it is permissionless – we do not hold special power anymore. It is up to you, the crypto community, to use it as you will.
The Graph is the indexing and query layer of the decentralized web. Developers build and publish open APIs, called subgraphs, that applications can query using GraphQL. There is a hosted service in production that makes it easy for developers to get started building on The Graph, and the decentralized network will launch later this year.
The Graph currently supports indexing data from Ethereum, POA, and IPFS, with more networks coming soon. To date, ~1,700 subgraphs have been deployed for dApps like Aragon, Uniswap, Synthetix, Balancer, Gnosis, Balancer, Livepeer, and Decentraland.
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AVA Labs makes it simple to launch finance applications using blockchain technology–with highly scalable and efficient networks, customizable public and private blockchains, the capability to create any digital asset, and more. We are empowering people to build an open, simple, and democratic internet of finance.
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry.
Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Futureswap is a decentralized futures exchange based in San Francisco, California. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate non-custodial trading of crypto futures contracts. By employing an automated market making algorithm, it enables users to buy and sell futures contracts with leverage, providing a flexible trading experience. Futureswap combines features of a decentralized exchange and a leveraged trading platform, allowing investors to access low-rate leveraged contracts supported by liquidity pools. This innovative approach aims to enhance the trading experience while maintaining user control over their assets.
StakerDao, Inc. develops platform for governing financial assets in a decentralized, secure, and compliant manner. The company builds and manages products for on-chain governance, cross-chain synthetics, and tokenized real-world assets. It offers STKR that governs financial asset decision making and BLND, a synthetic token that tracks a governed basket of proof-of-stakes tokens. StakerDao, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.
Zebedee, Inc. operates a platform designed to integrate bitcoin into digital gaming environments, facilitating in-game microtransactions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Zebedee provides a solution that enables game developers to implement bitcoin microtransactions, allowing players to send and receive small amounts of bitcoin seamlessly within games. The platform supports players, developers, streamers, and viewers in exchanging value effortlessly, promoting a frictionless experience in digital interactions. By offering infrastructure and software for Bitcoin and Lightning support, Zebedee aims to enhance the monetization of gaming and digital experiences.
FTX Trading LTD is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform caters to both professional traders and novices, offering features such as futures trading, leveraged tokens, and an over-the-counter portal. It supports a variety of financial products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and binance coin, as well as various altcoin and midcap indices. FTX was co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang, with initial backing from Alameda Research, which provided significant liquidity from the outset. The exchange aims to enhance the cryptocurrency trading experience and facilitate institutional adoption within the sector.
The Graph is the indexing and query layer of the decentralized web. Developers build and publish open APIs, called subgraphs, that applications can query using GraphQL. There is a hosted service in production that makes it easy for developers to get started building on The Graph, and the decentralized network will launch later this year.
The Graph currently supports indexing data from Ethereum, POA, and IPFS, with more networks coming soon. To date, ~1,700 subgraphs have been deployed for dApps like Aragon, Uniswap, Synthetix, Balancer, Gnosis, Balancer, Livepeer, and Decentraland.
NYM Technologies SA designs and develops a private Internet infrastructure. The company uses anonymous authentication credentials that enables privacy-enhanced data transfer and decentralized identity. The company is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Agoric Systems Operating Company, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, develops an open application platform for smart contracts that integrates with both public and private blockchains. The company aims to enhance the security and simplicity of programming smart contracts, primarily using JavaScript, thus enabling millions of developers to create safer and more efficient applications. Agoric emphasizes composability, which facilitates rapid development and provides a competitive edge in the blockchain ecosystem. The organization envisions fostering unprecedented global cooperation and the emergence of new business models through secure digital assets. The Agoric team comprises experienced technologists, economists, and business leaders with over 30 years of collaborative experience in smart contract technology. The company has established partnerships with notable projects like Cosmos and has received backing from various investment firms and individuals, reinforcing its mission to advance the capabilities of smart contracts in the digital economy.
Agoric Systems Operating Company, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, develops an open application platform for smart contracts that integrates with both public and private blockchains. The company aims to enhance the security and simplicity of programming smart contracts, primarily using JavaScript, thus enabling millions of developers to create safer and more efficient applications. Agoric emphasizes composability, which facilitates rapid development and provides a competitive edge in the blockchain ecosystem. The organization envisions fostering unprecedented global cooperation and the emergence of new business models through secure digital assets. The Agoric team comprises experienced technologists, economists, and business leaders with over 30 years of collaborative experience in smart contract technology. The company has established partnerships with notable projects like Cosmos and has received backing from various investment firms and individuals, reinforcing its mission to advance the capabilities of smart contracts in the digital economy.
Bolt Labs, Inc. is a company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in providing a lightning network protocol designed for privacy-preserving micropayments and non-custodial trading with centralized exchanges. Founded in 2018, Bolt Labs facilitates instant private payments for everyday purchases, as well as the operation of private decentralized exchanges. The company's focus on privacy and efficiency positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital transactions and decentralized finance.
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Kava Labs is a developer of the Kava DeFi Platform, a blockchain solution providing DeFi services such as stable coins, bonds, and lending to crypto users across many blockchain networks.
The Kava CDP platform is secured by 100+ validators, the very best professional validator services ensure your assets are safe. Since 2017, the Kava Labs team has used its blockchain expertise to provide solutions to Ripple, Tendermint/Cosmos, Tezos, MakerDao, and many other leading blockchain projects.
Kava Labs was founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California.
Dharma Labs Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of smart contracts and tools for issuing and crowdfunding debt on blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Dharma Labs provides a protocol that facilitates the decentralized issuance, origination, risk assessment, and underwriting of peer-to-peer loans. By enabling open and permissionless innovation in the lending industry, Dharma allows entrepreneurs to create various lending platforms, including consumer lending services, margin lending networks, and crowdfunding platforms for municipal bonds. This approach leverages blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency and security of lending operations.
Chainspace helps people build high-performance blockchain applications using popular languages and technologies on commodity cloud platforms.
Algorand, Inc. operates a decentralized digital currency and transactions platform designed to address blockchain scalability challenges. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers various services, including Algorand Standard Asset and Atomic Transfers at Layer-1, as well as Algorand Smart Contracts. Its technology enables rapid and efficient user consensus, accommodating even the smallest transactions regardless of volume or user count.
Spacemesh is a company based in North Pole, Alaska, that has developed a blockmesh operating system aimed at creating a decentralized and secure platform for running smart contracts on a global scale. This system operates using a novel consensus protocol that eliminates the need for traditional proof-of-work mechanisms, promoting a more equitable and incentive-compatible environment. Spacemesh enables individuals worldwide to participate in its network by running the software on their personal computers, fostering a highly decentralized peer-to-peer blockchain computer. As a free and open-source platform, Spacemesh aspires to establish itself as a fundamental Internet protocol for blockchain computation.