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Union Labs is a hyper-efficient, zero-knowledge interoperability layer that connects appchains. layer 1 and layer 2 networks.

Kernel is leading the way in restaking on the BNB Chain, which is intended to speed up innovation and ecosystem expansion while offering decentralized shared security.

Founded by UCSB professor Yu Feng, Nubit is building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin, enabling open scaling and programmability of Bitcoin through Bitcoin-native technology (BitVM, OP_CAT, DA, etc). Nubit lets developers build any native application, onboarding the world to Bitcoin. Backed by Polychain. Learn more at Nubit.org.

NFTfi is a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that specializes in NFT collateralized loans. It allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral to secure cryptocurrency loans from lenders. When an NFT holder accepts a loan offer, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract while the corresponding cryptocurrency, such as wETH, DAI, or USDC, is transferred directly to the borrower's wallet. This innovative platform provides liquidity to NFT owners, enabling them to access cash without the need to sell their valuable digital assets. By utilizing a valuation approach similar to that of traditional art financing, NFTfi helps users determine the worth of their NFTs for loan purposes.

FortyTo is developing UX frontend technology for decentralized finance, enhancing user experience, promoting diversified token baskets, better yields, and affordable swap rates in the interchain ecosystem.

Saga.xyz gives visionaries the high-end tools and support they need to turn their blockchain dreams into reality.

Kakarot Labs develops Kakarot, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) written in Cairo. It enables users to harness the scaling benefits of validity rollups while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem.

IronMill specializes in Web3 infrastructure, offering tailored integration solutions for developers. Its platform focuses on global-scale zero-knowledge computing, enabling clients to build and deploy secure, scalable zero-knowledge applications.

Neutron is a smart-contracts blockchain platform that provides cross-chain applications that leverage bleeding-edge Interchain technology with minimal overhead for the Cosmos ecosystem.

MetaTrust Labs specializes in web3 security, offering a platform that prioritizes the needs of developers. It combines multiple security scanning engines to swiftly and accurately identify vulnerabilities in web3 applications, extending protection beyond smart contracts. The company assesses source code health, development events, deployment processes, and on-chain data to ensure the security and reliability of web3 projects.

Tapio Protocol is a synthetic asset protocol that unifies different formats of staking and crowdloan derivatives into an efficient standard. Tapio is powered by the Stable Asset system, which enables efficient trading while minimizing risk by utilizing uniform, closely pegged assets with stable swaps and stable asset capabilities.

Comm Technologies is focused on enhancing end-to-end (E2E) encryption through the development of a crypto-native messaging platform. This platform allows users to acquire non-fungible tokens (NFTs) while maintaining their online anonymity. By utilizing personal private servers and key servers, Comm Technologies offers a web3 chat solution that ensures secure communication and adheres to specific notification restrictions. This approach enables clients to manage their communications effectively through a unified inbox, while also facilitating the scaling of E2E encryption for enhanced privacy.

Composable Finance develops infrastructure to enable a multi-layer, multi-chain future for Ethereum and other Layer 1 blockchains. It builds cross-layer, cross-chain interoperability technology that connects Ethereum layer-two solutions and allows smart contracts from different Layer 1 networks to run together on a single parachain, enabling liquidity fragmentation and broader financial and creative freedom for developers and traders.

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.

Spin, founded in June 2021, is a developer of a multichain decentralized exchange (DEX) platform focused on derivatives trading, specifically futures and options. Operating on the NEAR Protocol and Solana blockchains, Spin aims to deliver a user experience comparable to centralized exchanges by utilizing a central limit order book execution model combined with a liquidity pool. The platform offers traders advanced risk management and strategy-building tools, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of trading for a wide range of users.

Lit Protocol is a decentralized access control infrastructure designed to bring more utility to the web by providing secure, token-based access to digital experiences.

Snapshot Labs operates a voting platform designed to facilitate governance for cryptocurrency projects. It offers an off-chain, gasless multi-governance tool that enables users to conduct polls and surveys within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The platform is particularly noted for providing results that are easy to verify and difficult to contest, making it a reliable resource for clients in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. By streamlining governance operations, Snapshot Labs supports organizations in engaging their user bases effectively.

Manta Network is focused on creating a secure and interoperable digital ecosystem through the use of Zero-Knowledge technology. The company operates a decentralized exchange platform designed to protect user privacy and prevent tracking of activities. By utilizing a protocol based on substrate frameworks, Manta Network offers end-to-end anonymity, high throughput, and robust cross-chain interoperability. This enables users to exchange data in a secure environment, prioritizing privacy and security in their transactions.

Manta Network is focused on creating a secure and interoperable digital ecosystem through the use of Zero-Knowledge technology. The company operates a decentralized exchange platform designed to protect user privacy and prevent tracking of activities. By utilizing a protocol based on substrate frameworks, Manta Network offers end-to-end anonymity, high throughput, and robust cross-chain interoperability. This enables users to exchange data in a secure environment, prioritizing privacy and security in their transactions.

Coinshift is a platform that enables businesses and decentralized organizations to manage their crypto assets efficiently. It offers cash management, asset management, risk management, and reporting features, empowering users to collaborate on transactions and execute mass payouts securely.

Composable Finance develops infrastructure to enable a multi-layer, multi-chain future for Ethereum and other Layer 1 blockchains. It builds cross-layer, cross-chain interoperability technology that connects Ethereum layer-two solutions and allows smart contracts from different Layer 1 networks to run together on a single parachain, enabling liquidity fragmentation and broader financial and creative freedom for developers and traders.

Zapper is a fintech platform that simplifies decentralized finance (DeFi) by offering a unified interface for managing assets. It democratizes DeFi access through user-friendly 'Zaps', enabling seamless entry into lending, yield farming, and liquidity provision.

HashMix employs multi-signature and smart contract technologies to generate proofs of specific hash power, issuing NFT tokens to facilitate free circulation while ensuring ownership and yields.

Yieldly is a protocol focused on developing a dynamic suite of non-custodial smart contracts on the Algorand blockchain. The company aims to democratize access to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, with its initial offering being a no-loss lottery. This innovative lottery allows participants, including token holders and projects, to engage in various prize pools, thereby gamifying the processes of saving and holding cryptocurrency. By creating an accessible platform for liquidity, Yieldly seeks to enhance user engagement and broaden participation in the DeFi space.

Esprezzo develops a blockchain application programming platform that connects new or existing apps to multiple blockchains. Its intuitive web interface, software development kits, and smart contract libraries enable developers to build efficient, serverless tools secured by cryptography.

Stake Technologies is a company focused on developing essential decentralized protocols for Web 3.0. Its primary objective is to create infrastructure that enables individuals to take ownership of their data, rights, and overall digital experience. The firm offers a multi-virtual machine smart contract platform that provides solutions for businesses looking to implement scalable products and technologies. By delivering blockchain technology that emphasizes scalability, privacy, and interoperability, Stake Technologies aims to address the challenges faced by enterprises in the evolving digital landscape.

DEXTF provides a solution that simplifies the structure and embraces the bearer nature of Digital Assets. In addition, it pushes the complexities out of the smart contract, to a special type of Investor that is self-incentivized through an Arbitrage Mechanism.

InsurAce is the leading decentralized insurance protocol, providing reliable, robust and secure DeFi insurance services to the DeFi users. InsurAce not only guarantees unbeatable portfolio premiums but also offers sustainable investment returns. We have a unique insurance product, tailored just for your project. From insuring your smart contract against hacks to allowing users to secure their investments against risks. Our community is one of the best in the DeFi space and is a key element to our success. We continue to innovate and improve for them.

Idle is a decentralized protocol specializing in automatic asset allocation and aggregation within the interest-bearing tokens economy. It bundles crypto-assets into tokenized baskets that automatically rebalance funds according to various management strategies, aiming to optimize users' digital asset allocation across leading DeFi protocols.

DODO is a liquidity protocol powered by the Proactive Market Maker (PMM) algorithm and built for capital efficiency. DODO offers a low barrier-to-entry, pain-free token issuance mechanic for long-tail assets.

Bifrost Global, based in Hong Kong, specializes in blockchain services with a focus on providing decentralized cross-chain liquidity for staked assets. The company has developed a parachain that facilitates staking liquidity and allows for the creation of standardized cross-chain interest-bearing derivatives. This network supports Polkadot relay chains, parachains, and other heterogeneous chains connected with Polkadot. Bifrost Global emphasizes transparency, democratic governance, and the ability for users to earn rewards through staking while also providing liquidity for token swaps.

Lition Technology focuses on creating a scalable public-private blockchain platform that includes unique deletable data features, specifically tailored for commercial applications. The platform is designed to facilitate the development of financial applications that meet the needs of large institutions and central banks. It supports instant transfers and real-time balance synchronization, allowing clients to manage their private data according to their preferences without requiring external permission. In September 2020, Lition was acquired by Tomochain.

AlphaWallet is a developer of a decentralized digital wallet platform that facilitates transactions involving cryptocurrencies. It offers an Ethereum-based wallet that supports various digital assets, allowing users to send, receive, and store digital currencies. AlphaWallet aims to connect businesses and consumers with the evolving digital economic infrastructure through the process of tokenization. This involves the creation of tokenized rights that can be traded on the market and integrated across different systems, fostering a seamless marketplace. For developers, AlphaWallet provides TokenScript, an open framework akin to the "HTML" for tokens, enabling the creation of "smart" tokens. The AlphaWallet app serves as a browser for users to access these SmartTokens, paralleling the function of websites in the Web 2.0 era. The company's vision emphasizes the widespread benefits of technology-enabled free markets.

Founded in 2018, Taraxa develops a blockchain-based block-lattice topology for facilitating IoT data sharing and trading. It specializes in smart contracts based on software transactional memory principles, practical light nodes for IoT devices, and encrypted data markets.