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

Hivello develops DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocols for Web3 applications and provides an income-generation platform that enables users to earn Web3 tokens by mining DePIN protocols. Through a blockchain payment system, the platform aims to simplify participation in decentralized infrastructure and make decentralized services more accessible, allowing users to generate income from straightforward mining for Web3 projects.

Soulbound is a decentralized gaming platform and community focused on expanding the metaverse through a chain-agnostic market infrastructure. It connects guilds, gamers, and game developers, rewards gameplay, and drives engagement with play-to-earn mechanics to enable blockchain-based gaming experiences across ecosystems.

Blockless develops a WebAssembly-based verifiable serverless platform for decentralized application development. Its platform supports multiple nodes with customizable consensus mechanisms, secure data transmission, and compatibility with familiar programming languages.

DappOS is an innovative company focused on enhancing the usability and accessibility of decentralized applications (dApps) within the blockchain ecosystem. By developing a unified operating protocol, DappOS creates a user-friendly layer that simplifies interactions between users and various blockchain infrastructures, including public blockchains and cross-chain bridges. This approach allows for intuitive user interfaces and streamlined experiences, making dApps as easy to use as mobile applications. DappOS aims to lower the technical barriers associated with blockchain technology, facilitating greater mass adoption of decentralized applications and contributing to a more interconnected and user-centric blockchain environment.

Paeq develops a blockchain platform facilitating transaction infrastructure for a hyperconnected world. Its platform enables businesses across various industries to deploy and scale decentralized physical infrastructure networks, reducing costs, creating new revenue streams, automating processes, and enhancing system 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.

UXUY is a company focused on developing a next-generation decentralized trading platform based on multi-party computation (MPC) technology. It aims to simplify access to cross-chain liquidity through its innovative aggregation protocol. UXUY offers a stablecoin-centric ecosystem that facilitates cross-chain payments, allowing investors to seamlessly transact across multiple blockchain networks. The company provides easy integration options with versatile APIs and libraries, enhancing the user experience and accessibility for a variety of investors.

BounceBit is a company focused on creating a robust trading platform designed for cryptocurrency users. It provides a Bitcoin restacking infrastructure that enhances yield opportunities while facilitating seamless trading experiences. By connecting decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized finance (CeFi) through an environment that is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), BounceBit ensures financial security for its users. The platform emphasizes smart contract execution centered around the BTC Token, aiming to offer a comprehensive solution for users navigating the complexities of crypto trading.

Analog is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating omnichain interoperability and transferring validated event data in the Web3 ecosystem. Built on the Proof-of-Time consensus algorithm, Analog serves as the creator of the Timechain, a consensus-agnostic protocol that enhances cross-chain communication. The company offers a suite of developer tools, including the Watch SDK and Timegraph SDK, which enable developers to deploy and query blockchain data seamlessly across connected networks. The Watch SDK provides a data infrastructure toolkit, while the Timegraph SDK simplifies access to organized Web3 data through an intuitive interface. By developing features such as the General Message Passing SDK, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative event-based applications that extend beyond simple token transfers, thereby contributing to a more interconnected and trustless blockchain environment.

Hivello develops DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocols for Web3 applications and provides an income-generation platform that enables users to earn Web3 tokens by mining DePIN protocols. Through a blockchain payment system, the platform aims to simplify participation in decentralized infrastructure and make decentralized services more accessible, allowing users to generate income from straightforward mining for Web3 projects.

Connext, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in creating an interoperability protocol that facilitates fast and fully-trustless communication between different blockchains. Its innovative technology aims to foster the formation of an interconnected network of blockchains, commonly referred to as the internet of blockchains. Additionally, Connext provides users with tools to purchase and manage blockchain applications, offering features such as direct card purchases for token acquisition, access to current vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities.

Openfort specializes in developing web3 games and creating a robust technological foundation for managing and growing crypto accounts specifically tailored for gamers. The company focuses on building economic infrastructure within the blockchain gaming industry by offering online crypto tools that enable projects of various sizes to onboard users and monetize assets on-chain. Openfort provides essential developer tools designed to enhance the blockchain gaming experience, making it easier for developers to integrate and utilize blockchain technology in their games.

Brassica Finance specializes in developing investment infrastructure tailored for private securities and digital assets. The company's solutions include a comprehensive transfer agent and trust services aimed at alternative asset platforms. By offering a robust back-end banking and investment infrastructure, Brassica provides enterprises with embedded financial tools and regulated services that facilitate the creation of compliant and scalable businesses. Their API-forward approach ensures seamless integration with existing investment platforms, enabling clients to safeguard customer assets while enhancing operational efficiency.

SmoothLabs is a blockchain infrastructure service provider,

Staging Labs is a technology company that develops an infrastructure-layer platform aimed at securing cryptocurrency in a user-friendly manner. The platform is designed to enhance the safety of digital transactions by continuously scanning for potential threats and automatically transferring digital assets from vulnerable wallets to secure backup wallets in the event of a malicious attack. Through these measures, Staging Labs provides users with a robust security solution to protect their crypto assets and facilitate safer transactions in the evolving digital landscape.

ChainSafe is a blockchain company based in Toronto that specializes in developing blockchain protocols and infrastructure systems. The firm focuses on providing developers with blockchain-agnostic tools that facilitate the creation of decentralized applications. By utilizing emerging technologies, including blockchain, smart contracts, and machine learning, ChainSafe enables developers to design user-centric systems. This approach allows developers to build adaptable toolkits that can operate across various blockchain ecosystems, catering to organizations of all sizes and objectives.

Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading firm specializing in market making, OTC services, and treasury management. It offers a compliant trading platform connecting blockchains, custodians, and service providers with deep liquidity and real-time analytics.

Soulbound is a decentralized gaming platform and community focused on expanding the metaverse through a chain-agnostic market infrastructure. It connects guilds, gamers, and game developers, rewards gameplay, and drives engagement with play-to-earn mechanics to enable blockchain-based gaming experiences across ecosystems.

Atato is a digital assets technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing customized blockchain platforms that enable businesses to connect with blockchain networks and harness the advantages of blockchain technology. Atato focuses on creating next-generation infrastructure for the issuance and management of digital assets. It offers software solutions that facilitate the transfer of value over the Internet and provide advanced data analysis, visualization, and actionable intelligence. These tools help financial institutions interact with blockchain-based businesses while ensuring compliance and safeguarding the integrity of cryptocurrency transactions.

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.

Subspace Labs is a distributed research and development company behind the Subspace Network. While based in Palo Alto, CA, we are a global, remote-first team of protocol hackers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The Subspace Network is a layer zero protocol that is fully interoperable with any layer one, allowing it to serve as an infrastructure layer for the entire Web3 ecosystem. Based on years of original R&D, Subspace is the first protocol to truly resolve the blockchain trilemma, providing an open, scalable platform for both storage and compute. Subspace currently supports Polkadot and Kusama, with more networks coming soon.

Analog is a decentralized platform focused on facilitating omnichain interoperability and transferring validated event data in the Web3 ecosystem. Built on the Proof-of-Time consensus algorithm, Analog serves as the creator of the Timechain, a consensus-agnostic protocol that enhances cross-chain communication. The company offers a suite of developer tools, including the Watch SDK and Timegraph SDK, which enable developers to deploy and query blockchain data seamlessly across connected networks. The Watch SDK provides a data infrastructure toolkit, while the Timegraph SDK simplifies access to organized Web3 data through an intuitive interface. By developing features such as the General Message Passing SDK, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative event-based applications that extend beyond simple token transfers, thereby contributing to a more interconnected and trustless blockchain environment.

Everyrealm is a digital real estate investment firm focusing on virtual worlds through NFTs. It invests in, manages, and develops assets such as NFTs, virtual real estate, metaverse platforms, gaming infrastructure.

YuzuSwap is a decentralized exchange operating on the Oasis Emerald Protocol. It facilitates token swapping using an automated market-maker model, offering features such as buyback, extensibility, trade mining incentives, and a DAO vault.

DeNet is a decentralized data storage platform and ecosystem that provides a cloud-like experience with strong data security and competitive pricing. It enables users to store data and non-fungible tokens across a multichain network by utilizing unused hard drive space on computers for decentralized hosting. Participants can earn tokens by sharing their storage capacity, while the platform targets applications ranging from personal file storage to secure NFT storage, offering an alternative to traditional cloud services.

Algomint is a blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2021 and based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It specializes in providing a decentralized platform that allows users to mint a variety of digital assets on the Algorand network. By utilizing blockchain technology, Algomint facilitates interoperability across multiple digital assets, enabling access to the decentralized finance (DeFi) marketplace. The company aims to support the next generation of blockchains through its innovative solutions for digital asset creation and management.

MoonEdge operates a decentralized launchpad platform that supports early-stage blockchain projects on Polygon. It vets and incubates selected startups, enabling them to meet requirements and launch initial decentralized exchange offerings. By collaborating with each project and focusing on Web3 adoption, MoonEdge aims to accelerate the development of the Polygon ecosystem and broaden mass adoption of its technology.

Subspace Labs is a distributed research and development company behind the Subspace Network. While based in Palo Alto, CA, we are a global, remote-first team of protocol hackers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The Subspace Network is a layer zero protocol that is fully interoperable with any layer one, allowing it to serve as an infrastructure layer for the entire Web3 ecosystem. Based on years of original R&D, Subspace is the first protocol to truly resolve the blockchain trilemma, providing an open, scalable platform for both storage and compute. Subspace currently supports Polkadot and Kusama, with more networks coming soon.

SubDAO Network is a platform facilitating the creation and management of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Built on Polkadot, it connects DAOs with DApps for cross-chain management and bridges Web 2.0 and Web 3.0.

MakiSwap is a decentralized exchange operating on the Huobi Eco Chain (Heco). It is designed to support the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies in a secure and efficient environment. The platform provides advanced features such as analytics, sophisticated charting, and various order types, catering to the needs of professional traders. By leveraging blockchain technology, MakiSwap aims to enhance the trading experience and improve overall transaction efficiency for its clients.

ConsenSys is an Ethereum software and Web3 company that enables developers, enterprises, and individuals to build decentralized applications, deploy modern financial infrastructure, and access the decentralized web. Its product suite includes Infura, Quorum, Truffle, Codefi, MetaMask, and Diligence, serving millions of users and supporting billions of blockchain-based queries and digital assets. Built on Ethereum, ConsenSys fosters the growth of a programmable economy by providing tools, services, and research that accelerate innovation and the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.

ChainSwap facilitates cross-chain asset transfers and hosts smart chain applications. It enables projects to bridge assets between Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Huobi Eco Chain seamlessly.

Octopus Network facilitates the creation and operation of Web3.0 application-specific blockchains (appchains) by significantly reducing startup costs from millions to tens of thousands of dollars.

Unmarshal operates a decentralized network of blockchain data indexers and transforming tools designed to empower Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications across various chains.

DeFi Wizard is a platform that simplifies the creation of decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts. It offers users an intuitive dashboard to build contracts for various functions such as ERC20/BEP20/EDST token management, staking, yield farming, governance, and cross-chain bridging with real-time analytics. The platform also includes a gasless relayer feature.

Convergence Finance operates as a decentralized interchangeable asset protocol focused on facilitating the exchange of tokenized real-world assets. By leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, the company has developed a decentralized exchange platform that employs an automated market maker model. This innovative approach aims to enhance liquidity for tokenized assets, thereby transforming trading practices for both real-world and crypto-native investments. Convergence Finance prioritizes greater transparency and inclusivity, making it easier for all investors to access and trade these assets.

Saito is an innovative blockchain designed to efficiently process terabytes of data daily, supporting a wide range of applications from micro-payments to large-scale platforms such as email and social networks. The company employs a unique consensus mechanism that enhances the strengths of open-source blockchain networks, aiming to reduce operational costs for legitimate nodes while increasing expenses for those attempting to attack the network. This approach seeks to establish a secure, cost-effective, and reliable environment for blockchain transactions. In the future, Saito plans to provide a decentralized alternative to existing solutions for off-chain Bitcoin payments, further expanding its utility and influence in the blockchain space.

Xend Finance is a blockchain-based financial services company delivering decentralized finance solutions and digital banking capabilities. It started in Nigeria and serves credit unions and cooperatives, providing crypto and fiat savings with yields through staking and currency exchange, supported by an open Web3 infrastructure for developers. The platform includes a Cross-Chain High Yield Aggregator that scans multiple blockchains to help maximize returns. It positions itself as a global crypto bank offering access to savings yields and streamlined transfer and payment features across crypto and traditional currencies.

Litentry is a blockchain-based identity platform delivering privacy-first decentralized identity aggregation, verification, and computation services. Built on Substrate, it processes identity verification and data aggregation requests from service demanders and returns trustworthy results, enabling users to control their data while linking identities across multiple decentralized networks and supporting developers in creating privacy-preserving identity use cases.

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.

KiraCore is a financial hub that connects decentralized Web3 applications, enabling value settlement between dApps and the largest interconnected networks in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. It offers a secure Layer‑1 platform for deploying decentralized applications and issuing digital assets, leveraging uncapped value from both real‑world and interchain sources.

Ava Labs simplifies finance application development using blockchain technology. It offers highly scalable networks, customizable public/private blockchains, and digital asset creation capabilities.

Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.

Marlin is a technology company based in Singapore that develops an open-source secure networking platform designed to enhance decentralized communications for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web 3.0. Founded in 2018, Marlin focuses on optimizing the communication between nodes in peer-to-peer networks, enabling faster block propagation across public blockchains. By providing a decentralized network of relay nodes worldwide, Marlin enhances the performance and scalability of blockchain infrastructure. Its innovative approach incentivizes the operation of full nodes and offers a superior alternative for peer-to-peer networking in decentralized environments, ultimately improving the speed and efficiency of various network chains.

TEEX is a developer of a secure distributed computing platform that utilizes a Layer-2 solution based on blockchain technology. The company aims to establish a trust data ecosystem by creating a comprehensive incentive model for computing resource sharing. This platform facilitates a decentralized and flexible computing market, catering to users, workers, and service providers alike. Through its innovative approach, TEEX addresses the need for a usable computing market that promotes collaboration and efficiency among various stakeholders in the technology sector.

AERGO Limited is a blockchain technology company based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, established in 2018. The company operates an open-source platform that enables businesses to develop applications and services by utilizing a trustless and distributed IT ecosystem. AERGO's platform features customizable hybrid-blockchain deployments, a server-less cloud architecture, and data bridging technology, allowing enterprises to transfer data securely without relying on intermediaries. By integrating both private and public blockchain architectures, AERGO provides organizations with tailored solutions that meet their specific needs while facilitating decentralized distribution of computing resources among developers and businesses.

Algorand is a blockchain technology company that operates a decentralized platform for digital currencies and transactions. The platform provides Layer-1 functionality, including Algorand Standard Asset tokens, Atomic Transfers, and Smart Contracts, designed to enable fast, scalable, and low-cost transactions. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Algorand aims to address blockchain scalability challenges through rapid, efficient consensus. The company also develops and maintains DeFi applications and digital identity solutions, and offers deployment, consultation, and maintenance services for permissioned blockchain networks to support enterprises and governments while emphasizing privacy, security, and cost efficiency.

Ankr is a Web3-native infrastructure platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco. It specializes in blockchain technology, providing distributed cloud computing infrastructure on trusted hardware to improve the efficiency of international public ledgers.

Blockcloud is a blockchain-based technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in the United States. It operates a platform designed as an advanced TCP/IP architecture, which enhances connectivity for dynamic networks. The company focuses on various applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), including the Internet of Vehicles, Smart Healthcare, and Smart Home technologies. Blockcloud aims to ensure secure access to its decentralized blockchain network for smart devices and provides an incentive data system for healthcare IoT devices. Additionally, the platform incorporates edge computing to verify the authenticity and effectiveness of its services. As a subsidiary of Shenzhen Oudmon Technology Co., Ltd., Blockcloud is dedicated to delivering faster, more stable, and secure network connectivity solutions.

Origo Network is a developer of a decentralized platform focused on preserving data privacy for various applications. By utilizing zero-knowledge proofs, the platform ensures that transaction details and smart contract inputs and outputs remain confidential, addressing concerns about sensitive information in the blockchain space. This capability allows users to create and execute smart contracts without exposing private data to the public. Origo serves multiple sectors, including finance, insurance, supply chain, personal data management, and artificial intelligence, fostering broader adoption of blockchain technology among businesses and individuals wary of data security. The platform is designed to be accessible for developers, as it provides a compiler that generates cryptographic protocols without requiring specialized knowledge in cryptography. Based in the United States, Origo Network aims to establish a new standard for privacy, security, and fairness in decentralized applications.

Oasis Labs, Inc. is a blockchain technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a privacy-first cloud computing platform designed for scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables the development of decentralized applications that prioritize privacy and performance, addressing challenges related to data security and scalability in real-world applications. Oasis Labs offers a suite of tools, including privacy tools, development SDKs, and dashboards, that facilitate the creation and management of smart contracts while ensuring secure data handling across businesses. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance blockchain adoption by overcoming traditional limitations associated with performance and privacy.

Open Platform is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a decentralized payment infrastructure utilizing blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating an open-source platform that enables application developers to integrate cryptocurrency into their applications, facilitating online transactions and enhancing the monetization of their software. By fostering the use of decentralized technologies, Open Platform aims to provide mainstream developers with the tools necessary to distribute and monetize their applications effectively on the blockchain. Through its innovative approach, the company supports the evolution of digital payment solutions in everyday business transactions.

New Kind of Network is a technology company that specializes in developing blockchain-based open-source node software, enabling Internet users to share their network connections and capitalize on unused bandwidth through rewards. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, the company provides a decentralized peer-to-peer connectivity protocol and ecosystem supported by public blockchain technology. Its key offerings include nCDN, a novel content delivery network that integrates traditional and decentralized approaches for improved web acceleration and caching, nPubSub, a secure messaging service designed for real-time applications, and TUNA, a platform that allows users to monetize network-based applications. New Kind of Network employs economic incentives to encourage participation in its ecosystem, enhancing connectivity and data transmission through advanced technologies such as its consensus algorithm and proof-of-relay mechanisms.

Mainframe Group, Inc. is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform based in Lehi, Utah, established in 2013. It specializes in enabling users to borrow against their cryptocurrency assets. The company's offerings include Onyx, a messaging tool designed for decentralized workplaces, and Mainframe OS, which serves as a developer tool for launching decentralized applications (dApps). Additionally, Mainframe Credit Protocol facilitates fixed-rate lending and borrowing within a decentralized framework. Mainframe operates a network focused on censorship-resistant message routing, addressing the growing demand for privacy and security in communications. This network is designed to resist censorship and surveillance, providing a reliable means for securely transmitting data.

Zilliqa is a high-throughput public blockchain platform designed for scalability. It employs sharding technology to increase transaction rates as its network grows, enabling secure data-driven decentralized applications tailored for machine learning and financial algorithms.