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Squid is a routing protocol that connects users and developers with cross-chain liquidity. It allows any token to be swapped between blockchains and unlocks access to apps across chains with a single click.

Immunefi is a bug bounty and security services platform that protects crypto projects from Web3 bugs. This platform facilitates network hosting, bug triaging, and program management in the blockchain. It also offers smart contract projects that help to review code, disclose vulnerabilities, secures projects against malicious exploits, and preserves against undetermined attacks. Immunefi was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Mercury provides end-to-end NFT solutions for companies and brands seeking to enter the NFT and digital collectible space. Mercury offers platform design and build, NFT strategy, creative and release, platform hosting and maintenance, community setup, moderation, and management services.

Lava is building the Amazon for data across web3, Lava is the modular data access network for scaling access to any blockchain. Anyone can add in-demand chains and APIs as modules to Lava, with each module being served by a network of node operators competing to offer the best service. RPC is the first service supported by the protocol and already helps developers unlock innovation across 30+ chains. By leveraging modular architecture and a peer-to-peer network of node operators, Lava powers the universal and performant infrastructure layer for developers to build whatever, wherever.

Bitmark restores trust in data. Our end-to-end Internet protocol secures the provenance of data. This makes it possible to have verifiable information, digital property rights, and safe sharing of personal data—without the need for trusted third parties. UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX use Bitmark in healthcare, music, art, and more. #digitalrights

Stride lets you use your staked assets to compound your yield. Continue to earn staking yield, and earn additional yield by lending, LPing, and more. Set your own risk tolerance in Cosmos DeFi. Receive stTokens when you stake. These can be freely traded, and can be redeemed with Stride at any time to receive your original tokens. Stride was established on June 23, 2022 in New York, United States.

Our Happy Company is building blockchain technology for the creator economy.

Embed protocol is a metaverse community discovery, tokenization, and activation engine. Its technology and protocols make it simple for brands to connect with creators and NFT holders in order to expand their metaverse community. Its turnkey solution activates web3 communities in the Metaverse to boost brands' social clout, cultural credibility, and exponential value. Furthermore, the company helps NFT holders convert their portfolio into a yielding asset, collect rewards, and become brand ambassadors while being part of a web3 community that shares the same ideals and passions to support collective growth.

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.

Fonbnk Inc., at the forefront of fintech, uniquely combines mobile technology with Web3 innovation, transforming digital transactions in emerging markets. Beyond prepaid airtime, the company integrates various familiar mobile payment methods, broadening financial accessibility. Fonbnk stands out by enabling frictionless, dollarized micropayments for digital goods and services, a boon for global merchants targeting hard-to-reach markets. Access to stablecoins across all major blockchain protocols positions Fonbnk as a gateway to the global digital economy. The firm’s no-code and low-code dApps and APIs simplify Web3 integration for local developers, easing digital transactions for users. Leveraging over 8 billion prepaid SIM cards and diverse mobile payment systems, Fonbnk connects a vast network of users, retailers, and agents, making Web3 access a reality for anyone capable of mobile transactions. This approach not only drives digital finance growth but also significantly narrows the digital divide in emerging economies.

Axelar is a cross-chain communication tool developing interoperability software to connect blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Axelar Network consists of a protocol suite, tools, and APIs, designed to break down the barriers to cross-chain communication. Axelar enables developers to build on the best platform for their needs while leveraging the Axelar stack to unlock cross-chain composability and liquidity. The company was founded by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos in 2020.

BCB Group is a leading gateway to cutting edge banking solutions for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts and payments processing for the pillars of the industry including Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Gemini, Huobi and Kraken in dozens of fiat and cryptocurrencies. Our clients can trade FX and cryptocurrencies quickly and at scale, with market-leading value. Responding to corporate and institutional demand for essential and excellent infrastructure in digital asset markets, BCB Group was created by established thought leaders in finance, regulation and technology. Founded in the UK and developed to encompass key relationships across global financial services communities, BCB Group is well positioned as one of the first multi-jurisdictional regulated cryptocurrency service firms. BCB Group’s leadership executive team have worked for Barclays, Paysafe, Bitstamp, Coinbase, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, FIS, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Investec, Lloyds Commercial Bank, Luno, Norton Rose Fulbright, FIS and Sun Life of Canada. BCB’s mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry.

Immunefi is a bug bounty and security services platform that protects crypto projects from Web3 bugs. This platform facilitates network hosting, bug triaging, and program management in the blockchain. It also offers smart contract projects that help to review code, disclose vulnerabilities, secures projects against malicious exploits, and preserves against undetermined attacks. Immunefi was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Mint Songs is the largest music NFT marketplace helping music artists build web3 communities.

Forta is a neat project that comes at an interesting point for the larger blockchain community. When bitcoin came to market, it attracted interest as a potential medium of exchange, or perhaps a store of value. The latter use case wound up being the key bitcoin value offering. But while bitcoin was maturing, other blockchains were built that featured more native programmability, allowing developers around the world to leverage smart (self-executing) contracts for a host of use cases.

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Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves.

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Axelar is a cross-chain communication tool developing interoperability software to connect blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Axelar Network consists of a protocol suite, tools, and APIs, designed to break down the barriers to cross-chain communication. Axelar enables developers to build on the best platform for their needs while leveraging the Axelar stack to unlock cross-chain composability and liquidity. The company was founded by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos in 2020.

Big Time Studios builds multiplayer AAA entertainment where players have control over their virtual assets. Big Time uses Procedural Generation to create a new experience in every battle, procedural Generation uses algorithms that pull from human-made assets to create unique environments, objectives, and enemies for every adventure instance. Big Time Studios was established in 2020 by Ari Meilich and Thor Alexander.

Fractal is a financial technology company that provides digital assets and blockchain adoption services. They also develop tools for institutional investors to access decentralized financing.

BitClout is an open-source social media platform that builds a Proof-of-Work blockchain for its users. BitClout is a new type of social network that speculates on people and posts with real money, and it’s built from the ground up as its own custom blockchain. Its architecture is similar to Bitcoin, only it can support complex social network data like posts, profiles, follows, speculation features, and much more at significantly higher throughput and scale.

BCB Group is a leading gateway to cutting edge banking solutions for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts and payments processing for the pillars of the industry including Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Gemini, Huobi and Kraken in dozens of fiat and cryptocurrencies. Our clients can trade FX and cryptocurrencies quickly and at scale, with market-leading value. Responding to corporate and institutional demand for essential and excellent infrastructure in digital asset markets, BCB Group was created by established thought leaders in finance, regulation and technology. Founded in the UK and developed to encompass key relationships across global financial services communities, BCB Group is well positioned as one of the first multi-jurisdictional regulated cryptocurrency service firms. BCB Group’s leadership executive team have worked for Barclays, Paysafe, Bitstamp, Coinbase, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, FIS, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Investec, Lloyds Commercial Bank, Luno, Norton Rose Fulbright, FIS and Sun Life of Canada. BCB’s mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry.

Axelar is a cross-chain communication tool developing interoperability software to connect blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Axelar Network consists of a protocol suite, tools, and APIs, designed to break down the barriers to cross-chain communication. Axelar enables developers to build on the best platform for their needs while leveraging the Axelar stack to unlock cross-chain composability and liquidity. The company was founded by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos in 2020.

Nori is a carbon dioxide removal marketplace. It is building a transparent and secure platform that will allow anyone in the world to pay to remove excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Their voluntary marketplace will enable carbon removal suppliers to connect directly with buyers, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.

Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves.

Digital Assets Data is a financial technology and data company building enterprise-grade software and data feeds for crypto hedge funds, family offices, research firms, global consulting firms, banks, sovereigns, and other market participants.

Virtu is the global leader in electronic market making. They actively make markets across a broad range of asset classes including equities, foreign exchange, commodities, options and fixed income, providing two-sided liquidity on over two hundred market centers around the world. As market makers, they lower costs for both retail and institutional investors by supplying competitive bids and offers, without seeking to take on risky directional positions. Virtu's liquidity provision plays a vital role in the overall health and efficiency of the global financial markets, especially in times of market turbulence.