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Variational is a decentralized liquidity network and protocol that provides infrastructure for peer-to-peer trading, clearing, and settlement of a range of derivatives, including perpetuals, options, futures, and exotics. It enables bilateral trading and automates end-to-end trading and clearing, offering applications such as Omni for perpetuals and Pro for institutional over-the-counter derivatives, to give traders and institutions access to customizable and efficient derivatives markets.

GenLayer is a platform that focuses on intelligent contracts.

Utila is an institutional digital asset operations platform that enables organizations to securely manage and transact across digital assets. It is chain-agnostic and non-custodial, providing an enterprise-grade wallet powered by multiparty computation key management and a granular policy engine. The platform supports asset management across multiple blockchains, wallets, and teams from a single interface, with robust APIs and integrations for developers to build customized offerings on top of the multi-chain wallet infrastructure. Utila aims to simplify institutional crypto operations while prioritizing security and usability.

ether.fi develops non-custodial Ethereum staking software that enables users to retain control of their private keys while delegating staking to node operators. The platform distributes staking activities to operators in exchange for rewards, allowing participants to earn staking yields without surrendering custody. The software emphasizes decentralization and security by keeping keys under user control, rather than with third parties. In addition to core staking capabilities, ether.fi offers a non-custodial financial product that provides access to membership rewards through a non-custodial card, enabling holders to participate in rewards without compromising key ownership. By combining software-level control with delegated staking, ether.fi aims to simplify participation in Ethereum staking while preserving user sovereignty over keys.

GEODNET is a decentralized network that collects real-time data on the influence of solar winds on Global Navigation Satellite System signals. It uses blockchain technology to provide accurate positioning and time accuracy services, benefiting industries such as automotive, agriculture, construction, and earthquake monitoring. GEODNET also offers applications in decentralized mapping, metaverse digital twins, location-aware smart contracts, and proof-of-location/time.

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.

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.

Neutral is an exchange for environmental assets. We combine tokenized carbon credits, renewable energy credits, and carbon forwards with specialized market infrastructure to deliver efficiency, transparency, and trust in environmental asset markets.

Yoz Labs is a Web3 notification platform focused on enhancing interactions between developers and users. The company aims to build a scalable messaging infrastructure that allows developers to send instant on-chain notifications. By providing a low-to-no code interface, Yoz Labs simplifies the notification process, requiring only a smart contract to initiate communication. This approach enables developers to efficiently reach users with immediate updates, streamlining the overall user experience in the Web3 environment.

ether.fi develops non-custodial Ethereum staking software that enables users to retain control of their private keys while delegating staking to node operators. The platform distributes staking activities to operators in exchange for rewards, allowing participants to earn staking yields without surrendering custody. The software emphasizes decentralization and security by keeping keys under user control, rather than with third parties. In addition to core staking capabilities, ether.fi offers a non-custodial financial product that provides access to membership rewards through a non-custodial card, enabling holders to participate in rewards without compromising key ownership. By combining software-level control with delegated staking, ether.fi aims to simplify participation in Ethereum staking while preserving user sovereignty over keys.

Fleek is an open web platform that installs anything on a computer or deals with the command line. The platform is helping to build the tools necessary to make the Open Web available to anyone, and easy to build on. It makes it easy to build websites and apps on the new open web: permissionless, trustless, censorship-resistant, and free of centralized gatekeepers. Using Open Web protocols that make a decentralized, trustless, and permissionless infrastructure native to the web. This stack is ever-shifting and open-source.

Immunefi is a security services platform specializing in bug bounty programs aimed at protecting cryptocurrency projects from vulnerabilities associated with Web3. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, the company offers a comprehensive solution that includes network hosting, bug triaging, and program management specifically tailored for blockchain technology. Immunefi's platform assists in reviewing smart contract code, disclosing vulnerabilities, and securing projects against malicious exploits and unforeseen attacks, thereby enhancing the overall safety and reliability of crypto initiatives.

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.

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.

Axelar develops interoperability software connecting blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar enables developers to build cross-chain decentralized applications using its protocol suite.

Immunefi is a security services platform specializing in bug bounty programs aimed at protecting cryptocurrency projects from vulnerabilities associated with Web3. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, the company offers a comprehensive solution that includes network hosting, bug triaging, and program management specifically tailored for blockchain technology. Immunefi's platform assists in reviewing smart contract code, disclosing vulnerabilities, and securing projects against malicious exploits and unforeseen attacks, thereby enhancing the overall safety and reliability of crypto initiatives.

Forta Network is a developer of a security protocol focused on preventing the exploitation of smart contracts within the blockchain ecosystem. The company offers a decentralized, community-based security system that helps to mitigate risks and detect real-time threats. By providing robust security measures, Forta Network enables users to safeguard their smart contracts, ensuring a safer environment for blockchain applications. This initiative comes at a crucial time for the blockchain community, as the growing complexity and programmability of various blockchains increase the need for effective security solutions.

Infrastructure for Trustless Digital Asset Custody

Axelar develops interoperability software connecting blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar enables developers to build cross-chain decentralized applications using its protocol suite.

Axelar develops interoperability software connecting blockchain ecosystems, applications, and users. Founded in 2020 by Sergey Gorbunov and Georgios Vlachos, Axelar enables developers to build cross-chain decentralized applications using its protocol suite.

T-Rex is a new blockchain ecosystem intended specifically for consumer-facing applications, with the goal of transforming the Web3 attention layer via its revolutionary Proof of Engagement (PoE).