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Evolving from the Oracle Core Unit at MakerDAO, Chronicle Protocol was created by the unit’s development team. Although the Oracles that underpinned Chronicle Protocol had been securing MakerDAO’s $10B+ collateral since 2016, the technology and its unique innovations weren’t available outside of Maker’s portfolio. In 2021, the team received support from MakerDAO to spin out the proprietary technology and form a new entity and brand. Chronicle Protocol was born. Chronicle continues to service MakerDAO and now, for the first time, is rolling out its on-chain Oracle services to support the wider Web3 world. Chronicle Protocol has been developed to solve many of the current pain points of on-chain Oracles and DeFi. On-chain Oracles, particularly on computationally expensive blockchains such as Ethereum, are bottlenecking the development of DeFi with an exorbitant cost of service and a lack of feasible scalability. Through developing a proprietary solution called Scribe, the team at Chronicle has built a blockchain-agnostic, ubiquitously accessible, scalable, end-to-end verifiable, and decentralized Oracle. The protocol’s unique architecture enables an ecosystem that delivers 100% decentralization and transparency. Every byte of data can be traced back to each Feed’s original data source queries, and new Oracles can be deployed (and updated) with the click of a button on the Chronicle Dashboard. Inspired by Ancient Greece’s Herodotus (the Father of History), Chronicle Protocol aims to be the world’s first open and verifiable data chronicler. Transparency, democracy, and accessibility are the columns on which Chronicle has built its temple, and industry-leading scalability, integration, and security are the features that power the protocol. Verifiable data, accessible to all - delivered securely and affordably.

FrodoBots Lab is pioneering advancements in Embodied AI research at the intersection of crypto and gaming.

Olas is a platform that utilizes autonomous AI agents to enhance the cryptocurrency ecosystem. By integrating specialized agents that work collaboratively, Olas provides a range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of users in the fast-changing digital currency landscape. Additionally, the company has developed an open-source coding framework that adheres to principles of multi-agent systems, facilitating the creation and management of complex coding projects. This framework enables developers to efficiently navigate the challenges associated with intricate coding tasks, thereby improving overall project management and execution.

Layer3, founded in 2021, provides a web3 user acquisition and retention solution designed to help teams engage meaningful users through on-chain actions. The platform offers no-code tools that allow clients to create milestones for both new and returning users, leveraging storytelling techniques such as bounties and quests to drive user interaction. With over 10 million on-chain interactions facilitated across various decentralized applications, Layer3 serves a diverse range of web3 clients, including notable names such as Coinbase Cloud, Hashflow, Slingshot, Stargate, Aave, and 1inch. The company's focus on expanding decentralized autonomous organizations includes features that promote user exposure to new communities, reward systems, and multichain liquidity access.

Definitive offers a financial management platform with cryptocurrency features and AI-powered customer support.

NATIX Network is developing an open geospatial intelligence network that leverages proprietary artificial intelligence and smartphone cameras to address the limitations of traditional geospatial data collection. Existing methods often suffer from high costs, limited data types, and infrequent updates. By utilizing driver assistant applications, token incentives, and computer vision AI, NATIX crowdsources real-time data to create a digital twin of the world. This innovative approach facilitates a range of applications, including autonomous driving and smart city services. In just 12 months, the network has registered over 100,000 drivers and covered more than 33 million kilometers, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing geospatial networks globally.

D2X Group is establishing a regulated cryptocurrency derivatives exchange based in the Netherlands, operating seven days a week. The exchange offers a range of cash-settled futures and options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, catering specifically to institutional investors. D2X Group employs a distinctive post-trade model that provides a capital-efficient alternative to central clearing, thereby enhancing the accessibility of digital assets for financial institutions. By adopting a regulatory-first approach, D2X aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the emerging digital asset market, helping institutions manage operational and regulatory risks while facilitating their entry into this evolving asset class. The company is supported by notable strategic investors, reflecting its commitment to fostering institutional adoption of cryptocurrency derivatives.

Altitude is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol that specializes in actively managed collateralized loans. This innovative platform leverages the volatility of collateral value to facilitate self-repayment over time. Offering a comprehensive suite of services, Altitude provides fully automated real-time management of debt and collateral, alongside auto-compounding and interest rate optimization. Users benefit from an automated repayment facility, allowing them to effectively manage their loans and collateral across established lending pools and yield aggregators. Through these features, Altitude aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of financial services within the decentralized landscape.

Aurory is a developer of blockchain gaming software that offers a free-to-play tactical, turn-based JRPG built on the Solana blockchain. The company aims to provide an AAA quality gaming experience while integrating the benefits of web3, such as asset ownership, low transaction fees, and efficient processing. Players can engage in a rich and diverse universe within the game, allowing them to monetize their gaming skills through the earning of tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Aurory's innovative approach combines traditional gaming elements with the emerging potential of blockchain technology, creating a unique play-to-earn environment for gamers.

Oval enables institutions across Africa to save in stable currencies, execute cross border transactions, access credit, and invest, all powered by reserve-backed digital dollars.

VitaDAO, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, is a decentralized collective focused on funding early-stage research in longevity science. The organization aims to extend human lifespan by financing and commercializing therapeutics related to longevity in an open and democratic manner. VitaDAO is dedicated to nurturing the intellectual property, licenses, and data sets generated by its supported projects. Membership is open to individuals who can acquire VITA tokens through purchase or by contributing work or intellectual property. Through its collaborative approach, VitaDAO fosters innovation in longevity research, aligning the interests of its members with advancements in this vital field.

Maple Finance operates a capital-efficient corporate debt marketplace that connects institutions seeking loans with liquidity pools funded by the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The platform employs a peer-to-pool model, allowing experienced investors to manage these liquidity pools while providing borrowers, such as crypto corporates, market makers, exchanges, and miners, with access to tailored loans. By facilitating this process, Maple Finance enables institutions to efficiently secure capital while offering investors the opportunity to participate in a diversified and high-yielding portfolio of corporate and institutional loans.

Lens Protocol is a composable and decentralized social network serving the Web3 community. It enables creators to build their own web3 social media platforms and accounts, giving them control over their connections with their communities and also ownership over their content.

PV01 is a company that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of debt capital markets for both traditional and digital assets. It has developed an on-chain treasury bond platform designed to create a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem for investors. The platform facilitates a streamlined process for trading in both primary and secondary markets, allowing for real-time transfers and advanced dealing systems. This enables investors to acquire high-quality debt securities more effectively. By leveraging innovative technology, PV01 aims to improve access and transparency in the debt market, catering to the evolving needs of modern investors.

Chaos Labs is a cloud-based platform that provides an automated on-chain economic security system for cryptocurrency protocols, focusing on risk management and capital efficiency. By leveraging advanced technology and risk management expertise, it enables protocols to better navigate the volatile crypto markets and protect user funds. The platform creates simulations of user interactions, protocol dynamics, and potential malicious activities, allowing clients to analyze and enhance their systems through scenario-based testing. Currently, Chaos Labs supports protocols on the Ethereum network, with plans for future expansion to additional blockchains such as Terra, NEAR, and Polygon. This approach fosters a more secure and efficient operating environment for crypto protocols, enhancing their resilience against risks.

Tropee is a platform that enhances the interaction between creators and their fans by offering rewards through a single, accessible link. It aims to transform the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by providing a post-mint platform that allows communities to derive greater value from their NFT ownership. Tropee facilitates the discovery, collection, and creation of NFT utilities, enabling users to explore the full potential of these digital assets. Through its innovative approach, Tropee seeks to foster engagement and growth for creators while enriching the experience of their fan base.

Holly is an AI recruiter that automates the repetitive parts of outbound recruitment.

Job Protocol operates as a digital recruitment platform. Was shut down in May 2022, founders pivoted to HollyHires.ai.

Coinhouse is a prominent French platform that offers investment services for Bitcoin and a range of other cryptocurrencies. As the first registered Crypto Asset Service Provider in France, recognized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in March 2020, Coinhouse aims to facilitate investment in the evolving landscape of finance for both retail and corporate clients across Europe. The platform not only enables users to invest in digital assets but also provides tailored solutions for businesses to accept and make payments in cryptocurrencies. By delivering market insights and analysis on various crypto-assets, Coinhouse empowers clients to navigate risks and opportunities in the digital currency space. The company is committed to advancing blockchain technologies and crypto financial services, believing they will transform banking and finance by enhancing security, accessibility, and the overall financial landscape.

Venly is a developer of a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on building blockchain solutions aimed at digital asset creation and monetization. The company offers an all-in-one platform that allows developers to integrate various blockchains into their projects seamlessly. Venly's wallet simplifies the complexities of blockchain technology, enabling users to engage in transactions with other individuals, ecosystems, and decentralized applications. By providing custodial solutions and fostering an open network, Venly empowers users and developers alike to navigate the digital landscape with ease, facilitating innovation within the Web3 space. Additionally, Venly Ventures supports Web3 game projects with significant growth potential by equipping teams with technical expertise and a broad industry network.

gem.xyz helps users to buy NFTs across multiple marketplaces in a single transaction, pay with any ERC-20 token rather than spending their ETH and view analytics such as sales volume, floor prices, and rarity-based ranking for NFT collections.

D2X Group is establishing a regulated cryptocurrency derivatives exchange based in the Netherlands, operating seven days a week. The exchange offers a range of cash-settled futures and options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, catering specifically to institutional investors. D2X Group employs a distinctive post-trade model that provides a capital-efficient alternative to central clearing, thereby enhancing the accessibility of digital assets for financial institutions. By adopting a regulatory-first approach, D2X aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the emerging digital asset market, helping institutions manage operational and regulatory risks while facilitating their entry into this evolving asset class. The company is supported by notable strategic investors, reflecting its commitment to fostering institutional adoption of cryptocurrency derivatives.

Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.

Operator of an online lending platform intended to offer a capital-efficient lending protocol. The company creates a more capital-efficient environment for uncollateralized crypto loans through its Defi lending protocol using blockchain technology, enabling clients to access flexibility for recurrent and short-term liquidity needs.

Scorechain is a developer of a compliance platform focused on managing blockchain ecosystem assets. The company offers a solution that provides in-depth analysis and exploration of blockchain technologies through interactive visualization charts. Its platform specializes in risk analysis of transactions and keys, enabling clients to effectively track transaction histories on the blockchain. By bridging the gap between innovative decentralized technologies and the regulated business environment, Scorechain delivers valuable insights and metrics that support informed decision-making in the evolving landscape of blockchain.

Exclusible is a curated Web3 platform founded in 2021 by Pierre Guigourese in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in luxury digital assets. The company enables brands and communities to explore the potential of both physical and digital realms by providing a marketplace for buying, trading, and showcasing exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital goods tailored for luxury brands. Through its innovative platform, Exclusible aims to facilitate access to the Metaverse and Web3, creating opportunities for creativity and engagement while ensuring that the digital experience remains culturally relevant and accessible to a broad audience.

NYM Technologies SA, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, specializes in designing and developing a private Internet infrastructure aimed at enhancing user privacy. The company addresses the vulnerabilities of existing internet protocols, which often expose sensitive data at both the network and application levels. By utilizing anonymous authentication credentials, NYM Technologies enables privacy-enhanced data transfer and promotes decentralized identity solutions. Its innovative approach seeks to prevent data leakage and provide individuals with a robust framework for maintaining their online privacy.

Venly is a developer of a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on building blockchain solutions aimed at digital asset creation and monetization. The company offers an all-in-one platform that allows developers to integrate various blockchains into their projects seamlessly. Venly's wallet simplifies the complexities of blockchain technology, enabling users to engage in transactions with other individuals, ecosystems, and decentralized applications. By providing custodial solutions and fostering an open network, Venly empowers users and developers alike to navigate the digital landscape with ease, facilitating innovation within the Web3 space. Additionally, Venly Ventures supports Web3 game projects with significant growth potential by equipping teams with technical expertise and a broad industry network.

Blockpit is a technology company specializing in cryptocurrency tax reporting and portfolio monitoring. Its cross-platform solution automatically records and documents all trading activities, providing users with clear logs of income sources and daily trade documentation. The platform calculates real-time tax liabilities and generates legally compliant reports, assisting both private traders and businesses in managing their crypto-related taxes efficiently.

Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.