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Miden grants applications the power to scale with public and private transactions.

SOON is building the highest throughput stack that allows for any SVM L2 to be deployed on any L1. The company specializes in creating networking solutions tailored for blockchain technology and decentralized applications. Its tools provide a communication framework, secure data exchange, and scalable infrastructure, empowering developers and businesses within the blockchain sector to construct and oversee networks with enhanced privacy, security, and operational efficiency.

TAC provides an interoperability network extension that connects the TON ecosystem with Ethereum-compatible dApps. It enables Telegram users and TON wallet holders to access and interact with EVM-based decentralized applications through cross-chain messaging and asset bridging, delivering a streamlined experience for decentralized computation engine–based applications.

Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

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.

Semantic Layer develops a platform aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of miner extractable value (MEV) on users. Its solution enables users to regain control over their MEV, empowering developers to build more resilient decentralized applications.

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure system. The Initia Platform provides product ready rollups that enables teams to build scalable and sovereign systems while eliminating the UX complexities end users face when interacting with a modular multi-chain universe. Initia’s ownership of the full tech stack allows for a suite of chain-level mechanisms that align the economic interests across users, developers, L2 app chains, and the L1. Initia's initial launch products include an all-in-one portal for accessing core tools of the ecosystem, a Omnitia-ecosystem focused wallet for navigating between the L2s, a block explorer that supports InitiaVM transactions and developer tooling, and a Market Minitia that allows users to trade NFTs and create AI-generated NFT collections through prompts.

Solayer Labs operates a re-staking network that builds upon the Solana blockchain, extending its capabilities to secure additional systems and enable horizontal scaling. By leveraging the economic security of SOL tokens and sharing Solana's validator network, Solayer allows application developers to achieve a higher degree of consensus and customize block space, enhancing the efficiency and versatility of decentralized cloud infrastructure.

Goldilocks DAO specializes in developing decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure tailored for the Berachain ecosystem. Its core offerings include Goldiswap, a token trading platform; Goldilend, facilitating non-fungible token (NFT) based loans; and Goldivaults, a liquidity management system. The DAO's platform enables users to borrow a substantial portion of their token's liquidity interest-free, without risk of liquidation or price impact, and without relying on third parties.

Chateau is a technology company developing a decentralized finance (DeFi) system for investing in private assets. It provides a platform that enables the minting and trading of digital tokens, representing ownership in these private assets, thereby expanding investment opportunities for users.

Infrared develops a liquidity staking protocol that simplifies proof-of-liquidity for blockchains and non-fungible tokens. It aims to maximize value capture by offering user-friendly alternatives for BGT and BERA, node infrastructure, PoL vaults, and solutions centered around PoL.

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Movement Labs is a modular framework platform that builds and deploys move-based blockchains and applications in distributed settings. Its platform offers a composable and horizontally scalable network that provides unparalleled smart contract security and asset portability to help users solve the cold start problem with unprecedented interoperability.

Mezo is a bitcoin economic layer network that provides fast and cheap bitcoin transactions to hold tokens while earning yield.

Midas is a software developer specializing in blockchain technology. It offers a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, enabling transparent management, settlement, lending, and borrowing on decentralized markets.

Initia is a network for 0-to-1 omnichain rollups built by fusing a novel L1 with an interwoven application-specific L2 infrastructure system. The Initia Platform provides product ready rollups that enables teams to build scalable and sovereign systems while eliminating the UX complexities end users face when interacting with a modular multi-chain universe. Initia’s ownership of the full tech stack allows for a suite of chain-level mechanisms that align the economic interests across users, developers, L2 app chains, and the L1. Initia's initial launch products include an all-in-one portal for accessing core tools of the ecosystem, a Omnitia-ecosystem focused wallet for navigating between the L2s, a block explorer that supports InitiaVM transactions and developer tooling, and a Market Minitia that allows users to trade NFTs and create AI-generated NFT collections through prompts.

MYX is a decentralized derivative exchange that "uses intelligent rates and exposure hedging mechanisms to ensure protocol stability and provide sustainable high returns" through a peer-to-pool-to-peer paradigm.

Superstate is a developer of legal and blockchain-based financial solutions. These solutions include short-term government bond funds that can be held in a cryptocurrency wallet or by a crypto custodian.

Fhenix is a blockchain company that pioneers the use of homomorphic encryption in its proprietary blockchain network. It enables Ethereum developers to create encrypted smart contracts and perform computations on encrypted data using familiar tools like Solidity.

Florida Street is a software company specializing in the development of web3 products and protocols. Its flagship offering is a decentralized NFT lending platform designed to enhance capital efficiency, transparency, and accessibility within the NFT credit market. The platform facilitates continuous underwriting, refinancing, and renegotiation of loans, fostering a more efficient and composable market for both borrowers seeking affordable lending options and lenders aiming for greater flexibility.

AlloyX is a company that simplifies the creation of diversified real-world asset (RWA) investment strategies for protocols, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and institutional investors. It offers a flexible and efficient platform for managing RWA assets, allowing lenders to tailor their investments according to yield, risk, and liquidity preferences. Additionally, AlloyX develops a decentralized crypto loan protocol that facilitates liquid staking for crypto loans, integrating with prominent credit protocols to enhance the management of diversified portfolios. By focusing on accessibility and adaptability, AlloyX aims to meet the evolving needs of its clients in the investment landscape.

Founded in 2021, Demox Labs specializes in developing a decentralized oracle protocol that connects smart contracts to off-chain data sources. Its platform bridges the gap between web2 and web3, unlocking online data for smart contract development.

Hourglass operates within the blockchain industry, specializing in liquid staking services for locked assets within Frax and Convex ecosystems. Its core offering involves creating time-bound tokens (TBTs) that represent staked assets with specific lock-up periods, enabling users to trade these tokens and transfer ownership, thereby managing risk and enhancing investment flexibility.

Berachain develops an Ethereum-compatible blockchain tailored for financial applications. Its core technology allows staked assets like Ether (ETH) to be utilized in decentralized finance protocols, enhancing on-chain liquidity and capital efficiency while ensuring network security.

Affine is a Web3 protocol that simplifies engagement with multi-chain cryptocurrency markets. It offers liquid restaking for instant entry and withdrawals, along with various cross-chain yield baskets to optimize returns on digital assets.

Archimedes is a decentralized finance platform founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, California. It utilizes the Ethereum blockchain to facilitate a lending and borrowing marketplace that enables users to supply and borrow assets for yield generation. The platform is designed to empower decentralized actively managed funds and allows users to take leveraged positions on leading stablecoin farming protocols. Archimedes aims to enhance the DeFi experience by offering an easy-to-use and interoperable system that incorporates NFTs and other industry practices. Through its innovative approach, the company provides liquidity management solutions by packaging highly leveraged positions as tradable tokens.

Across is a cross-chain bridge secured by UMA's optimistic oracle for L2s and rollups. It also optimized for capital efficiency with a single liquidity pool, a competitive relayer landscape, and a no-slippage fee model.

Veridise is a comprehensive blockchain security company founded by a team of renowned researchers. Specializing in auditing Zero-Knowledge Circuits and MetaMask Snaps, the firm possesses extensive expertise in smart contracts, blockchains, Layer 2 solutions, DeFi protocols, cryptocurrency wallets, tokens, and NFTs. Veridise has established a reputation for uncovering critical vulnerabilities that other auditing firms often overlook, identifying over 100 high-severity bugs in the first half of 2023 alone. The company's approach combines traditional auditing methods with advanced automated Web3 security tools, allowing them to tackle complex blockchain security challenges effectively. Through this innovative hybrid methodology, Veridise provides clients with detailed and actionable audit reports, enhancing the overall security of blockchain applications.

SX Network operates a blockchain-based sports betting exchange, offering bettors improved odds, transparency, and secure fund management through smart contract technology. Its platform integrates an on-chain community treasury and native prediction market protocol, facilitating decentralized sports betting markets governed by users via prediction market-based governance.

CoinStats is a comprehensive platform for tracking and managing diverse cryptocurrency portfolios. It supports over 8000 coins across 300 exchanges, enabling real-time updates via synced wallets and exchanges. The platform offers trading and swapping capabilities, along with customizable alerts such as price limits and market cap notifications.

Archimedes is a decentralized finance platform founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, California. It utilizes the Ethereum blockchain to facilitate a lending and borrowing marketplace that enables users to supply and borrow assets for yield generation. The platform is designed to empower decentralized actively managed funds and allows users to take leveraged positions on leading stablecoin farming protocols. Archimedes aims to enhance the DeFi experience by offering an easy-to-use and interoperable system that incorporates NFTs and other industry practices. Through its innovative approach, the company provides liquidity management solutions by packaging highly leveraged positions as tradable tokens.

Wintermute is a global leader in algorithmic trading for digital assets. With an average daily trading volume of over $5 billion across 350+ tokens on 80+ exchanges, it facilitates OTC trades and provides liquidity provisioning services. Wintermute actively invests in early-stage DeFi projects, supporting the growth of decentralized finance.

Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

Founded in 2015, SKALE Labs develops a scalable blockchain platform that enables high-speed consensus for decentralized applications (dApps). It empowers dApps to run smart contracts at millions of transactions per second on platforms like Ethereum and EOS. The SKALE Network is a fully decentralized, open-source P2P network supported by the SKALE utility token.

Hyperdrive is a decentralized finance hub focused on portfolio management for cryptocurrency investors. The company provides a platform that offers leverage against spot tokens and includes various strategies designed to enhance investment returns. Additionally, Hyperdrive enables users to earn interest by supplying and borrowing assets, while also providing tools for portfolio growth. The platform prioritizes security, ensuring that all investments are safeguarded through rigorous audits. This comprehensive approach allows investors to optimize their cryptocurrency portfolios effectively.