Multicoin Capital

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.

The Global Earth Observation Decentralized Network (GEODNET) operates a decentralized network of Space Weather mining stations that monitor the impact of solar winds on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. This network provides real-time data that enhances the accuracy of GNSS signals, allowing for centimeter-level positioning and nano-second time precision. The data is utilized across various industries, including automotive navigation, agriculture, construction, and geohazard monitoring. In addition to traditional applications, GEODNET supports blockchain-based services such as decentralized mapping, digital twins for the metaverse, and location-aware smart contracts. The platform's native utility token facilitates transactions for data services, rewards miners, and supports governance decisions regarding network resources.

BAXUS is a blockchain-based protocol for storing, authenticating, and tokenizing luxury goods.

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

Quantinium is an innovative company that offers a decentralized wireless network designed to enhance internet connectivity. It introduces a unique blockchain infrastructure characterized by its speed, security, and reliability, standing out as the first layer 1 blockchain to successfully integrate decentralization, scalability, sustainability, and cybersecurity. At the core of its offerings is Quantum Wi-Fi, a peer-to-peer, quantum-resistant global Software-defined Wireless Network (SDWN) that addresses current challenges in telecommunications. This technology fosters collaboration among service providers and transforms isolated Wi-Fi networks into interconnected ecosystems. By enabling users to share their surplus internet capacity, Quantum Wi-Fi creates a marketplace for internet connectivity, akin to the disruption seen in the transportation sector with ridesharing services. Additionally, Quantinium provides a purpose-built ledger that supports decentralized applications and a standardized approach for various asset types, enhancing the overall functionality of its network.

Wormhole covers a range of use cases to make chains for tokens, NFTs, apps, and other generic messaging applications. They build protocols on wormholes that can use data, assets, and messages from other chains.

Squads is a developer of a decentralized program that enables the establishment of better and easier decentralized autonomous groups. The company's application combines all of the key components of a decentralized autonomous organization, such as deployment, treasury, vault management, on-chain voting, and chat, into a single portal with an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to streamline daily operations using a decentralized autonomous organization structure.

Fhenix is a pioneering company that has developed the first private blockchain utilizing completely homomorphic encryption. This technology allows Ethereum developers to create encrypted smart contracts and conduct computations on encrypted data while using familiar tools such as Solidity. Fhenix specializes in enhancing data security and privacy through its homomorphic encryption capabilities, which enable applications in various domains, including trustless gaming, private voting mechanisms—both on-chain and off-chain—privacy-preserving artificial intelligence, and confidential token transfers. By optimizing these functionalities, Fhenix aims to provide robust solutions that enhance user trust and data confidentiality in the blockchain ecosystem.

Tableland is a permissionless relational database tailored for web3 developers, enabling the creation of complex relational data models for decentralized applications, including games and NFTs. Built on the widely used SQLite engine, Tableland offers a secure and tamper-proof solution for data storage and retrieval on a global scale. It facilitates the synchronization and sharing of digital assets over a decentralized web protocol, allowing app developers to maintain control of their data through digital wallets. This innovative approach positions Tableland as a key player in the evolving landscape of decentralized technology.

Coral is involved in Solana as the architect of the network's Anchor development framework.

Hubble Protocol is a decentralized financial platform that facilitates long-term borrowing, lending, and the creation of structured financial products. It aims to democratize access to decentralized finance by offering a range of sustainable financial services. The protocol's software supports multi-asset collateral and enables zero-interest borrowing, allowing users to leverage yield-bearing assets for loans. Additionally, Hubble enhances yield generation on deposits of various tokens, providing clients with optimized financial opportunities while minimizing costs associated with loans.

Clockwork is a developer of a decentralized automation network platform that facilitates the scheduling of tasks and the automation of on-chain workflows directly with the Solana validator network. Its platform functions as an on-chain task queue, allowing users to schedule instructions for signing and validation based on a predetermined timeline. Clockwork aims to create a system where on-chain programs can independently schedule background tasks, thereby enabling customers to utilize automated products for various blockchain applications, including decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) tools and payment processing solutions.

Satellite IM utilizes leading decentralization and encryption technology to provide a platform to build extensible apps.

Geode Finance is a first of its kind white label liquid staking solution, tailor-made for DAOs.

DFlow is a payment-for-order-flow marketplace that provides transparent and market-driven price discovery for order flow. They provide a decentralized market platform to ensure the most optimal execution environment for consumers. The market-driven approach to PFOF used by DFlow allows the public to see live market prices for token pairs.

Coinbooks is a San Francisco-based accounting software startup that provides solutions for businesses utilizing digital assets. The platform integrates with cryptocurrency wallets and existing accounting systems, allowing companies to manage both crypto and non-crypto transactions in a single interface. Coinbooks automates payroll, billing, and bookkeeping, streamlining financial processes for crypto businesses. Through its AutoPilot feature, Coinbooks regularly synchronizes transactions with conventional fiat accounting solutions, enabling users to handle their finances in a manner akin to traditional accounting without the complexities associated with cryptocurrency.

Squads is a developer of a decentralized program that enables the establishment of better and easier decentralized autonomous groups. The company's application combines all of the key components of a decentralized autonomous organization, such as deployment, treasury, vault management, on-chain voting, and chat, into a single portal with an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to streamline daily operations using a decentralized autonomous organization structure.

Galxe is a prominent Web3 credential data network that provides a collaborative infrastructure for brands and developers to engage communities and create innovative products in the decentralized web. The company offers a modular platform that facilitates the creation, distribution, and gamification of non-fungible tokens, utilizing customized on-chain data. By rewarding curators for the use of credentials within its infrastructure and credential oracle engine, Galxe fosters a participatory environment where developers and community members can construct engaging experiences. Its platform allows for the development of tailored campaigns through plug-and-play modules, enhancing the capability of users to interact with decentralized credential data networks effectively.

TipLink is a financial platform designed to simplify the distribution of digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. Users can create an account and generate a unique link to send crypto easily to anyone through various communication platforms, similar to purchasing a gift card. The service allows individuals to connect their preferred crypto wallet and deposit the desired amount for transfer, eliminating the need for the recipient to have a wallet. This streamlined approach offers a secure and cost-effective solution for managing and sharing digital assets, making it convenient for customers to transform their cryptocurrencies according to their needs.

RNDR is OTOY’s token based rendering network. It enables distributed GPU rendering on the blockchain, using OctaneRender which is the world’s first and fastest GPU-accelerated, unbiased, physically correct renderer. Octane uses the graphics card in networked computers to render photo-realistic images super fast. With Octane’s parallel compute capabilities, users can render works in a fraction of the time, and at a better cost than centralized services. RNDR is currently the fund’s only pure utility token investment — in a use case where the token is actually delivering utility in a network, using proven technology to deliver a service with a real and strong market.

Timeswap is both a lending and borrowing platform and an automated market maker. Its key features include flexible interest rates and collateral factors, giving users the freedom to choose their risk-return profile, as well as the ability to create any Ethereum-based ERC20 token pool by providing the necessary liquidity.

World is a company that connects users through a privacy-focused network designed for secure digital asset management. It offers a digital currency platform that emphasizes both privacy and transparency using a permissionless blockchain. The World App enables users to securely store their World ID, manage digital assets, and access various Mini Apps, promoting global connectivity and trust. Additionally, World provides an iris-scanning device that enhances digital identity security by storing biometric information, which helps discourage spammers from creating multiple accounts. This combination of secure identity management and digital currency aims to facilitate a reliable and user-friendly digital environment.

RabbitX is a decentralized finance platform that simplifies investment in global stocks, foreign exchange, commodities, and digital assets without charging commissions. The platform leverages advanced Zero-Knowledge decentralized scaling technology to enhance user experience and security. It offers unique features such as interest rate swaps, enabling users to trade, speculate, and hedge interest rates in cryptocurrency transactions. Supported by prominent investors, RabbitX aims to modernize finance by integrating traditional financial instruments into the digital landscape.

Grape Network operates as a DAO infrastructure protocol. Grape Network provides tools for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to help them manage their communities more efficiently.

Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community where artists, developers, and listeners can collaborate and share music. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Audius enables artists to securely register their creative works and generate immutable records on its network. This decentralized approach ensures that metadata attribution is safe, verifiable, and transparent, allowing creators to connect directly with their audience without intermediaries. The platform offers features such as audio file hosting, streaming, and a creator dashboard, enabling artists to earn royalties instantly as consumers engage with their content. Audius also allows users to discover new music and verify authenticity through a transparent system. By automating payments and licensing agreements, Audius aims to empower artists while providing a seamless experience for listeners.

Eden Network is a blockchain infrastructure company that focuses on enhancing transaction safety for traders and providing transaction priority for NFT minters. It develops a suite of Ethereum smart contracts that adhere to the principles of progressive decentralization, allowing token holders to participate in governance through private communication channels and decision-making processes. The company also offers essential liquid staking and validation infrastructure aimed at optimizing yield generation, increasing total value locked (TVL), and fostering overall network growth. By prioritizing both security and user governance, Eden Network seeks to create a more efficient and decentralized trading environment.

UXD Protocol is an algorithmic stable coin that automatically generates interest and is minted on the Solana blockchain.

The world's first intent engine powering the intent-centric future. A layer-1 tendermint-based blockchain, storing state from EVM, SVM, and MVM chains to enable execution on all blockchain frameworks.

dClimate is a decentralized marketplace designed to standardize, monetize, and distribute climate data, forecasts, and models. By connecting data publishers directly with consumers, dClimate enhances the accessibility and reliability of climate information. The platform scores data for reliability when providers share their forecasts, allowing users to make informed decisions based on trustworthy information. This innovative approach creates a straightforward distribution mechanism that enables data providers to monetize their work while supporting a uniform architecture that ensures data immutability. dClimate serves a diverse range of users, including businesses, farmers, multinational corporations, and governments, facilitating timely, data-driven decision-making in the face of climate challenges.

Sommelier consists of the Cosmos Stargate SDK, its Tendermint-based consensus layer and a decentralized, bi-directional Ethereum bridge, managed by a global network of validators. Liquidity Providers (LPs) will be able to use Sommelier to author and execute complex, automated financial transactions, such as portfolio rebalancing, limit orders, as well as a host of other features that token holders have come to expect from centralized finance (CeFi), but that are not currently available in DeFi.

OpenOcean is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that provides a platform for cryptocurrency trading. It offers a comprehensive range of products, including price comparisons between centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX). The platform employs an intelligent routing algorithm to optimize swap pricing, ensuring users achieve maximum returns on their transactions. By facilitating one-stop transactions, OpenOcean enables users to trade assets more efficiently and at lower costs, positioning itself as a valuable resource for cryptocurrency traders seeking to enhance their trading experience.

Saffron.finance is a protocol for DeFi that offers asset collateralization and customized risk.

Manta Network is focused on creating a secure and interoperable digital ecosystem utilizing Zero-Knowledge technology. It operates a decentralized exchange platform designed to safeguard user privacy and prevent activity tracking. The platform is built on substrate frameworks, offering an easy-to-use and secure protocol that ensures end-to-end anonymity. With capabilities for high throughput and cross-chain interoperability, Manta Network provides customers with a reliable environment for exchanging data securely.

Manta Network is focused on creating a secure and interoperable digital ecosystem utilizing Zero-Knowledge technology. It operates a decentralized exchange platform designed to safeguard user privacy and prevent activity tracking. The platform is built on substrate frameworks, offering an easy-to-use and secure protocol that ensures end-to-end anonymity. With capabilities for high throughput and cross-chain interoperability, Manta Network provides customers with a reliable environment for exchanging data securely.

Coinbooks is a San Francisco-based accounting software startup that provides solutions for businesses utilizing digital assets. The platform integrates with cryptocurrency wallets and existing accounting systems, allowing companies to manage both crypto and non-crypto transactions in a single interface. Coinbooks automates payroll, billing, and bookkeeping, streamlining financial processes for crypto businesses. Through its AutoPilot feature, Coinbooks regularly synchronizes transactions with conventional fiat accounting solutions, enabling users to handle their finances in a manner akin to traditional accounting without the complexities associated with cryptocurrency.

MathWallet is a multi-platform crypto wallet that supports more than 50 public blockchains and enables storage of Bitcoin and major altcoins like Ethereum, EOS, Tron and more. Additionally, it features cross-chain token exchanges, a multi-chain DApp store and operates nodes for PoS chain.

Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community where artists, developers, and listeners can collaborate and share music. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Audius enables artists to securely register their creative works and generate immutable records on its network. This decentralized approach ensures that metadata attribution is safe, verifiable, and transparent, allowing creators to connect directly with their audience without intermediaries. The platform offers features such as audio file hosting, streaming, and a creator dashboard, enabling artists to earn royalties instantly as consumers engage with their content. Audius also allows users to discover new music and verify authenticity through a transparent system. By automating payments and licensing agreements, Audius aims to empower artists while providing a seamless experience for listeners.

Audius, Inc. is a music streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized community where artists, developers, and listeners can collaborate and share music. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Audius enables artists to securely register their creative works and generate immutable records on its network. This decentralized approach ensures that metadata attribution is safe, verifiable, and transparent, allowing creators to connect directly with their audience without intermediaries. The platform offers features such as audio file hosting, streaming, and a creator dashboard, enabling artists to earn royalties instantly as consumers engage with their content. Audius also allows users to discover new music and verify authenticity through a transparent system. By automating payments and licensing agreements, Audius aims to empower artists while providing a seamless experience for listeners.

dForce is an Integrated Platform for Decentralized Finance Protocols.

The Nervos Network is an open source public blockchain ecosystem and collection of protocols solving the biggest challenges facing blockchains today. The Nervos CKB (Common Knowledge Base) is the layer 1, proof of work public blockchain protocol of the Nervos Network. Any crypto-asset can be stored, with the security, immutability and permissionless nature of Bitcoin, while enabling smart contracts, layer 2 scaling, and the capture of total network value through a unique crypto-economic "store of value" design and native token, the CKByte. The design of the Nervos Network is a sustainably secure, permissionless and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain that is built to scale with Layer 2 solutions, making Nervos the only PoW, multi-asset, store of value, smart contract platform.

SKALE Labs, founded in 2015 and based in Atherton, California, develops a blockchain scalability platform designed to enhance the performance of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. The SKALE Network functions as a decentralized, open-source middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute millions of smart contracts and transactions per second. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchains, particularly those like Ethereum and EOS. By employing a permission-less node network supported by SKALE Mining nodes, the platform optimizes interactions between dApps and various blockchain environments, empowering developers and enhancing the overall efficiency of decentralized applications.

Spring Labs is a developer of a decentralized network that facilitates the sharing and exchange of financial information. By utilizing blockchain technology, the company enhances security, scalability, transparency, and efficiency within the financial sector. Its network is tailored to meet the needs of financial institutions and lenders, offering them improved control over data and greater flexibility in managing credit systems. Spring Labs supports various industries, including healthcare and media, by providing robust data solutions that help enhance the protection and security of credit information.

O1Labs, founded in 2017, is a blockchain technology company specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography and innovative cryptographic solutions. The company is recognized for its development of the Mina Protocol, which is the first lightweight, scalable, and decentralized blockchain utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. Additionally, O1Labs created o1js, an intuitive framework aimed at simplifying the development of applications using zero-knowledge technology. By enhancing blockchain accessibility, O1Labs provides developers with the tools needed to create user-friendly cryptocurrency applications that operate seamlessly in web browsers. The company's mission is to foster a new generation of applications driven by zero-knowledge cryptography.

The Graph is an indexing protocol designed for querying data from blockchain networks such as Ethereum and IPFS, facilitating the development of decentralized applications (dApps). Developers can create and publish open APIs, known as subgraphs, which can be queried using GraphQL to access blockchain data. Currently, The Graph supports data indexing from Ethereum, IPFS, and POA, with plans to incorporate additional networks. It offers a hosted service to assist developers in building on the platform, while a decentralized network is set to launch soon. As of late 2020, over 3,000 subgraphs had been deployed by thousands of developers for various dApps, including Uniswap, Synthetix, and Decentraland. The Graph has experienced significant growth, with its usage increasing substantially month over month. To support its development, The Graph has raised funding from a broad range of community members and venture capitalists, totaling around $25 million.

SKALE Labs, founded in 2015 and based in Atherton, California, develops a blockchain scalability platform designed to enhance the performance of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. The SKALE Network functions as a decentralized, open-source middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute millions of smart contracts and transactions per second. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchains, particularly those like Ethereum and EOS. By employing a permission-less node network supported by SKALE Mining nodes, the platform optimizes interactions between dApps and various blockchain environments, empowering developers and enhancing the overall efficiency of decentralized applications.

The Nervos Network is an open source public blockchain ecosystem and collection of protocols solving the biggest challenges facing blockchains today. The Nervos CKB (Common Knowledge Base) is the layer 1, proof of work public blockchain protocol of the Nervos Network. Any crypto-asset can be stored, with the security, immutability and permissionless nature of Bitcoin, while enabling smart contracts, layer 2 scaling, and the capture of total network value through a unique crypto-economic "store of value" design and native token, the CKByte. The design of the Nervos Network is a sustainably secure, permissionless and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain that is built to scale with Layer 2 solutions, making Nervos the only PoW, multi-asset, store of value, smart contract platform.

Spring Labs is a developer of a decentralized network that facilitates the sharing and exchange of financial information. By utilizing blockchain technology, the company enhances security, scalability, transparency, and efficiency within the financial sector. Its network is tailored to meet the needs of financial institutions and lenders, offering them improved control over data and greater flexibility in managing credit systems. Spring Labs supports various industries, including healthcare and media, by providing robust data solutions that help enhance the protection and security of credit information.

O1Labs, founded in 2017, is a blockchain technology company specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography and innovative cryptographic solutions. The company is recognized for its development of the Mina Protocol, which is the first lightweight, scalable, and decentralized blockchain utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. Additionally, O1Labs created o1js, an intuitive framework aimed at simplifying the development of applications using zero-knowledge technology. By enhancing blockchain accessibility, O1Labs provides developers with the tools needed to create user-friendly cryptocurrency applications that operate seamlessly in web browsers. The company's mission is to foster a new generation of applications driven by zero-knowledge cryptography.

The Graph is an indexing protocol designed for querying data from blockchain networks such as Ethereum and IPFS, facilitating the development of decentralized applications (dApps). Developers can create and publish open APIs, known as subgraphs, which can be queried using GraphQL to access blockchain data. Currently, The Graph supports data indexing from Ethereum, IPFS, and POA, with plans to incorporate additional networks. It offers a hosted service to assist developers in building on the platform, while a decentralized network is set to launch soon. As of late 2020, over 3,000 subgraphs had been deployed by thousands of developers for various dApps, including Uniswap, Synthetix, and Decentraland. The Graph has experienced significant growth, with its usage increasing substantially month over month. To support its development, The Graph has raised funding from a broad range of community members and venture capitalists, totaling around $25 million.