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Ordzaar is the operator of a decentralized Bitcoin marketplace where crypto traders can buy, sell, and exchange ordinals.

Satflow aims to improve Bitcoin DEXs, enhance decentralization, and address issues like lack of advanced order types, high-speed data, and liquidity pools.

Stripchain is an intent-based interoperability standard that enables chain abstraction.

Ord.io develops a platform that allows users to explore Bitcoin. It enables users to browse different ordinals and upvote their favorite ones.

OrdinalsBot is a blockchain platform that offers resources for token creations, inscriptions, and Bitcoin ecosystem.

Saturn is a decentralized Bitcoin exchange that enhances peer-to-peer non-custodial orderbooks and provides a secure trading experience.

KEKKAI is a Web3 platform. They provide security for crypto-based transactions. They offer effective security services and contribute to the improvement of safety in the industry as a whole. Their security plugin detects danger by analyzing transaction simulations, detecting risky transactions, and warning of risks and scam detection.

Tap Protocol is a protocol that focuses on the development of bitcoin capabilities through the Ordinals system.

Metagood is a for-profit company focused on fostering positive collective action within communities through blockchain technology. Founded by crypto veterans Danny Yang, Amanda Terry, and Bill Tai, the company launched OnChainMonkey on September 11, 2021, which is notable for being the first profile picture (PFP) collection created entirely on-chain in a single transaction. This collection has gained recognition as one of the most profitable NFT collections globally. Metagood's platform is designed to integrate charitable components into every NFT, partnering with organizations that address issues such as climate change, animal conservation, and youth empowerment. By combining NFT technology with social impact, Metagood aims to provide a sustainable and scalable solution that empowers communities while supporting various important causes. The company was recognized in 2022 by Fast Company as one of the 20 Best World Changing Ideas for Impact Investing.

Liquidium is a peer-to-peer lending solution that leverages the power of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) and Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBTs) to enable users to borrow and lend native Bitcoin against native Ordinals as collateral. Ordinal Inscriptions are a new form of digital assets created by inscribing data on Satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. Liquidium allows Ordinal owners to lock inscriptions as collateral to borrow Bitcoin, while retaining ownership and exposure to their Ordinal. The platform operates solely on the Bitcoin blockchain in a trust-minimal and custodian-free solution. The lending process is facilitated through PSBTs, and the loan outcomes are validated by DeepLake oracles. Liquidium is the biggest Bitcoin NFT lending protocol by volume on the Stacks blockchain for users to borrow against their Bitcoin NFTs.

Access Protocol develops a new model monetization layer designed for digital content creators. By integrating Access Protocol on their site, creators can paywall and enable premium content to their supporters.

RepubliK GG specializes in developing a suite of tools for creators. It helps creators to unlock a wealth of untapped opportunities that cannot be reached within the confines of current social platforms.

Xverse develops a user-friendly Bitcoin wallet. It is available for Chrome on desktop and for iOS and Android.

Silent Protocol is a developer of a decentralized finance platform that provides full-stack privacy solutions for Web3 applications and smart contract assets. It enables the integration of privacy features into existing applications while ensuring that liquidity and network effects are not disrupted. The platform is designed to facilitate the secure deployment of new applications and to maintain user anonymity, allowing for compliance with regulatory requirements in the decentralized finance market. By prioritizing both privacy and functionality, Silent Protocol aims to enhance user experience while supporting the evolving demands of the digital finance landscape.

Tulle is a multi-party, multi-item NFT swap platform that redistributes items in a win-win-win manner, using minimal currency. It provides neo-barter solutions to unlock value within existing marketplaces and enable marketplaces where they were previously unsustainable. It was founded by Dr. John Ennis, Kuba Kwieicen, and Hamza Diaz.

Upclub is a blockchain social NFT project that is using NFT members to build a cultural experience and entertainment. Web3 and NFT technology is used by Upclub to develop and strengthen its community. Members of Upclub can attend parties, networking events, concerts, musicals, events where brands have worked with them, and even host their own events.

VirgoCX is a prominent regulated cryptocurrency trading platform based in Canada, focused on providing a safe, easy, and affordable trading experience for users. The platform facilitates the trading of digital currencies through a fiat-to-crypto exchange, offering advanced technology and superior liquidity. It incorporates multi-level security measures and advanced trading analytics, ensuring a secure environment for individuals and crypto traders to buy, sell, and manage their digital assets. Furthermore, VirgoCX supports robust international payment services, contributing to the empowerment of the digital economy.

Xtingles operates as a multi-chain launchpad focused on autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) non-fungible token (NFT) collections, providing a platform for artists to showcase and monetize their ASMR work. The company offers a marketplace for digital sound art, allowing users to auction and discover personalized sensory soundscapes. By empowering artists and collectors, Xtingles aims to create a vibrant community that enhances the experience of ASMR through NFTs. Their vision includes establishing the largest ASMR Web3 network and integrating ASMR experiences into the Metaverse.

Hodooi is a NFT Marketplace providing multiple payment options to buyers and sellers.

Forkast.News is a digital media platform covering blockchain and emerging tech at the intersection of business, economy, and politics.

Pendle Finance is a decentralized finance protocol that allows users to tokenize and sell future yields.

Casper Labs specializes in providing professional services and support for organizations utilizing the Casper blockchain, which is designed as an enterprise-grade platform for building applications. Committed to open source principles, Casper Labs aims to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology among businesses by offering a secure and reliable framework for developing private, public, and hybrid solutions. The company's platform accelerates development by integrating popular tools and workflows, ensuring that it meets the operational needs of businesses while enhancing transparency in transactions. Additionally, Casper Labs focuses on delivering applications and services that help reduce costs, drive revenue, and improve efficiency for both companies and governments globally. The Casper Association, affiliated with Casper Labs, is responsible for maintaining the network's decentralization and promoting its organic growth.

BTC Media is a global media company based in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on the Bitcoin and blockchain sectors. It specializes in providing information, education, and research that are essential for understanding and navigating the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from tech startups to established Fortune 500 companies, all united by a shared vision of enhancing the speed, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of financial transactions worldwide. BTC Media produces widely read publications such as Bitcoin Magazine, yBitcoin, and The Distributed Ledger, along with various multimedia educational resources. Through these offerings, the company aims to empower individuals with financial knowledge and contribute to the development of future financial systems.

The Block is an information services company empowering smart decisions for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about or seek to understand digital assets. Through The Block's website, newsletters, research portal, our podcast "The Scoop", data, and bespoke research engagements, we interact daily with tens of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers and more. For industry news visit us at www.theblock.co or for research and analysis on events shaping the ecosystem, visit www.theblock.pro. The Block delivers deep insight into how this emerging sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets.

TGG is a licensed network of casino gaming machines designed for the emerging Asian middle-class and VIP customers. Thru the proprietary government-certified open platform technology, TGG is harnessing the global casinos with a library of gaming ideas created by world famous game designers around the globe.

EXA Premier is a block chain based reward program across land-based gaming business, food and beverages and entertainment related industries (collectively, “EXA industries”) starting in Hong Kong.

Plair is a decentralized gaming ecosytem that rewards players for participating in the Plair platform. Plair intends to establish and grow a community space where gamers can not only engage with one another through online and offline events and tournaments, but where they will have access to tools that will allow them to earn a sustainable living and forge a career path in video game play. The Plair platform will reward and empower every member of the video gaming community, both socially and financially.

Immutable develops blockchain-based eSport games designed to familiarize users with blockchain technology in a fun and user-friendly environment. Its eSports games use ethereum blockchain to transform digital asset ownership in the video-gaming industry. Immutable provides scalable blockchain infrastructure for video games, enabling organizations to bring transparency in the opaque world of in-game economies.

Alphaslot is a blockchain ecosystem focused on enhancing gaming entertainment and acquiring new players through innovative technology. The company leverages a tokenized motivation system to incentivize customer engagement, fostering growth in the gaming entertainment sector. Its distributed blockchain-based computing platform supports commercial-scale gaming applications and facilitates the connection of multiple blockchains, thereby broadening user access. Alphaslot allows gaming operators and the entertainment industry to utilize their servers as validators, which secures operations within the Alphaslot Chain. Additionally, the platform aims to apply the token economy and will gradually expand into the management and regulation of the digital asset market, enabling casinos to attract a wider global audience.

Tlon Corporation is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on the development of the Urbit software stack, an open-source framework designed to create a new layer over the Internet. This innovative system reimagines the entire software stack, incorporating a replacement for lambda calculus, a new functional programming language, and a purely functional network operating system where address space is treated as property. Tlon owns a significant portion of the address space on the Urbit network, positioning itself to provide hosting services for Urbit ships, which serve as general-purpose personal cloud computers, replacing various existing cloud solutions. In addition to its core offerings, Tlon also provides development and consulting services tailored for investment banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms, thereby contributing to the broader adoption and functionality of the Urbit platform.

Contentbox is a blockchain platform designed to create a decentralized ecosystem for the digital content industry, connecting users, creators, and advertisers. It aims to streamline the distribution and monetization of audio and visual content through a centralized payout system that facilitates micro-payments and financing infrastructure. The platform also provides a secure and efficient environment for multi-party payments and includes a blockchain-based identity and attribution service. By unifying various applications, Contentbox seeks to enhance the operational efficiency of content apps and websites, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the digital content landscape.

Basis, founded in 2017 and located in Hoboken, New Jersey, is a company that develops an algorithmic cryptocurrency protocol. This protocol operates similarly to a central bank, designed to regulate the supply of cryptocurrency in a dynamic manner. By expanding and contracting supply, Basis aims to stabilize purchasing power, akin to how traditional central banks manage fiscal debt. The cryptocurrency associated with Basis incorporates this algorithmic approach, allowing for adjustments in response to market conditions.

Origin Protocol, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for decentralized marketplaces within the global sharing economy. Founded in 2017, Origin offers an open-source protocol that leverages the Ethereum blockchain and the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. This platform enables the creation and management of listings for fractional use of goods and services, such as car-sharing and home-sharing, while allowing buyers and sellers to discover one another, make bookings, and leave ratings and reviews without the need for traditional intermediaries. By lowering transaction fees and promoting transparent commerce, Origin aims to empower users and foster a more equitable marketplace ecosystem.

CoinCart is a turn-key ICO issuance platform that allows you to raise capital and manage investors. CoinCart’s enterprise-grade infrastructure allows you to execute your ICO painlessly.

Open Platform is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing a blockchain-based payment infrastructure for applications and online transactions. Incorporated in 2017, it aims to promote the use of decentralized technologies in everyday experiences, particularly for app developers. The platform provides an open-source framework that allows developers to create, distribute, and monetize their applications using cryptocurrency. By leveraging blockchain technology, Open Platform enhances the capabilities of mainstream software developers, enabling them to manage customizable payments and data within their applications efficiently.

Mainframe — A decentralized network for censorship-resistant message routing. The need for a privacy and security focused communications ecosystem has never been higher. Distrust and centralized powers abound, with third parties monopolizing users’ information and governments imposing surveillance tactics on citizens inside and outside their borders. Each takes advantage of the same decades-old architecture on which the entire Internet is built. The Mainframe network is the messaging layer for the new web. This goes beyond human-to-human messaging. There are many use-cases and applications for reliably, privately, and securely routing data packets through the Mainframe peer-to-peer network. Mainframe is resistant to censorship, surveillance, and disruption. With the exception of a catastrophic asteroid event or an aggressive alien invasion, the Mainframe network is simply unstoppable. We build with five fundamental principles as our guide.

Tari Labs, LLC is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing a decentralized blockchain protocol focused on digital assets. Founded in 2018, its platform allows users to manage, utilize, and transfer various digital assets, including tickets, loyalty points, and virtual goods. Tari Labs also offers Aurora, a mobile payment wallet that facilitates the transfer of digital currency. The company aims to provide a user-friendly environment for creating digitally scarce items, empowering individuals and businesses to explore new opportunities within the digital asset landscape. By offering customizable templates and rulesets, Tari Labs enables customers to leverage its blockchain protocol effectively.

MITH is a ERC-20 social media token on the Ethereum Blockchain. Mithril will be integrated directly into new and existing social media networks to reward users and their operator for their contributions to the network. MITH will launch as a utility token on Lit, an innovative social media platform that addresses the needs of this current generation of users. This younger generation of social media users seeks a platform that addresses both their needs as early crypto adopters as well as their evolving needs in social media. With MITH tokens, users will be able to spend it across the MITH application ecosystem, such as dating services, premium content channels, and live-stream applications. The Mithril Merchant Network aims to allow retail acceptance of MITH as a payment method, beginning with Taiwan, Singapore, and HK retailers at launch. The MITH network, armed with its user base of social influencers, will be a highly-desirable customer base which Mithril Merchant Network partners will benefit through a deep MITH integration.

Machi X is a social marketplace designed for the discovery and exchange of intellectual properties and their rights, effectively connecting copyright owners with their supporters. Founded by Jeffrey Huang and Leo Cheng, the platform addresses the challenges faced by artists in the music industry by leveraging technology to allow content creators to concentrate on their artistic endeavors. Machi X offers a streamlined online platform that facilitates copyright contracts, enabling copyright owners to place their copyright currency within the marketplace. This service ensures that the intrinsic value of the creators' work can be preserved and returned to the holders of these rights in the future. The platform primarily targets singers and producers, aiming to enhance the ecosystem for creative professionals.