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tetranode

Tetranode is a pseudonymous long-time Bitcoin and Ethereum investor, trader, and crypto whale.

Tetranode is a pseudonymous cryptocurrency and DeFi investor and influencer. He is well known as an early investor in several DeFi protocols in the Ethereum ecosystem including Frax Finance, JonesDAO, Dopex, \[REDACTED\], Rocket Pool, and JPEG'd. Career Early Years Tetranode has a biology degree but didn't continue his education or pursue a career in biology. After graduating, he worked as a dishwasher earning minimum wage while learning more about Bitcoin himself from podcasts and YouTube videos. He also worked in a biotech lab for several years in the late 2000s, where he regularly went to work late and slept in his car during breaks because he was always up late playing video games. Around 2009, he first learned about crypto and Bitcoin. At the time, he was a PC builder and gamer, and torrenter - he downloaded free music, and sometimes free video games, too. While building PCs he noticed that the Radeon 5870s graphics cards were sold out. After investigating he found out the reason they were sold out was that they were being used for Bitcoin mining. He then started learning about Bitcoin mining, hashing, and cryptography. It was not until 2011 when Tetranode attempted to buy some on Mt Gox, but after needing passport verification, he stopped: After looking at the technicals and the implication that it can’t be double-spent, I intended to send $100 to MtGox to buy, but never followed through because moving money overseas was complicated and not worth the effort. In March 2014, after finding out from a co-worker that Mt Gox went bankrupt and the FBI seized Silk Road, he bought his first BTC on Coinbase. Building a Portfolio Tetranode spent much of the period of 2014 through 2020 investing in Bitcoin. In 2014, Tetranode had an opportunity to buy Ethereum crowd sale but passed. He was drawn in by Ethereum’s whitepaper and saw it as a natural progression in blockchain technology. He believed that “Bitcoin can be digital gold, but the future blockchain is e-commerce and e-commerce is a lot more than digital gold”. He knew that the potential to build applications through smart contracts was immense. In 2015, Tetranode started buying Ethereum at Kraken. In February 2018, he left this job. He spent some time traveling the world and spending time with his wife. In the summer of 2020, Tetranode came back full-time to crypto. He had been providing liquidity on Uniswap. Tetranode was active throughout DeFi summer, farming and providing liquidity on most of the early-stage DeFi primitives on Ethereum. In one of his interviews, he mentioned: "My mentors were Andreas Antonopoulos, who educated me on politics and basic options of Bitcoin, and James De'Angelo, who told me about cryptography." Tetranode mentioned in one of his interviews, that in order to gain a broad and in-depth understanding of each project, he investigates its use case and from there breaks down how the technology functions on a molecular level. Tetranode utilizes this process in order to determine how he will participate in various projects from Bitcoin to more novel projects like Olympus: “Always approach things from the principle. Always approach it from the atomic level, understand it from the basics. So you go in and you ask, ‘What’s Bitcoin?’ Bitcoin is internet money which cannot be changed and cannot be reversed. So you have to ask yourself, ‘How can it not be reversed?’ It cannot be reversed because there’s a consensus system working. How is it irreversible… and so you keep diving down until you grasp like the first principle and then you can view everything with a very clear eye and that’s how you make rock solid decisions without any doubts in your mind.” As stated in one of his interviews, Tetranode mentioned he bought a house with crypto gains but still drives a Toyota. Currently, he makes money by farming and being an advisor for new projects, providing tokenomics, market making, and marketing strategy advice. While looking through the projects to invest in, Tetranode pays attention to a product market fit - if a company or protocol suggests something novel that can be incorporated into day-to-day operations. In one of his interviews, Tetranode mentioned SismoDAO as a good example of projects he is looking for. The founder reached out to Tetranode and explained the project's vision, and Tetranode immediately found a use case for it. DeFi Investments Frax Finance Tetranode was an early investor in Frax Finance. In an interview with the UpOnly podcast on January 14, 2022, he spoke about the upcoming Frax Price Index (FPI) which launched in April 2022. Frax Price Index is the second stablecoin of the Frax Finance ecosystem and the first stablecoin pegged to a basket of real-world consumer items as defined by the US CPI-U average. Tetranode also stated that Frax Finance is one of the leaders in the curve war as it has been obtaining a massive war chest for the purpose of being a dominant DAO of liquidity wars of the curve wars. JonesDAO In January 2022, JonesDAO raised $52 million in 24 hours. Using Tetranode's advice, Jones added what the project called a "twist" to its token sale. After raising roughly 20,200 ETH in total, the project returned 15,200 ETH to people who invested in the second round. The team mentioned after the launch: “The purpose of the twist was to make token distribution as fair as possible, eliminate incentives for bots, scripts, and sybils, to ensure fairness to everyone who succeeded and failed to deposit in the first sale, and to those who didn’t deposit because it had sold it.” Dopex Tetranode is also one of the investors of Dopex, a decentralized options protocol on Arbitrum. Tetranode calls Dopex, a single staking options vault (SSOV), his "highest conviction bet" and his most used L2 app. Dopex' SSOV provides deep liquidity for option buyers and automated, passive income for option sellers. [REDACTED] REDACTED] is the [OlympusDAO fork which was backed by Tetranode. The Redacted ecosystem is a product suite of smart contracts empowering on-chain liquidity, governance, and cash flow for DeFi protocols. They have built two products: Hidden Hand, a marketplace for governance incentives, commonly referred to as "bribes", and Pirex, a product that creates liquid wrappers that allow for auto-compounding and the tokenization of future yield/vote events. The Redacted protocol is the dApp centered around BTRFLY, which allows users to stake, earn incentives, and interact with governance proposals. Rocket Pool In one of his interviews, Tetranode called Rocket Pool "the only decentralized staking" protocol on Ethereum. In November 2021, Tetranode bought 180,000 RPL worth 1800 ETH in a single transaction. JPEG'd Tetranode is an advisor of JPEG'd, a DeFi platform that allows NFT holders to use their NFTs as collateral for loans and accrue rewards.

loopring

Loopring is a decentralized exchange protocol and cryptocurrency built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Loopring is a decentralized exchange protocol and cryptocurrency built on the Ethereum blockchain. It was first announced on August 6, 2017. In September 2020, Looping became the first decentralized exchange to integrate Band Protocol's cross-chain oracles. Overview Loopring is a decentralized exchange protocol and an “automated execution system” built on Ethereum that allows its users to trade assets across exchanges. It isn’t a decentralized exchange, it facilitates a decentralized environment exchanging through ring-sharing and order matching. Loopring pools all orders sent to its network and fill orders through the order books of multiple exchanges. Decentralized and centralized exchanges alike will be able to implement Loopring, giving the exchanges access to cross-blockchain and cross-exchange liquidity. This also gives investors access to the best prices available on the broader market. Loopring is blockchain agnostic, meaning that any platform that uses smart contracts (e.g., NEO, Ethereum, Qtum) can integrate with Loopring. In September 2020, Looping became the first decentralized exchange to integrate Band Protocol’s cross-chain oracles. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the company said that the cross-chain data oracles will be used to provide high-speed fiat price feeds for all crypto assets supported on Loopring’s zkRollup DEX. Loopring’s custom oracles built using Band Protocol will utilize verified data from more than a dozen industry-leading sources, including CryptoCompare, CoinGecko, Binance, Coinbase Pro, Huobi Global, OKEx, Kraken, Bitfinex, and FTX, as well as premium currency exchange rates from AlphaVantage, Fixer, 1Forge, Open Exchange Rate, and XE.com. Tech When using Loopring, traders never have to deposit funds into an exchange to begin trading. Funds always remain in user wallets and are never locked by orders. This gives the user complete autonomy over their funds while trading. One can cancel, trim, or increase an order before it is executed. Placing an Order When one is ready to make a trade they can submit an order through the loopring.iowallet, signing off on it with a private key. This order would then be sent to both smart contracts on the Loopring network and a series of off-chain relay nodes. The smart contract ensures that the funds in the wallet will be exchanged for the traded coins, while the off-chain relays are responsible for maintaining an order book and broadcasting said orders to ring-miners. Ring Miners Ring-miners make sure that orders can be filled (or partially filled) through order rings until the desired trades are completed for all parties involved. In compensation for this service, ring miners can receive a fee in LRC (Loopring’s token) or a split margin on the final purchasing amount of an order. For example, if a user wanted to trade 1 ETH for 10 NEO but the ring miner found a trade for 11 NEO, he could split part of this margin with a user, or he could choose to take the LRC fee specified when the order was sent. This ensures that miners are paid fairly for finding the best exchange rates for traders, and it allows traders to get the biggest bang for their buck. Settling a Trade Once an ordered ring is completed, Loopring’s smart contracts evaluate the orders to make sure that they can be fulfilled. If everything checks out, the smart contracts transfer coins to their respective recipients. This process is atomic and takes place wallet-to-wallet. Order Rings and Order Sharing separate Loopring from other decentralized exchange platforms. An order ring allows for ring-matching, a process by which a series of trades are strung together to fulfill each other’s orders. In addition, if an order cannot be completed with a single trade, order sharing allows this order to be split into partial orders until the original order amount is completely filled. Versions History Loopring was founded in June 2017, and until November 2020, the team released four major versions of the Loopring protocol. Loopring 1.0 Loopring 1.0 introduced the Ring-Matching concept - in one trade, two or more orders can circularly swap crypto assets in the form of rings. This feature is unique and brings the potential for improved price discovery and higher trading volume. The project name Loopring is derived from this feature. With 1.0, orders are managed and matched off-chain. The protocol's smart contracts verify order signatures, trading prices, and settlement amounts on-chain and perform token transfers for each order accordingly. Loopring 1.5 Loopring 1.5 introduced another unique feature called Dual Authoring to prevent front-running. Each order has a randomly generated Dual Author key-pair - the public key is part of the order. The private key, however, is not part of the order but is sent to the relayer so that the relayer can and must use it to sign rings that include the order. Dual Authoring effectively prevents pending settlements and their orders from being stolen by middlemen in the Ethereum network, as only the legitimate relayer has access to the orders' Dual Author private keys. Loopring 2.0 With the 2.0 release, Loopring no longer required traders to pay relayers LRC, Loopring's utility token, as the trading fee. The trading fees can be paid using any ERC-20 tokens that relayers specify. Relayers only have to use a percentage, known as the burn rate, of their fee income to buy LRC to burn. Different tokens have varying burn rates, and the burn rates for LRC and WETH are the lowest, which makes paying in LRC and Ether the most cost-efficient. This feature also enables decentralized exchanges to use own their platform token as fee token. Loopring 3.0 The 3.0 release provides much higher performance than previous versions without a tradeoff in security. There are, however, some tradeoffs in other aspects. For example, orders are no longer shareable among multiple exchanges and have to be matched by a dedicated relayer. Also, crypto assets have to be deposited into a smart contract before they’re available for orders. One benefit of these tradeoffs is that the new user experience is more comparable to centralized exchanges, with familiar user flow. Loopring 3.0 also supports multiple upgradability options. As an owner, a user can decide whether their decentralized exchange (DEX) can upgrade to new compatible versions in the future, and if so, whether the upgrade should be fully automated or manually. In either case, the upgrade process is entirely transparent to end-users. Loopring 3.0 can settle up to 2,025 trades per second while guaranteeing the same level of security as the underlying Ethereum blockchain. This is made possible by using a construction called zkRollup, and a feature called On-Chain Data Availability, or OCDA. If OCDA is disabled, Loopring throughput becomes as high as 16,400 trades per second, but security reduces to that of the consortium which maintains said data. For context, prior versions of Loopring can settle only 2 or 3 trades per second. Loopring 3.6 Loopring 3.6 is a zkRollup layer-2 scalability solution for Ether and ERC20 transfer, order-book trading, and Automated Market Maker (AMM) swap. The AMM support is new in 3.6. The Loopring team plans to launch 3.6 on Goerli in late November and on Ethereum mainnet in late December 2020. In September 2020, the Loopring team set the bug bounty to reward people who identify bugs in Loopring 3.6.0, a pre-release of Loopring protocol 3.6. The bounty ends on November 30, 2020; rewards will be paid before December 10. Loopring Pay In June 2020, Loopring released a new payment product called Loopring Pay. Built on top of Loopring v3.0, an ETH Layer 2 scaling protocol using zkRollup, Loopring Pay allows users to send ETH and ERC20 tokens at a fee of only $0.00006 USD per transaction. From the user’s point of view, Loopring Pay initially works similarly to PayPal. Since all transactions are done via Loopring’s zkRollups, this means that users must be on the zkRollup to send or receive these payments. Registration is done via the Loopring.io website and ensures that the user’s Ethereum address is tied to a “slot” (account ID) in the off-chain account system (Merkle tree). Loopring Wallet On November 24, 2020, the Loopring team released a beta version of Loopring Wallet, the first Ethereum smart wallet with zkRollup scaling baked in. zkRollup gives users complete Ethereum layer-1 security guarantees and a massive scalability boost: 1000x higher throughput, and 1000x lower fees. The mobile app version is already available for Android, while iOS users would get access to it in early 2021. The wallet allows users to trade on the same orderbooks that are present on Loopring Exchange. It also allows users to send transfers instantly and for free, using Loopring Pay. Transfers can be sent to any of the existing 7400+ users on Loopring’s L2. LRC Token LRC is the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency token of Loopring. All LRC holders can stake LRC to earn part of the protocol fees paid by all exchanges built on top of Loopring. 70% of the protocol fees are rewarded to stakers, 20% will be used to fund the Loopring DAO, and the remaining 10% will be burned. LRC staked is locked up for a minimum of 90 days. Besides protocol fees, LRC stakers also earn the LRC that is levied from DEX owners as spin-up costs and from slashes for misbehavior. On May 7, 2019, the team behind Loopring migrated LRC from version 1.0 to version 2.0. The new LRC token remained ERC20 compliant and started to support a “burn” function that was used by the L

cellframe-network

Cellframe is an ERC-20 native cryptocurrency token issued on the ETH  Blockchain.

Cellframe (CELL) (announced 2021) is an ERC-20 native cryptocurrency token issued on the Ethereum (ETH) Blockchain, to function within Cellframe's ecosystem as the utility digital currency powering Cellframe Network. The Cellframe Network is a quantum-resistant layer-1 network infrastructure that was designed to facilitate, secure, and scale cross-chain transfers among blockchains. Company Cellframe Network, founded in 2017, is a Service-oriented blockchain platform, and a network security ecosystem located in San Francisco, California. This organization was founded as a solution to Blockchain protocols, by providing computer security, distributed ledger technology, and network infrastructure with quantum-safe encryption. This solution allows node operators on the CellFrame Network to power cross-chain swaps and bridges between layer-1 chains allowing assets to flow freely while earning fees in $CELL tokens for facilitating this process. The company has its number of employees ranging from 11-50, who assiduously ensured that Cellframe was built from scratch without using 3rd party code. Cellframe Network was thus designed such that all the basic elements are built with plain C (programming language) with Python bindings over it so that anyone can code with the convenience of Python and the effectiveness of C-code. Founder & Team Team The CellFrame team has been building the CellFrame Network since 2017. The Project leads are experienced entrepreneurs and developers based in Russia. These underground interconnected goal-oriented persons make up the Cellframe's team members and has been steering the Cellframe's ecosystem, in lieu of its pursuit as the Network infrastructure for blockchains. With Dmitry Gerasimov as the Chief Technology Officer, Evgeny Grishakov as the Co-founder, and Sergey Sevantsyan as the Chief Executive Officer, Cellframe Network (powered by its native token ($CELL)), strides to becoming the Network infrastructure for blockchain projects- both existing ones, and other prospecting blockchain projects. | Core Team | Designation | Location | Bio | | --------- | ----------- | -------- | --- | | Dmitry Gerasimov | CTO | Novosibirsk | Network security, quantum geek, former CTO of 2 commercial VPNs. | | Evgeny Grishakov | Co-Founder | Russia | | | Sergey Sevantsyan | CEO | Moscow | International keynote speaker, 25+ years of experience in ICT, partner of Ethereum. | CellFrame: The CTO's Interest Dmitry Gerasimov, a co-founder of Cellframe Network, functions in the capacity of the Chief Technology Officer within its ecosystem. His foundation in education was as a Physicist, but left science some two decades ago and ventured into Software development. Basically, in the course of his adventure, he focused more on system Software development but through those 20 years had experience in full-stack. Dmitry founded outsource development company, in 2007, that has transformed into blockchain startups in 2017-2018. Having an educational background as a Physicist introduced Dmitry into the depth of quantum threat. In his words about Quantum threat he said: I know, thats real and I know why it real- Dmitry Gerasimov Before that, he had gotten about 7 years of network development experience and had some codebases with his own C (programming language) framework. This became the bedrock for Cellframe's Virtual private network (VPN) services. This code was also used for blockchain and Cellframe's post-quantum cryptography implementations. Overview Cellframe is a service-oriented blockchain network that was built close to the hardware, to provide efficiency of use on any machine- from supercomputer to Smart Fridge. The Cellframe Blockchain project represents the fusion of the best solutions for the upcoming challenges of the post-quantum era while offering new progressive ideas to already existing systems. Post-quantum encryption is a default one to provide the highest level of security. Important to note that Cellframe Framework is not an invention of a new unproven yet essence or technology; Cellframe is only making the blockchain the way it should be done to be called an infrastructure. The Cellframe Network developed the quantum-resistant blockchain of the new generation based on 100% original C-code, optimized for high load and merge of all the top modern features of existing blockchain technologies. Cellframe was birthed as a response to challenges which include the dynamics of generating new information and the need to keep a track of the dynamics to growth; the global increase in Quantum computing and the need to bring to bear a functional quantum computer. Cellframe's vision is that of a blockchain platform with fundamentally broad functionality, that is capable of building and delivering a variety of high-demand, high-load, high-security services. Cellframe is the zero-level protocol for building the services underpinning emergent Web 3.0 business models, adding not only the performance and integration required but also an integral foundation of post-quantum level security. The key innovations are decentralized services, new fine sharding implementation (which offers performance and resilience) combined with a low-level architecture (performance and security), and a high level of modifiability by design (flexibility). By design, Cellframe’s architecture is a structure with a dual-layer sharding. The first layer (heterogeneous layer) can launch customizable subchains and tokens. On the second layer (homogeneous layer), subchains are organized in Cells. Due to interoperability features, CellFrame aims to build an ecosystem of services where every app (or Decentralized application (DApp)) will have an opportunity to exchange information with another app in a p2p manner. With a mission is to create a safe decentralized environment sustaining the freedom of the Internet making people more confident and calm in the everyday usage of it, Cellframe, is thus not a blockchain protocol but can be summarized as an infrastructure layer for building a blockchain ecosystem. All existing blockchain solutions can be transferred to Cellframe and get previously unattainable performance and security levels. In a nutshell, the Cellframe Network is a Blockchain project that represents the fusion of the best solutions for the upcoming challenges of the post-quantum era while making proffering new progressive ideas to already existing systems. We develop the quantum resistant blockchain of the new generation based on 100% original C-code, optimized for high load and merge of all the top modern features of existing blockchain technologies. Features of CellFrame Blockchain Interoperability CellFrame (CELL) network provides interoperability by using Cell bridges to public blockchains. Users can connect several blockchains into a single system including integration of public blockchains. Distributed VPN and Content Delivery Network (CDN) Free to use (torrent base logic of use, bandwidth sharing economy), quantum-safe encryption, DPI resistant ( Artificial intelligence-driven algorithm protects your data from deep packet inspection (i.e. Golden Shield, etc.), throughput is limited only by the number of nodes around the user, traffic management system (traffic flows not the shortest way but the fastest one) . The CellFrame's Virtual private network (VPN) e is ready to launch while its CDN is already a work in progress and in accordance with the ecosystem's plan, will be out soon. Blockchain framework The open-source framework for launching fully customizable and scalable subchains within Cellframe's network is scalable and interoperable by design in the Cellframe ecosystem. Mirror Chains The mirror chains solution was procured for protecting both the public and private blockchains from terminal attacks and was issued not to affect blockchain performance, help restores its most recent state in case of the attack, and can be used for interoperability features. Second Layer Solutions The Cellframe's Network second layer functions on the strength Cellframe Cells. These Cellframe cells act as second layer solutions for existing public chains. Since Cellframe Network is interoperable between native Cellchains, it requires assets and value to flow freely from other Blockchains such as Ethereum (ETH), Polkadot, Cosmos, and Solana. As a means to this end, Cellframe Network has designed a new family of Cellchains, which allow assets from heterogenous blockchains to be held in a wallet with distributed key management, and to then be wrapped as a token that can be transacted with upon any Cellchain. Audio/ Video streaming The Cellframe Network's framework is incorporated with the Audio and/or video streaming feature, enabling the protocol for streaming audio and video content across the ecosystem's network, by utilizing the CellFrame's quantum-safe encrypted channel thus not affecting the user's experience. This feature is still currently a work in progress and is about 70 % ready for the Cellframe's users. Edge Computing Finally, on the Cellframe Network's feature is its prospecting Edge Computing blockchain feature. This feature (i.e Edge computing) is a form of fog computing carried out on Edge devices such as Smartphones and Laptops as close as possible to the source of the task. Solutions by CellFrame Given below are the actual emphatic solution offered by Cellframe Network: Variability Usually, Blockchain developers attempt to save every byte of information because a blockchain size often is not a key priority due to the fact that the price of disk space keeps decreasing. On account of flexible structure, CellFrame is not limited to this fact, so

sporkdao

SporkDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that aims to make ETHDenver an annual community owned decentralised web3 event.

SporkDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that manages ETHDenver, the largest and longest-running ETH event. SporkDAO also provides builders support annually and year-round support with Bufficorn Ventures and the ColoradoJam Incubator. Overview SporkDAO embarked on its mission to transform a centralized ETHDenver into a community-owned event in 2019. They officially launched on June 27th, 2021 with a launch party beforehand to advertise and build up the launch. SporkDAO is a Colorado Limited Cooperative Association (LCA) that allows the organization to legally operate under the governance of the members of the community. SporkDAO aims to achieve two primary objectives. Firstly, to actualize the goal of positioning Colorado as a preferred location for Web3 advancement and establishing it as the inaugural digital state, as proclaimed by Governor Jared Polis in February 2021. Secondly, to integrate the wider Web3 community with Colorado by facilitating access to top-tier events, offerings, and opportunities, allowing individuals from diverse backgrounds to showcase their creativity with minimal economic and geographical limitations. The community is envisioned as a "Big Tent & Blank Canvas," welcoming everyone to express themselves freely. ETHDenver has fostered a vast engaged community comprising over 40,000 participants from more than 100 nations, making it one of the largest communities worldwide. The Spork name comes from the concept of the Spork being a utilitarian utensil with four prongs. On their site, SporkDAO explains. A Spork is the most utilitarian instrument in the known world. It can be used to eat, dig, attack, defend, and, mostly notably, BUIDL. Bufficorns, PegaBufficorns, MegaPegaBufficorns, and BuffiGWEI all choose the $SPORK as their tool of choice when collaborating to BUIDL the decentralized future. Prongs SporkDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, operates through a set of subsidiaries known as "Prongs." These subsidiaries have distinct roles in the SporkDAO ecosystem. ETHDenver ETHDenver, LLC is responsible for organizing the annual BUIDLathon event that takes place over the week prior to Presidents' Day Weekend in Denver, Colorado, USA. ColoradoJam ColoradoJam, LLC is a technology sandbox and incubator established in partnership with Governor Jared Polis' office to experiment and pilot blockchain and Web3 technology in the state infrastructure. Bufficorn Ventures Bufficorn Ventures, LLC serves as a community grants and investment vehicle, providing post-hackathon through seed-stage capital to support innovative blockchain-based projects. Community These four prongs operate together to increase $SPORK rewards that contribute to the growth of the SporkDAO ecosystem. !image Tokenomics SporkDAO's token economics involves a finite supply of $SPORK, amounting to 528,000,000 tokens, which corresponds to the elevation of Denver as the mile-high city at 5,280 feet above sea level. The distribution of $SPORK is divided between historical and future allocations, covering 4 years of ETHDenver events and the upcoming 10 years of community activities. After the completion of the SporkDAO Launch Party, 248,160,000 $SPORK tokens will be in circulation, with the remaining 279,840,000 $SPORK held in SporkDAO treasuries for future allocations. The token allocations specified here may change based on unforeseen factors. The historical rewards distribution plan for $SPORK involves a 34% allocation of the total supply (179,520,000 $SPORK) to be distributed among Sponsors, Swag/Merch Buyers & Event Vendors, Volunteers & Stewards, Attendees & Speakers, and Teams who submitted projects for the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 ETHDenver events. The distribution waterfall involves dividing the 34% allocation across these categories in the following percentages: Sponsors: 14% Swag/Merch Buyers & Event Vendors: 14% Volunteers & Stewards: 15% Attendees & Speakers: 20% Teams who submitted projects: 15% Bufficorn Ventures & ColoradoJam: 20% Community Discretionary Fund: 2%

bitscreener

BitScreener is a finance-focused unified platform of cryptocurrency and stock tracker powered by Blockchain.

BitScreener is a finance-focused unified platform of cryptocurrency and stock tracker powered by Blockchain. It integrates data of separated spaces of stock and cryptocurrency into a single platform, allowing traders and investors to track their Investments across the domains seamlessly. BitScreener leverages the blockchain incentivization mechanism for user engagement and content quality. The visualization tools (charts, tables, news, etc.) of the data subsystem support writers to create new content easily within the platform. Overview BitScreener is an innovative financial ecosystem using blockchain-based incentivization in order to solve the problems of; 1. unfair profit sharing 2. biased information 3. fragmented financial data system and community content system 4. fragmented stock and crypto domains as mentioned above in the financial data and content delivery. BitScreener integrates several advancements of the existing content delivery and crowdsourcing systems for finance field with a focus on economic incentives. The Bitscreener ecosystem is a community-generated financial content system that utilizes blockchain-based rewards, in order to improve fairness among various parties. The system will evaluate certain users’ social actions, such as writing a well-researched article, editing a post, or upvoting/downvoting a piece of information. Upon evaluation, these actions are later translated into points (BSP) depending on how their actions benefit the community. BitScreener uses the latest visualization tools so that users can perform their technical analysis right on the website efficiently. BitScreener is also a financial news compiler and discussion aggregator. The breakthrough of BitScreener is the blockchain-based incentivization via token BITX. BITX is a vehicle for transferring value between content contributors and content consumers. The financial writers or researchers who deliver the value will be awarded BITX and the readers or traders who consume value, to some degree, may need to spend the tokens. Team David Nguyen, Ph.D. - CEO and Co-Founder Hai Pham - Director Quang Hoang - Technology Lead Anh Nguyen - Director and CTO Phong Le, Ph.D. – Advisor Ha Le – Director Huy Tran - Blockchain Engineer Hanh Nguyen - Business Development Manager Partnership & Investors Traceto.io Kyber Network Trust Wallet World Blockchain Forum Blockchain Hackathon

ann-e-greenberg

Ann E. Greenberg is a Serial entrepreneur, Inventor and Thought Leader.

Ann E. Greenberg is a Serial entrepreneur, Inventor and Thought Leader. Ann is a Co-founder of ION, Gracenote & Sceneplay. Career Ann started her career in 1990 as a VP Marketing at Edward R. Pressman Film Corp. In 1992, she became a Co-founder and SVP of ION. From 1998 to 2002, Ann was a Co-founder and SVP of Gracenote. In 2011-2012, she served as an Advisor at Sphere. Currently, Ann is a Founder and CEO of Sceneplay, a Smart Content Marketplace for collaborative storytelling, and Chief Tinkerer at Hugging Company, an incubator for Blockchain, AR/VR/MR and AI technologies providing cutting edge solutions for diverse industries. Ann serves on the Mixed Reality Committee for the IEEE Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems. She participates in the Innovation 4 Jobs (i4j) think tank, and she also mentors Korean accelerator SparkLabs. Education Ann is a graduate of San Francisco State University and University of Oregon.

swampverse

Swampverse is a brand that is filled with unique and randomly generated pixel creatures for users' online...

Swampverse is a brand that is filled with unique and randomly generated pixel creatures for users' online experiences. It is a place where 9,600 pixels generated toads croak on the Ethereum Blockchain. Overview The Story Line The Genesis toads were tasked with finding a new spot to settle and call home in order to save the unique Swampian race. The Genesis toads discovered an abandoned swamp with enough potential to support the Swampian race's future after what seemed like an eternity of traveling and perusing the universe. The Swampverse would be the name given to this magnificent swamp for all time. A swamp unlike any other in the cosmos, complete with lush vegetation, saturated soils, and a huge environment in which to evolve. With a safe haven, the Genesis deliberately merged their DNA with the remaining vibe to create 9600 unique Swampverse toads, the first and last generation. Each toad lives its own life, yet the colony as a whole will thrive. After completing their great mission, Genesis has exited! the vibe and are climbing into Swamphalla to rest. The 9600 toads must decipher "The Lore" and work together to overcome their greatest obstacle. Genesis Toads The genesis is the first of its sort in the world. There are only ninety-six (96) of them in the cosmos. All genesis Toads are one-of-a-kind, completely animated characters, including the background. Their value is still being studied at Utopia's lab. Thirty-two (32) Genesis Toads are airdropped to holders who hold two or more toads, 64 remainings are stealth dropped, gain access to Swamphalla, and released sometime in Swampmap v2. Toads The Genesis combined their DNA together and generated 9600 distinct toads in order to grow and save the Swampian race. These are not only useful, but they also look great as profile pictures on all of your favorite social networking sites. Toads enjoy croaking, which results in a $TOKEN. Some of their other fascinating features include: Users can burn any two toads together in their wallets for a mysterious creature with $croaks. Unlock exclusive channels in the Discord server. Unlock a 3D / VX version with $croaks Yield 5 $CROAKS a day. Utility The Swampconomy relies heavily on $CROAKS. More functionality is added as the cosmos expands. It's all about utility, developing relationships, and, of course, the main life source of any Swampian, $TOKEN, which allows us to power our ecosystem in the True blockchain method. Roadmap (V.1) 25% - Boarding Complete: Complete minting of all 9600 toads. OpenSea reveals after selling out. Rarity.tools listing. 50% - CROAK: User can now yield & claim $croaks! A portal is available on the website where they can claim their $croaks generated by each toad. 75% - Swampville: Private discord sections unlock. 10 Random toads are airdropped to holders. 100% - HODL: Merchandise store opens. 50% of the merchandise is given away to holders.

usdc

USDCoin (USDC) is an Ethereum-based, USD-pegged stablecoin supported on multiple blockchain networks. It was launched in 2018 by Centre Consortium and is now th...

USD Coin (USDC) is an Ethereum-based stablecoin. It is pegged 1:1 to the value of one USD and was launched in 2018. It is the product of Centre Consortium, an open-source technology project bootstrapped by contributions from Circle and Coinbase. USDC is now supported on several blockchains including Algorand, Avalanche, Solana, Stellar, and TRON. In November 2020, Circle partnered with Airtm and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to deliver funds from the United States Department of the Treasury to Venezuelan citizens. It was the first time in U.S. history that a stablecoin would be used by the government to execute a foreign policy plan. As of October 2022, according to CoinMarketCap, USDC is among the most popular stablecoins, and by Market capitalization, ranks second only behind Tether. Overview As USDC is an ERC-20 token but pegged to Fiat currency, i.e United States dollar, it cannot be mined like Bitcoin or other minable cryptocurrencies. It is backed by the United States dollar held in reserve bank accounts. Basically, the USDC Treasury, the Centre consortium that mints USDC, collectively holds US$1.00 for every single USDC. These funds are held in a special bank account that is constantly monitored and audited. USDC tokens can be changed back to USD at any time. USDC can be purchased and traded on both centralized and decentralized exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, Poloniex, OKX, Kucoin, Bitfinex, and Uniswap. Tokenization Process The process of converting US dollars into USDC tokens is referred to as tokenization. This involves three steps: first, a user sends USD to the token issuer's bank account; then, the issuer uses a USDC smart contract to generate an equivalent amount of USDC; finally, the newly created USDC is sent to the user and the equivalent USD is held in reserve. Redeeming USDC for USD is the reverse process of minting the token. The steps are as follows: first, a user requests the USDC issuer to redeem an equivalent amount of USD for their USDC tokens; then, the issuer submits a request to the USDC smart contract to exchange the tokens for USD and remove an equivalent number of tokens from circulation; finally, the issuer returns the requested amount of USD from its reserves to the user's bank account, minus any applicable fees. The user receives the net amount equivalent to the USDC tokens they had redeemed. History USDC was developed by Centre Consortium, a US-based open-source, decentralized consumer payment network, in partnership with Circle Internet Financial and Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. USDC is an ERC-20 token created on Ethereum using a smart contract that can be verified by anyone on the blockchain. Coinbase announced its support for USDC on October 23, 2018, and it became the first initiative of the Centre consortium. Circle and Coinbase are the founding members of the consortium. USDC was launched on September 26, 2018, and as of October 2018, about 127 million USDC were in circulation. By the end of 2021, the number of USDC in circulation had grown to over 51 billion. Circle was founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville. In April 2020, Coinbase deposited $1.1 million in USDC stablecoins into the pools powering two of the most popular DeFi applications on Ethereum, Uniswap, and PoolTogether. The investment came via the USDC Bootstrap Fund, which was launched in September 2019. This came after the introduction of DeFi projects such as decentralized exchanges (DEX) like dYdX, DApps like Aave, liquidity pools like Uniswap, and Wallets like Cobo Wallet, and Dexwallet that leverage USDC, which resulted in substantial growth in USDC's market cap. On November 20, 2020, Circle announced its partnership with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Airtm. The parties worked together in delivering aid to Venezuelans using USDC, as the United States Department of the Treasury has had previous issues with sending funds to Venezuelan residents as a result of Dictator Nicolás Maduro blocking this aid. In a blog post, the company stated, Through a collaboration with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, led by President-elect Juan Guaido, U.S.-based fintech innovator Airtm, and coordination and licensing with the US government, we were able to put in place an aid disbursement pipeline that leveraged the power of USDC — dollar-backed, open, internet-based digital currency payments — to bypass the controls imposed by Maduro over the domestic financial system and put millions of dollars of funds into the hands of people fighting for the health and safety of the people of Venezuela. Funds from the U.S. Treasury flowed through a business account Airtm has with Circle. From there, USDC was sent to mobile digital wallets. Airtm had over half a million users in Venezuela alone which enabled the U.S. government to bypass the Venezuelan banking system, which was controlled by the country. In December 2020, Circle announced a partnership with Visa that allowed businesses in its payment network to accept the USD coin. In July 2021, Mastercard announced plans to test USD Coin as a payment method, and Stripe said in April 2022 that it would begin supporting USDC as a form of payment. As of October 2022, USDC is one of the most popular stablecoins and is ranked in the top 5 cryptocurrencies on CoinMarketCap. Since its launch in 2018, USDC has progressed well and has achieved an image of the most trustworthy stablecoin. Use Cases As a price-stable digital asset, USDC has several use cases: Hedge against volatility: Investors with exposure to other cryptocurrencies can reduce their portfolios' volatility by strategically buying a stablecoin like USDC. Owning USDC during periods of significant market volatility can help to stabilize a portfolio's value. Pricing in fiat money: Pricing of digital assets listed on cryptocurrency exchanges in fiat money can be done using a stablecoin like USDC. Stable price-pegging: The price stability of USDC enables it to represent equity ownership or fund investments. USDC can also be used to represent liabilities or debt. Remittances: USDC can be used to send funds across borders. Recipients can store USDC without using a bank account or being concerned about price volatility. U.S. dollar exposure: Non-U.S. investors that wish to gain exposure to the U.S. dollar can add USDC to their cryptocurrency investment portfolios. Hedge against inflation: Non-U.S. investors concerned about inflation of their local currency can hold a stablecoin like USDC to help protect the value of their money. Global crowdfunding: Startup companies and non-profit organizations can raise money from investors and donors worldwide by soliciting digital currency. Raising funds in the form of a stablecoin like USDC ensures that the value of the money raised does not fluctuate over time. Blockchain interconnection: Using USDC can be a means to integrate payment systems and apps across blockchains because it is interoperable with a number of autonomous blockchains. Transparency and Regulations USDC is an open-source project that works within U.S. money transmission laws and uses established banks and auditors. This is true financial and operational transparency. It is backed by Circle, a registered Money Transmitter, and regulated as a Money Services Business by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Beyond the U.S., Circle is regulated as an Electronic Money Institution by the Financial Conduct Authority, held accountable to the treasury responsible for the UK's financial system and to the Parliament. So the issuance of USDC, the equivalent amount of USD is ascertained with one of the Circle’s trusted associates. All USDC tokens are regulated, transparent, and verifiable on the blockchain. Security USDC is audited by well know accounting and auditing firm, Grant Thornton LLP. It issues attestations each month on the US dollar reserves that back the USDC tokens in circulation. USDC x Cosmos Circle is collaborating with Strangelove Labs, a blockchain validation firm, with the support of Informal Systems, Iqlusion, and Osmosis Labs, to develop a generic asset issuance chain secured by Cosmos to launch its stablecoin, USDC. This will become available on the network in early 2023 and developers and users alike will have access to the asset via the IBC protocol. “It’s been a real challenge. We came up with this architecture of a chain for USDC — we’re not fully talking about how it’s going to be brought on, but we are talking about this idea of having it fire towards being part of interchain security.” - Zaki Manian, co-founder of Iqlusion USDC payments on Visa In March 2021, Visa revealed that it would use the US dollar-backed stablecoin, USDC, to settle transactions on the Ethereum network. “We’ve been testing how to actually accept settlement payments from issuers in USDC starting on Ethereum and paying out in USDC on Ethereum” - Cuy Sheffield, head of crypto at Visa According to Sheffield, Visa is currently exploring ways to enable its clients to directly convert their digital assets to fiat currencies on its platform. “The same way that we can convert between dollars in euros on a cross-border transaction, we should be able to convert between digital tokenized dollars and traditional dollars” - Sheffield

bella-protocol

Bella Protocol is a suite of products that aim to make financial products easily accessible to anyone.

Bella Protocol is a suite of products that aim to make financial products easily accessible to anyone. Bella finance products include automated yield farming tools, lending protocol, 1-click savings account, customized robo-advisor, and more. The protocol is incubated by blockchain project ARPA Chain. Overview Bella provides a full-suite of DeFi (Decentralized Finance) products, including an automated yield farming tool, lending protocol, 1-click savings account, customized robo-advisor, and more. Features The core concept of Bella's product design is 1-Click. It allows users to deposit and use high yield from sophisticated arbitrage strategies, either on-chain or via our custodian service. 1-Click implies zero gas fee. Bella Liquidity Mining bootstraps BEL tokens holders from DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and ARPA Chain community. It allows staking LP tokens of Curve pool, Balancer ARPA/USDC, and BEL/USDC for a reward. Bella Flex Savings features optimized arbitrage strategies across protocols for the highest yield and support for multiple cryptos and stablecoins. Flex Savings projects had to be released in November 2020. Several audits suggested that the first version of Flex Savings had no major vulnerabilities. However, Flex Savings v1 is a test-in-production type of product with the risk of losing 100% of the fund deposited. That is why the Bella team made a decision to implement a major upgrade to Flex Savings v2. Therefore, Flex Savings v1 will not be deployed to Ethereum mainnet, rather it will be deployed to a sandbox environment of Ethereum fork (mainnet snapshot). Security audit reports are also going to be published. Flex Savings v2 is going to launch in the middle of Q1 2021. Bella Lending suggests a flexible decentralized money market, liquidity mining, referral bonus, supports liquidity pool tokens. Bella Robo-Advisor offers user risk profile customization and customized exposure to cryptos, indexes, and yield-earning stablecoin. In August 2020, Bella Protocol raised $4 million in seed funding. This round was led by Arrington XRP Capital, the investment fund started by Michael Arrington, founder of Techcrunch and Crunchbase. Other investors include Alphabit, a leading European venture capital fund, David Namdar, co-founder of Galaxy Digital, Laurenz Apiarius, founding partner of BlockWall Capital, Ben Gorlick, ex-Head of Product at Blockstream, Koi Ventures, Force Partners, RockX, CGS Dubai, N7 Labs, CoinBene, Amedeo Capital, AlphaCoin Fund, Bitblock Capital, BlueHill Capital, Roark Fund, Yunshang Capital, Consensus Labs, and many others. Bella Protocol was audited by Peckshield in September 2020. According to Peckshield release, "Overall, these smart contracts are well-designed and engineered, though the implementation can be improved by resolving the identified issues, including 3 low-severity vulnerabilities, and 1 informational recommendations." In September 2020, Bella Protocol was selected as the first project to participate in Binance's Launchpool, where users are able to stake their Binance Coins, BUSD or ARPA tokens into three separate pools to farm BEL tokens over 30 days, starting from September 9, 2020. In addition, Binance then listed $BEL on September 16 and opened trading for BEL/BTC, BEL/BNB, BEL/BUSD and BEL/USDT. On October 16th, DEGO Finance announced the whitelist mechanism for receiving DEGO NFT airdrop on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Bella Protocol was one of the five projects on BSC supported by DEGO. Top 500 BEL token addresses by holding balance on BSC were whitelisted for DEGO NFT airdrop. NFTs can be used for $DEGO farming, or traded in Dego NFT market. On October 20, 2020, one of the biggest Korean exchanges, Coinone, announced to list BEL and open BEL/KRW trading pair. BEL is available on top exchanges such as Binance, BKEX, MXC, HBTC, Hotbit. Listing on Coinone brings better liquidity, trading depth, better access, and global awareness for Bella and holders. Roadmap Q4 2019 Idea Generation DeFi Product Research Q1 2020 Brainstorming Team forming 1st Community Survey Q2 2020 DeFi Lending Product design & Prototype Q3 2020 2nd Global Community Survey $BEL Liquidity Mining $BEL Airdrop for $ARPA holders Q1 2021 Bella APP Launch Flex Savings v2 Q2 2021 Bella Lending v1 Launch User Growth Campaigns Bella One-Click v1 Launch Q3 2021 Bella DeFi Robo-advisor v1 Launch Other Additional Features Q4 2021 Potential Stablecoin Release BEL Token BEL is the governance token in the Bella ecosystem. The total supply of $BEL is 100,000,000. Token Usage Fee Collection - A majority of transaction and service revenue of the network will be used to reward long-term stakers/liquidity providers. Discount - $BEL holders have service fee discounts, similar to exchange platform token such as Binance Coin. For example, custodian service for DeFi (Decentralized Finance) protocols and robo-advisors charge a percentage of the profit. That number decreases when paid with $BEL. Staking - As the total amount of $BEL in circulation increases in the first two years, staking helps $BEL holders to offset the inflation as well as to vote for network changes. Voting and Governance - Bella is an ever-evolving DeFi ecosystem. Users with staked $BEL can vote for potential product upgrades, new releases, and parameter fixes. Airdrop to ARPA Community In September 2020, the Bella Protocol Foundation decided to conduct BEL airdrops to ARPA holders, in multiple tranches. The total amount of airdrop tokens is 2,000,000 BEL, which is equivalent to approximately 6.5 million US dollars based on the market price. This replaced the planned $BEL auction with 2% token allocation. The whitelist for the first batch of exchanges included Binance, Huobi, Bithumb, Gate.io, KuCoin, MXC, HBTC. The snapshot of a user's ARPA holdings was taken daily on partner exchanges from Sept 30 to Oct 15, 2020. Bella Liquidity Mining Bella Liquidity Mining started on September 28, 2020. The initial set of pools were Uniswap LP token pools, and users needed to obtain the Uniswap LP token by providing liquidity for BEL/USDT, BEL/ETH, ARPA/USDT on Uniswap and then stake the LP token on bella.fi to get BEL rewards. The goal of BEL liquidity mining was to distribute BEL tokens in a fair way and to attract the first batch of supporters. The tokens will be later used in governance and voting, fee discount, staking, etc. Partners Arrington XPR Capital Binance Alphabit Alphacoin Fund Koi Ventures RockX Ledger Capital Tensor Investment Corporation N7 Labs Quest Capital The Force Partners HBTC Labs

forkdelta

ForkDelta is an off-shoot or fork of Ethereum Decentralized Exchange (DEX), EtherDelta (ED). It was launched in January 2018.

ForkDelta, also known in the cryptosphere simply as, FD, is an off-shoot or fork of Ethereum Decentralized Exchange (DEX), EtherDelta (ED). Overview ForkDelta or known in the cryptosphere simply as, FD, is an off-shoot or fork of Ethereum decentralize. When it comes to trading ETH and ERC20 tokens, ForkDelta is one of the more popular decentralized exchanges out there today. However, it also has the reputation as being one of the least beginners friendly optionsd exchange, EtherDelta (ED). In December 2017, EtherDelta became a target of a Domain Name System snatching scheme during the 2017 Crypto bull market. ForkDelta was founded in January 2018. Just like EtherDelta, ForkDelta only provides trading in Ethereum tokens or more specific, ERC20 tokens, tokens based on the ERC20 token standard. Since it is based on Ethereum, the serviceability of the platform is dependent on smart contracts. This means that trading is not instant, and any clogging in the smart contract will undoubtedly cause delays in ForkDelta as well. Asides mot being user beginner friendly, another disadvantage of ForkDelta is that fiat-crypto trade is not possible, meaning that new cryptocurrency investors will not be able to use the platform before utilizing another one to make the fiat-crypto trade first. About ForkDelta is an open source fork of EtherDelta that still uses the same smart contract but different front-end interface. Essentially the back-end is exactly the same (and not just a duplicate, it is literally the same smart contract) while the outside is slightly different. December 2017, hackers managed to compromise EtherDelta’s DNS server and serve its users a phishing site instead. At least 308 ETH was stolen as a result of the hack. Around the same time as the hack, there were strong suspicions that the original creators of EtherDelta had sold the site. The new owners immediately embarked on an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) at the end of 2017, which raised numerous red flags from the community, such as its whitepaper missing key elements. The ICO became a failure and it reached only 3% of its hard-cap. The EtherDelta token, is now practically worthless and useless. All of these prompted members of the EtherDelta community to lose faith in the platform, with many worrying that the security of their funds had been compromised. Hence, a few of them decided to take matters into their own hands. Thus, in February 2018, ForkDelta was created. After the creation of ForkDelta, EtherDelta is essentially dead and is considered inactive. Popularity of ForkDelta Kindred to AirSwap, ForkDelta is a decentralized exchange that allows you to trade ETH and other ERC20 tokens. While its trading volume isn’t particularly high, its popularity stems from it being the first access points for listing of ERC tokens post-ICO (this was the case for EtherDelta too prior to the fork). As a result, ForkDelta has probably the highest number of ERC20 tokens listed; well over 200. Buying and Selling ERC20 Tokens Unlike AirSwap, which grants users access to use Metamask wallet to directly trade ERC20 tokens, ForkDelta imposes on extra layer, funding the underlying smart contract. To do this, you will have to use the ‘Balance’, which can be found at the left top corner of the screen of the wallet. Note that the gas price default might actually be set a little high. You can go to ETH Gas Station to check the standard gas price and the safe low gas price. Once you click submit the following notification pops up which also gives you transaction hash ID that you can check on Etherscan. An important advice, always check the market price before selecting an order.

dinolfg

Dino LFG is a Meme Coin with a very strong utility that operates on the Ethereum blockchain.

Dino LFG is a defi-based meme token that runs on the Ethereum blockchain. It offers its holders numerous utilities like Staking, being able to buy real-world products, and also grants them future access to its ecosystem. Holders will be able to live on $Dino. It aims to create a better meme coin with real-world acceptability and to also offer its holders real-world utility. In 2022, Dino established strategic partnerships with key industry players and marketplaces, including Shopping.io and Volt, which enable its users to use the token as a payment method in stores such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc. Dino Story Once upon a time, a small dog lived on the streets and was adopted by a well-known and wealthy businessman. It became famous, powerful, and wealthy, to the point where it fantasized about ruling the world. But he had no idea that the true rulers of the land were on their way to reclaim their throne. Dinosaurs are on their way to eat the dogs. No inu or doge, just the kings of the land returning to conquer the world! The Dinos have returned with a new mission: to reclaim their throne and provide their community with the power of real-world utility and acceptance. With a new mission, the dinosaurs were able to spread the word about Dino, the best crypto meme ever created, a meme with real-world application and acceptability. Overview DINO is a community-driven and completely fair-launched Defi-based meme token that believes in equitable distribution, decentralization, and real-world utility. In line with this vision, it recently held a fair launch on UniSwap without offering tokens to VCs or whales or conducting any private or public sales. It was a fair launch that brought phenomenal growth to the project, with its community growing from 10 to 4000 members in less than two months, proud to be standing with the DINO flag in their hand and chanting as DINO Army. DINO, which operates on the Ethereum blockchain network, is poised to outperform others in the meme coin race by providing significant utility to its holders, allowing them to shop at major e-commerce stores worldwide and pay for services on partner sites. It considers itself the first mover in the defi space, aiming to provide real-world utility. Its acceptance as a payment option across multiple e-commerce platforms, decentralization, tokenomics, solid fundamentals, a dedicated team, a fair distribution mechanism, agile marketing, strong partnerships, and, most importantly, the dedicated community set it apart from other meme coins that rely on outdated blockchain infrastructures and have no real use case other than speculation. Staking in the DINO ecosystem incentivizes holding, while spending is also rewarded. Dino Features Dino has some key features, believed to make it stand out from other meme tokens in the Crypto space, some of which are: Real-World Acceptability: Dino LFG offers its users real-world acceptability across leading platforms such as Walmart, eBay, and Amazon.com via Shopping.io, NowPayments.io, and VoltIno Payment Method: It also serves as a payment method for freelance services through integration with Hyve.works. Decentralization: Dino LFG is completely Decentralization as 95% percent of the supply is fair launched whereas 5% tokens are reserved for marketing. DINOverter: This is the platform's native swapping protocol, which allows users to convert ETH to DINO with no slippage and minimal gas. It provides liquidity and gives 5% back on every purchase made through the DINOverter, incentivizing user participation. Staking: Users can stake their DINOS and receive periodic rewards. It is audited and has a renounced ownership: DINO is audited by third-party token auditors and has received a satisfactory trust score. The ownership has also been renounced, as seen in the audit report. Products Dino LFG also offers its users some Key Products which are: DINOVerter Using the built-in swap protocol, users can easily gain access to DINO. DINO LFG includes a native swapping protocol that allows users to convert ETH to $DINO with no slippage and little gas. A user can access DINOVerter without first visiting Uniswap by visiting the website directly. The exchange is one-way, allowing users to seamlessly and securely exchange ETH for DINO without incurring additional fees. Furthermore, to encourage user participation in the DINOVerter, the platform provides liquidity and offers 5% back on all DINOVerter purchases. DINOStake DINO LFG provides a lucrative staking module where users can stake their tokens and receive recurring rewards to incentivize user participation in the network by staking their tokens. DINO Stake essentially allows users to own a stake and generate passive income simply by reserving their tokens without having to share any spendable balances or private keys or participate in energy-intensive processes. Your money is yours and yours alone, and it will grow safely and securely over time, even while you sleep. Shop with DINO To provide maximum utility to its holders, the DINO LFG team is constantly forming new strategic partnerships with potential industry players such as Shopping.io and NowPayments.io, among others. Users will be able to shop across leading eCommerce platforms and store chains, such as Walmart and Amazon, thanks to integration with such partners. DINO is also accepted as a freelance payment method on Hyve. works, where both clients and freelancers can choose to be paid in Dino. DINO NFT Collection DINO LFG intends to launch its exclusive collection of DINO NFTs as an NFT Sale offering on the exchange via a subscription mechanism. We will post information about the NFTs and their sale on our social media channels. $DINO Token $DINO is the native token of the Dino LFG ecosystem. It is an ERC-20 token that runs on the Ethereum blockchain network. It enables users to enter the DINO ecosystem by acting as a token that rewards its holders for staking and shopping through the redistribution of tokens deducted from each transaction across associated merchants such as shopping.io. It also allows users to stake their tokens, participate in liquidity pools, and receive rewards based on the roadmap. $DINO has a total supply of 333,333,333, of which 95% is reserved for the market and 5% is allocated for marketing and promotion. The token is already listed on UniSwap Dex, the leading decentralized exchange, and also on BitMart. Dino is a deflationary token as the team continues to buy back and burn, and also redistribute 5% DINO for every payment transaction through integrated partners. All eligible purchases of goods and services with $Dino will receive 5% back in $Dino tokens. This is 5% DinoBack in addition to any discounts received from the crypto payment platforms. i.e Eligible purchases of $50 minimum will receive a 5% $Dino back sent directly to their wallets every week. DINO also plans to list on a multitude of centralized exchanges so that users can access increased liquidity and trade it for any token they desire. Buyback and Burn: For every transaction through integrated partners such as shopping.io, paymentsnow, or Hyve.worsk allocates a certain percentage of the transaction for burning, thereby, reducing the total supply. Even though the project was a 100% fair launch, with no allocation reserved for the team, developments, or advisors, the team continues to buy DINO tokens on the open market to burn them. So far, a total of 6,401,664.5196 $DINO has been burned by the team.(https://etherscan.io/token/0x49642110b712c1fd7261bc074105e9e44676c68f?a=0x000000000000000000000000000000000000dead) Use Cases DINO LFG prioritizes the real-world application and utility of the $DINO token. According to this vision, the token is usable not only within the DINO LFG ecosystem but also as a payment method on various partner networks. Some of the use cases include: As a payment method: $DINO is accepted as payment on Amazon.com, Walmart, and other leading sites integrated with Shopping.io. Access Freelance Services: Individual buyers or enterprise clients can access freelance services listed on Hyve.works by making payments with $DINO. Get Paid with $DINO: It can be used to accept payments in the same way that it can be used to make payments, as stores or freelancers can opt-in to receive payments in DINO through integrated partner networks. Staking: $DINO holders can stake the token on Unicrypto and receive passive income. Access Dino NFT: Only DINO holders can access the exclusive NFT Collection. Access all future Products within the ecosystem: DINO LFG using its native $DINO Token enables access for users to all future products, tools, features, and services within the DINO LFG ecosystem. Tradeable: $DINO serves as a Defi Meme token that is tradeable on listed exchanges. Partnership Dino LFG has partnered with the following organizations. Shopping.io: Having partnered with Shopping.io, Dino is integrated as a payment method within the ecosystem, allowing DINO holders to spend their tokens at retailers like Walmart, Amazon, eBay, and Home Depot. NOWPayments: With the integration, $DINO holders can access all stores and services listed on NOWPayments. Hyve.Works: DINO holds a strategic partnership with Hyve. Works, which means all freelancers can receive payments in DINO whereas enterprises or buyers can also opt-out to pay via DINO Token. Volt Inu: Dino announced a partnership with Volt Inu, another popular meme coin, in its bid to increase the adoption and value to both commun

piedao

PieDAO is a decentralized organization allowing its users to vote on the creation and parameters of pooled index funds.

PieDAO is a decentralized organization allowing its users to vote on the creation and parameters of pooled index funds composed of different ERC20 tokens on the Balancer protocol. PieDAO’s DOUGH token is used for governance, and the DAO infrastructure for the project is provided by Aragon. It is developed by the minds behind crypto wallet Dexwallet and point-of-sale service Dexpay, PieDAO. On October 5th, 2020, PieDAO became the top DAO in the world of cryptocurrency by Total Value Locked (TVL) with over $124 million worth of crypto staked in the protocol. Services PieDAO enables the ability for anyone to create a tokenized portfolio allocation, including exposure to both crypto & traditional assets (via synthetic assets). These tokenized portfolio allocations are called "PIEs" which are available to anyone in the world with Internet access, 24/7, all on the Ethereum network. Importantly, PIEs require no minimum deposits for users along with minimal fees which are shared amongst the DAO‘s active members. The introduction of PIEs and the PieDAO at large brings a new money lego to Ethereum’s composability. Once a core allocation is in place, different PIEs can be bundled together to create new, more stable, and diversified PIEs. With PIEs, DeFi users could access multiple different tokenized portfolios – one filled with traditional assets, the other with crypto assets, and the last with interest-bearing Stablecoins – all in a single, easily manageable ERC20 token while incurring minimal fees. PieDAO Governance PieDAO is governed by DOUGH tokens where tokenholders are effectively members of the organization. With DOUGH, users are able to participate in the DAO’s governance vote while proposing their own. Tokenholders are able to collaborate and vote on weighing, risk assessment of the assets, rights, and fair fees among other things. Governance will flow from generic Discord discussion, then towards a post on the DAO’s official forum, and then finally ending in a financial specification on GitHub, called the Pie Improvement Proposals (PIPs). If DOUGH holders do a good job governing PieDAO, PIEs will get traction and accrue significant fees that are redeemable by governance participants. DOUGH Token On October 2nd, 2020, PieDAO released their blueprint for DOUGH's official Tokenomics. Additionally, they also released a liquidity mining campaign and an Initial Balancer Offering. The DOUGH Initial Balancer Listing, set to open October 3rd, 2020, made 1.5m DOUGH available in a Balancer 80/20 $DOUGH/$ETH liquidity pool. This represented an initial listing price of around 0.0015ETH/DOUGH. Three days after the launch of their $DOUGH token, PieDAO reached over $124 million in total value locked, making it the number one DAO by total value locked according to DeepDAO. DOUGH v2 In the fall of 2020, PieDAO published a Medium article about the migration process from DOUGH v1 to DOUGH v2. While the DOUGH v1 tokens were minted as non-transferable tokens, the DOUGH v2 tokens are transferable. PieDAO used an Aragon application to further smooth the migration process for its users. DOUGH Farming Season Along with the announcement of the token was the introduction of DOUGH farming season, mass distribution of DOUGH over the course of a few weeks. The first step PieDAO took to proceed with this was the removal of 60,000,000 DOUGH v2 tokens from circulation. These tokens will be assigned to the DAO to promote development through liquidity mining, among other incentives that come with supporting the token. To be eligible for the campaign, users must be liquidity providers that stake their LP tokens to a PieDAO staking contract. "Week 1 Distribution," along with other programs, was officially launched on Saturday, October 3rd, at 6 pm UTC. Week 1 DOUGH Balancer Pools The following Balancer pools were eligible for DOUGH during the Week 1 distribution of 250k DOUGH. 1. 200k - DOUGH/ETH 2. 25k - DAU/DEFI+S 3. 25k - ETH/DEFI+S PieDAO Launched USD++ PieDAO announced the launch of its USD++ pool on June 16, 2020. PieDAO has launched USD++, a hedged basket of United States dollar (USD)-denominated Ethereum (ETH)-based Stablecoins. The decentralized organization is aiming to reduce the risks associated with holding Stablecoins over the longer term and using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. PieDAO USD++ contains four stablecoins that have been weighted in such a way as to minimize price volatility for holders. Weightings are determined according to which stable tokens have the strongest peg, the largest market, and the greatest trust from the community. PieDAO announced the launch of its USD++ pool on June 16, 2019, tweeting that the product comprises "a step forward to diversified portfolios which want to hold confidently cash positions". The USD++ pool is designed to hedge and minimize the risks associated with using Ethereum-based DeFi protocols — which typically require users to deposit an asset in order to access a platform. While many crypto traders use Stablecoins as a means to transfer and value in short time periods, many DeFi users hold stable tokens over the longer term — exposing them to greater risks.

dfimoney

DFI.Money (YFII) is a platform that aims to build decentralized finance primitives such as aggregated liquidity provision.

DFI.Money (YFII) (Launched in July 27, 2020) is a platform that aims to build decentralized finance primitives such as aggregated liquidity provision, leveraged trading, automated marketing making, and much more. It is a fork of the original yEarn project by Andre Cronje (i.e YFII is a fork of the YFI project with YIP-8 implementation). Overview DFI.Money is a profit-optimizing service for lending providers, automatically moving user funds between protocols such as Aave and Compound for the highest returns. Yearn is a yield aggregator for DeFi lending platforms that rebalances for the highest yield during contract interaction which supports Compound, dYdX, Aave and DDEX protocols. When users put their money into the platform, it automatically transfers the assets into the protocol that has the highest yield and returns a proof of stake called yToken. Users can send back yTokens at any time to withdraw their deposits along with the interest. YFII can be farmed in a few ways: By staking yCRV (yTokens in the Curvey pool) through the staking contract at yfii.finance. Users can also add liquidity to DAI/YFII pair on Balancer, and stake the BPT from the pool in YFII contracts. History YFII was forked from Andre Cronje's original yEarn project launched by Andre Cronje. A split in the community occurred when proposal “YIP-8”, which suggested continuing yield farming rewards on a halving schedule, was rejected. After forking YFI to YFII, the new community did not distribute the forked tokens to original YFI holders, instead, they opted to start the community from scratch. The original YFI community has no stake in YFII. Tokenomics and Function $YFII is the native utility token of the DFI.Money platform. It can be earned by contributing liquidity to DFI.Money's aggregated liquidity pool. The token is used for governing the platform. The total supply started at 60,000 until 20,000 tokens were burned resulting in a total supply of 40,000 tokens. Since then, 8.1547 $YFII have been permanently burned and the total supply is 39,991 tokens. $YFII is currently being traded on renowned exchanges in the crypto market, including: Binance OKX Coinbase Exchange Huobi Global FTX Gate.io Poloneixm, etc. Controversy YFII's branding was criticized for being too confusing and misleading since they aren't affiliated with the YFI community. Companies like Etherscan, Metamask, and Balancer put phishing warnings against YFII. Balancer even removed the YFII pool from their frontend without voting on the issue. To combat the issue YFII was rebranded as DFI.Money, but they retained the ticker symbol YFII.

bobby-bao

Bobby Bao is a blockchain entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in investment banking.

Bobby Bao is a blockchain entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in investment banking, corporate development, and investor relations. Bao is the Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Development at Crypto.com. He also leads the $200 million Crypto.com Capital venture capital fund. Career Bobby Bao is the Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Development at Crypto.com, responsible for directing Crypto.com's corporate strategy development and overseeing Crypto.com's approach to driving the adoption of crypto-powered consumer financial products. Crypto.com has grown to become a multi-billion dollar payment and cryptocurrency company. In March 2021, Bao launched Crypto.com Capital, a $200 million fund for crypto startups in the Seed and Series A stages. They've invested in several crypto startups including Genies, a leading avatar, and a Non-Fungible Token company. Bobby Bao explained the vision behind Crypto.com Capital in their launch announcement: “The motto and operating principle of Crypto.com Capital is “Founders First”. As company builders ourselves, we understand how hard it is to bring game-changing ideas to life. Founders can count on us to move fast and provide both capital and access to a global user base, helping them succeed. If you’re building in this space, contact us today: capital@crypto.com.” Prior to founding Crypto.com, Bao was the Head of Corporate Development of Ensogo, where he was responsible for leading the company's cross-border business unit and its investor relations efforts. Bobby gained extensive experience in investment banking at China Renaissance where he worked on landmark deals, including the merger of Didi and Kuaidi (now Didi Chuxing). Bao also used to work at Deloitte, and Merrill Lynch. He was also a consultant for JD.com where he acted as an advisor to C-Suite level executives on strategic corporate development projects. He is currently a lead investor for many DeFi projects such as Chillchart, IQ Labs, Heroes of Mavia, Axelar, Frax Finance, and others. Awards In March 2018, Bao was recognized by Forbes and selected as one of the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in the Finance and Venture Capital for his role in founding and growing Crypto.com into a multi-billion dollar payments and cryptocurrency company. Speaking about his award, he said: It's an honor to be included on the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Seeing how far Monaco has come in two short years since its inception has been a privilege. I'm very proud of the work the whole Monaco team has put in to get us to this point and eager to see where this year takes us as we launch our app and roll out the first Monaco Visa cards." Education Bobby Bao studied Accounting & Finance at the University of Melbourne and graduated with First Class Honours.

netvrk

Netvrk is a multichain metaverse with tools enabling users to monetize their creations via NFT s and Virtual Land.

Netvrk is a multichain metaverse with tools enabling users to monetize their creations via NFT s and Virtual Land. Built on the Unreal Engine, Netvrk aims to become the next evolution of the internet by offering the world a way to consume and create immersive experiences while monetizing and sharing content that will result in an ever-expanding virtual metaverse. The Netvrk ecosystem is powered by NTVRK, the native utility token, which can be used to purchase assets within the Virtual Reality World. In October 2021, Netvrk made over $17 million in less than two months in the sale of a Virtual Land NFT and Transport NFT sales. Both NFT sales took place over several launchpads and venues, including ChainBoost, Ferrum, Poolz, Trustpad, NFTPad, CyberFi / Samurai, BlindBoxes, PolyLauncher, Bondly Finance, Mantra DAO, OxBull, Spores, NFTrade and more. Overview The project was developed by Xmod, a VR simulation studio producing complex simulation for a variety of industries: tech companies, architects, real estate agencies, and more. !vlddjytfgryfpryhgr.jpg Netvrk is a social platform with powerful creation tools and infrastructure, which allows users to easily create, share, experience, and monetize VR with a focus on gaming, education and virtual workplaces built around ownership of virtual land and assets. Netvrk has been in development since 2016, starting with a prototype of VR goggles developed by the founder and CEO Michael Katseli. Netvrk allows users to create, share, and monetize their creations using an intuitive in game editor, negating the need for any coding skills or special knowledge. Users can buy, sell, and trade land, which is held via Non-Fungible Token (NFT). These Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) can be transacted in game or using a third party site such as OpenSea. Besides being able to rent, lease, or sell land, land owners can choose to modify the terrain and build structures using the in game toolset. Users can then host a social scene, a company meeting, or an interactive demonstration. Tech Netcrk partners with Polygon (formerly Matic Network) by utilizing it’s side chain solution,to keep user’s transaction fast and secure. Polygon utilizes a technology called Plasma, which allows it to process transactions off-chain, before finalizing them on the Ethereum main chain. With Plasma Chains, POS Chain, ZK-rollups, and Optimistic rollups, Polygon has a suite of tools that allows it to overcome the built in limitations of Ethereum. Netvrk VWGen Technology This technology is capable of generating an unlimited number of unique, fully interactive VR worlds. The ease of creating new worlds as soon as new users join the platform will assist with the addition of diverse content to Netvrk. User-generated content will be reviewed first, and only then will it be integrated into the database. The platform will use this system to highlight specific users and content within the database for further use and monetization. The VWGen editor allows everyone to get involved with VR, providing tools and functions to create VR applications quickly and efficiently within a sandbox environment. The fact that users can create VR applications without prior programming or design experience opens the platform to a wide and diverse group of people and businesses who wish to become part of the community and enter the business of VR application development. Features Easy to Use/Navigate Users who wish to participate in Netvrk with a VR device can freely navigate the different regions of the Netvrk universe using their own spaceship, on foot, or via ground and/ or air vehicles. They can also simply select where they want to go by accessing the main menu. All Netvrk content will be available on the marketplace in categories like “TOP”, “NEW” etc. Smart Ownership and Using Smart Contract All platforms available in the Netvrk Marketplace or uploaded by creators are presented with the NFT ERC-721 token standard. This means that they contain the owner’s information within their metadata, therefore providing proof-of-ownership. Additionally, users are able to select the kind of ownership they want. The types of ownership include full ownership, partial ownership, and type of license. Netvrk smart contracts will be exceptionally convenient, allowing users to create and rewrite license agreements with all the required features within a user-friendly interface.y Scanned 3D Models Netvrk will provide a 3D scanning mobile app that will allow any user to convert a real product or prop into a 3D model and automatically upload it onto NetVRk. Adding Content Users can upload assets they have created using third-party applications, and integrate them into Netvrk by following the platform's compatibility requirements in terms of file extensions, settings, and software setups. Music, Videos and other Art Medium Music, sound effects, 2D illustrations, videos, and 2D images can be easily imported into Netvrk as long as they comply with Netvrk’s policies and software requirements. Selling and Trading Content (NFTs) Users will be able to Sell and Trade Content on Netvrk, including original content they have uploaded and added to the marketplace, content they own the copyright for, their own virtual real estate in the Netvrk universe, and any other content they own and is stored in smart-contract form associated with their Netvrk blockchain account. Other Currencies Acceptance Netvrk will offer users the opportunity to accept a variety of currencies and payment methods in addition to the native tokens of the platform, $NTVRK. It is the user’s choice to set his/her crypto wallet to receive payments in multiple currencies. NetVRk will charge an extra fee for transactions in other cryptocurrencies, whereas transactions in $NTVRK will incur significantly decreased fees. P2P Payments This feature help users desiring to exchange property with each other, to do so directly using their Netvrk wallets. To conduct these types of transactions, both the seller and buyer will be using Netvrk’s user-friendly smart-contract interface, which allows them to access each side of their inventory to choose the item/s they want to exchange, enter the buyer ID, and set the price. NTVRK Token NTVRK is Netvrk’s native utility token for the platform based on the Ethereum Network (ERC20). Users who utilize the Netvrk platform can use the token for many in-game transactions. Also, they have option to receive payments in any form of digital currency. However, transactions that utilize NTVRK will receive significantly lower fees than transactions using other cryptocurrencies.The token has a maximum supply of 100,000,000 NTVRK coins with about 41,079,834.11 NTVRK already in supply. NTVRK Token Use Cases Some use cases of NetVRk’s token NTVRK include: Token Use Cases 1. Used to Purchase Assets: The NETVRK token can be used to buy assets within the virtual reality world created by users. Assets can include buildings, vehicles, houses along with many others that will be found in the NETVRK market. 2. Can Be Used to Purchase Land: Users can also utilize these tokens to purchase or conduct a NetVRk land sale within the NetVRk VR world. They can do this in prime real-estate hotspots such as those overlooking the beach or those in front of the city. 3. Buy Advertising Space: NTVRK tokens can be used to buy advertising space, which can be used in peer-to-peer transactions to display user advertisements to generate advertising income or resell to other parties. 4. To Generate NFTs: Users can use the NTVRK tokens to generate Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on the platform, which may be utilized, or traded between players in a peer-to-peer manner. 5. Staking: Users can receive a fixed percentage of profits based on the number of NTVRK tokens they have staked in the network. IDO-Token Generation Event The token sale campaign is launched with chosen exchanges to provide users with the ability to purchase $NTVRK ERC-20 utility tokens. $NTVRK grants access to the NetVRk platform, will be tradable on public exchanges, and can be used in peer-to-peer transactions between users on the public Ethereum Blockchain. Tokenomics | Category | Allocation | Price | Tokens | Locked Until | Vesting (Months) | Notes | | -------- | ---------- | ----- | ------ | ------------ | ---------------- | ----- | | Team | %12.5 | | 12,500,000 | 8 Months | 28 | 5% Monthly starting month 9 onward | | Operation | %5 | | 5,000,000 | 3 Months | 13 | 10% monthly starting month 4 onward | | Marketing | %6 | | 6,000,000 | 3 Months | 13 | 10% monthly starting month 4 onward | | Advisor | %4 | | 4,000,000 | 1 Months | 11 | 10% for months 2 to 11 | | Pre-Seed Sale | %6 | $0.040 | 6,000,000 | | 7 | 5% at TGE. 10% for months 2 to 4, then 20% for months 5 and 6 and 25% for months 7 | | Seed Sale | %7 | $0.070 | 7,000,000 | | 6 | 5% at TGE. 25% for months 2,3 and 25% for months 4 to 6 | | Private 1 | %6.5 | $0.085 | 6,500,000 | | 5 | 15% at TGE. 25% for months 2,3 and 4 and 10% for month 5 | | Private 2 | %7 | $0.110 | 7,000,000 | | 4 | 20% at TGE. 30% for month2, 255 month 3 and 4 | | Public Sale | %3 | $0.150 | 3,000,000 | | 1 | 50% at TGE and 25% every 2 weeks afterwards | | Staking/Early Incentive Wallet | %20 | | 20,000,000 | | | Staking rewards while platform builds traction | | Community Enrichment Wallet | %20 | | 20,000,000 | | | Community Multiple Usage | | Exchange Liquidity | %3 | | 3,000,000 | | | 100% used at TGE | | Total | %100 | | 100,000,000 | | | | Tokenomics TGE Circulation Token Type | Token Type | Tokens | | ---------- | ------

angellist

AngelList is a U.S. website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups.

AngelList is a U.S. website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups. Created in 2010, the platform has a mission to democratize the investment process. It started as an online introduction board for tech startups that needed seed funding. Since 2015, the site allows startups to raise money from angel investors free of charge. AngelList syndicates allow investors to invite additional accredited investors to share in the deals. History It was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneurs Naval Ravikant and Babak Nivi. Nivi was previously an entrepreneur-in-residence at Bessemer Venture Partners and Atlas Venture. He has worked on multiple startups including Songbird, Grockit, and Kovio. Nivi has a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Masters in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While at MIT he was a graduate research assistant from 1996 to 2000 where he applied for and received 2 patents. Nivi co-invented the first printed inorganic transistor and is an author of the Science paper “All Inorganic Transistors Fabricated by Printing” AngelList offers investment syndicates in which startups raise money from accredited investors investing alongside prominent angel investors. The company is additionally looking at equity crowdfunding with unaccredited investors after the passage of the US JOBS Act . Naval cites his own experiences as a serial entrepreneur and the struggles of finding funding, as the impetus for the AngelList platform. In 2014: AngelList raised $104 million online The platform funded 243 startups 2,673 investors participated In November 2016, AngelList acquired Product Hunt. News In 2013, AngelList entered into a partnership with CrunchBase, an online tech company database. As of 2014, AngelList syndicates invested over $100M in US startups. In February 2015, AngelList launched its UK syndicate counterpart. The syndicate allows individuals to co-invest with early investors in successful billion-dollar European startups. UK residents who invest can take advantage of tax breaks through government-backed incentives such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme. Notwithstanding the European regulatory environment has made it difficult for the UK counterpart to operate as the platform planned. In October 2015, AngelList received $400M in funding from CSC Venture Capital, the U.S. arm of China Science & Merchants Investment Management Group, additionally known as CSC Group. Previously, AngelList had raised $205 million from all sources, including $43 million from institutional investors. It is the largest single pool of funds devoted to early-stage startups ever. Comparison of crowdfunding services

angela-walch

Angela Walch is an Associate Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law.

Angela Walch is an Associate Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law and a Research Fellow of the Centre for Blockchain Technologies of University College London. Career Currently, Angela is an Associate Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law, dealing with money and the law, blockchain technologies, governance of emerging technologies and financial stability. She is also a Research Fellow of the Centre for Blockchain Technologies of University College London. She has presented her research at Harvard Law School, University College London and with the Modern Money Network at Columbia Law School, among others. Her work on blockchain technologies has been featured in the NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy and in American Banker. Prior to joining the faculty at St. Mary's, Angela practiced Transactional law in London, where she worked in-house for Sainsbury's and served as General Counsel for Brand Events, a venture-backed consumer events company. Previously, Angela Walch practiced Corporate law at the firm of Ropes & Gray in Boston, for which her practice included Venture Capital, Life Sciences and emerging companies work. After Ropes & Gray, she served as an Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at Harvard University. While at Harvard, she advised on general transactional matters and federal grants for international projects. In 1998-1999, Angela served as a Corporate Paralegal at Skadden Arps. Education Angela holds J.D from Harvard Law School (2002) and B.A. with honors from Harvard College (1998). Achievements Angela was nominated for "Blockchain Person of the Year" for 2016 by CryptoCoinsNews for her work on the governance of blockchain technologies and her influential article in American Banker arguing that the coders and miners of public blockchains should be treated as fiduciaries.

anonymice

Anonymice (launched September 16, 2021) is a 100% on-chain, generative, PFP Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that is free to mint.

Anonymice (launched September 16, 2021) is a 100% on-chain, generative, PFP Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that is free to mint. There is no centralization, no cash grab. Every single mouse is free to mint and the first 2,000 are totally free (just pay the gas to mint.) Overview The Anonymice had an initial supply of 10,000 mice, but with a major change. The first 2000 mice were free to mint, only the gas fees were to be paid to the network. With no web UI, the users interacted with the smart contract directly. The remaining 8,000 was where things got really interesting. Each of these mice minted came with the ability to earn the token $CHEETH. This utility token could only be acquired by staking mice into a smart contract. Once staked, users started earning their $CHEETH and had the tools to claim another one of the 8,000 mice. Through a tiered system, the remaining mice were then able to be claimed by the amount of $CHEETH required for the next tier until sold out. At another level, holders had the ability to burn their mice in hopes of getting one with rarer traits. Not only did this give users another chance to get a super rare mouse but it also decreased the total supply making the mice more scarce. How To Mint A Free Anonymouse Through Smart Contract Click the Contract tab and then the Write Contract button. Click the Connect to Web3 button and connect wallet. Expand the mintMouse function and click the Write button. Confirm the transaction in your wallet and the anonymouse will get minted. How To Claim Anonymice 2000-9999 The first 2,000 Anonymice are totally free to mint. After that, users have to earn and spend the $CHEETH token to mint the remaining mice. Users earn $CHEETH by staking their mice (1 CHEETH per staked mouse per day) Here is the CHEETH cost for all tiers: 0–1999: Free to mint 2000–3999: 1 $CHEETH to mint 1 mouse 4000–5999: 2 $CHEETH to mint 1 mouse 6000–7999: 3 $CHEETH to mint 1 mouse 8000-9999: 4 $CHEETH to mint 1 mouse How To Stake Your Anonymice To Start Earning $CHEETH Open the Anonymice contract on Etherscan: https://etherscan.io/address/0xbad6186e92002e312078b5a1dafd5ddf63d3f731writeContract Open the Contract tab, click the Write Contract button and then click “Connect to Web3” Approve the $CHEETH contract Find the function called “setApprovalForAll”, open it and set these values exactly! operator: 0x5f7BA84c7984Aa5ef329B66E313498F0aEd6d23A approved: true Then click Write. You will have to pay a gas fee for this, the CHEETH contract is now approved. Second, we need to stake our mice into the CHEETH contract. CHEETH Contract: https://etherscan.io/address/0x5f7ba84c7984aa5ef329b66e313498f0aed6d23acode Step 1: Open the CHEETH Contract Write Contract and connect wallet. Follow the same steps as above. Step 2: Expand the function called stakeByIds. Enter mice IDs into the tokenIds field. You can enter up to 10 different IDs, comma separated. So if you own Anonymice 353 and 1745 you would enter: 353,1745 Then click the Write button. $CHEETH The Anonymice team created an Ethereum ERC-20 Contract token called $CHEETH that is used as a utility token in the project. $CHEETH Smart Contract: https://etherscan.io/address/0x5f7ba84c7984aa5ef329b66e313498f0aed6d23acode Currently, the only use for $CHEETH is to mint mice 2k-8k.

exeedme-xed

A decentralized gaming protocol with a composable ecosystem for NFTs, blockchain, and DAO.

ExeedMe (XED) (Founded in 2020) is a Blockchain-powered gaming platform allowing gamers at all skill levels, developers and organizers to monetize their skills. It is a Decentralized tournament platform for gamers powered by NFTs and DeFi, built on Polkadot. Blockchain Gaming Platform Players on Exeedme can earn by challenging their friends to competitive matches with stakes, or by participating in matchmaking tournaments. Tournament organizers can build a name for themselves in the Decentralized gaming space by creating the next generation of exciting online ESports tournaments and leagues. Finally, game developers can incentivize the community for beta testing, and tap into the wisdom of the crowd for critical feedback on new titles. A skill-based Blockchain economy where developers and organizers create competitive game ecosystems for ALL gamers Overview Exeedme is a trusted and fair Play2Earn ecosystem that allows gamers at all skill levels, developers and gaming communities to monetize their skills and efforts with the power of innovations like DeFi and NFTs. With Exeedme, gamers can play their favourite games, challenge an opponent, bet on their victory and earn rewards for participating and progressing, ultimately enabling all players to make money off their skills. A Blockchain-based Gamer Economy Blockchain, DeFi and NFT innovations built on Polkadot will allow for Peer-to-peer gamer skill and item economies to emerge. These economies will be gamer-centric and focused on rewarding players in the first place. Exeedme’s technology will enable the majority of money flows in its economy to go directly to gamers of all skill levels. Gamers no longer have to be professionals to earn money playing video games. Exeedme’s technology will democratize the Video game monetization industry and allow new entrants to jump in. They will keep things fair with their anti-cheat and robust matchmaking systems. Exeedme is about using Blockchain to allow for skill Monetization through digital currencies and assets with open market dynamics, giving gamers a superior sense of ownership and control. Exeedme will create new revenue streams for gamers: they earn with their winnings; earn Crypto rewards for their engagement; and earn NFTs with their progress such as trophies, collectibles and in-game assets they own and can trade or monetize. Vision A gaming platform built on Polkadot Exeedme vision is to build a fair and trusted Play2Earn Polkadot-powered gaming platform where gamers can play their favourite games, challenge an opponent and bet on their victory–enabling All players to make money off their skills. Product Challenge friends to compete in video games with stakes. 1\. Matchmaking: Challenge friends or play against similar skill players for stakes. XED tokens are earned each match. With more XED users can level up to unlock higher leagues with higher stakes. 2\. AntiCheat: Fair play is paramount to our platform. Exeedme will use video referee, telemetry and game state data to ensure no hacks are used and gameplay is levelled at all times. 3\. Agnostic Platform: Single point of access to engage in an ecosystem that allows playing, socializing and earning in many centralized games (such as CS: GO and LOL) and in Decentralized games (such as F1: Delta and SkyWeaver). Ecosystem Game Mining Users can now play their favourite games, bet on their skills and earn XED on the way: Exeedme Matches and Tournaments: Gamers choose the Game, choose the stake, choose an opponent or let Exeedme do the matchmaking and let the game begin. Gaming modes: Solo, Party, Teams and Pro-Seasons. The winner gets the prize pool minus organizing fees. Exeedme Leagues: Players can join skill-filtered leagues that level the playing playfield, improve enjoyment and ensure opportunities at all skill levels to monetise and improve skills. Participation Rewards: Exeedme wants to reward back players for using the platform. Win or lose, every time there is a match, gamers win participation rewards in XED. Progression Rewards: by achieving certain ranking levels or completing certain missions and milestones, gamers will be entitled to newly crafted NFTs they can brag about. Staking pools: XED and NFT rewards unlocked for each gamer will be based on the amount of XED they stake. Exeedme Platform fees: are used to fund XED Reward Pools, and NFT Reward Pools and to maintain operations and fund platform continuous development. The $XED Utility Token Exeedme uses the $XED utility Token to incentivize and reward gamers, tournament organizers and game developers for their play and engagement on the platform. The $XED token was designed to ensure that the majority of the rewards generated by the Exeedme platform go directly back to the people who use it the most. Key use-cases for $XED include game mining, staking for access, and governance: 1\. Game mining: Players on Exeedme can earn $XED tokens by challenging friends for stakes, or by challenging others in matchmaking. Regardless of a win or loss, all players participating in matchmaking will earn $XED for their engagement. Earning more $XED will unlock achievements and special trophies represented by Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that are tradable within the platform. Different levels of the rarity of NFTs and an open marketplace on Exeedme for them will enable a thriving NFT economy on Exeedme to emerge. 2\. Access: For gamers, it’s all about levelling up. $XED tokens act as a de facto proxy for platform experience and engagement. The more $XED token a player stakes, the higher wagering limits he/she can set in matchmaking. Access to the hottest tournaments with the biggest prizes on Exeedme will also require certain levels of $XED for access. For tournament organizers, a large amount of $XED will be required to open a tournament, and to act as collateral for prizes. Finally, opening bug bounties, betas for testing and other engagement activities will also require $XED staking for game developers. 3\. Governance: $XED stakers will also be able to vote on platform upgrades, events and other initiatives. This mechanism will ensure that the future of Exeedme will always be informed by the community, for the community. Exeedme wants gamers to know they have control over their experience and they are part of the creative journey. $XED Token Metrics: Exeedme’s token for $XED will has the following token metrics and distribution: Total Circulating Supply: 100,000,000 $XED tokens Initial Market Cap: $875,000 USD Seed/Private/Pre-Public Sale Fundraising: $900,000 USD Initial Liquidity to be made available: $200,000 USD (Uniswap) Token Distribution and Vesting $XED Pricing & Distribution: 10% Seed: $0.0125 price for our initial strategic investors 30% Private and Pre-Public: 25% Private: sale price of $0.025 with this round targeted at all strategic investors, community and future-users 5% Pre-Public: sale price of $0.03 for early access purchasers 20% Liquidity Fund: Initial supply on Uniswap and centralized exchanges to ensure a healthy secondary market 20% Ecosystem: Tokens for marketing, growth, partnerships, and exchange listings 10% Foundational Reserve: Reserve pool to help protect the future and long term growth of the platform 10% Team: to ensure our founders and team members stay aligned with our token-holders and token users $XED Vesting Schedule: Seed: 20% on TGE, then 10% monthly over 8 months Private and Pre-Public: 25% on TGE, then 25% monthly over 3 months Liquidity Fund: 20% on TGE, 10% per month over 8month Ecosystem: 20% on TGE, 10% per month over 8 months Foundational Reserve: 1 year fully locked, then 25% quarterly Team: 1 year fully locked, then 25% quarterly. Mintworld Allow Organisers and Developers to create their own tournaments, foster engagement between members, create their own exclusive community-based economy . XED Rewards and NFT Rewards Pool will receive fees from Tournaments, Mint and Melt of FTs and NFTs . XED gives access to anyone to mint tokens and NFT’s and help building sustainable gaming engagement Organisers: At a defined amount of XED staked, anyone can build their own community and start organizing their own tournaments, integrate new games, enable community chats and much more. XED staked work as energy and is deducted as it is used to organize tournaments, increase the number of players, use Anticheats, use Video Referee, mint NFT Trophies, etc). If it gets below certain staking levels, the organiser would have to buy additional XED and stake it. Every tournament has the same fees of Exeedme Tournaments with 50% of fees going to the Organiser. Mintworld: Friends, Local Gaming Communities, Brands, everyone can build their digital world. Exeedme will support these communities to bootstrap their ecosystem of assets, helping with Blockchain logic, NFT and FT creation. Blockchain assets suit a multitude of use cases including limited-edition collectibles, access to tournaments, lower fees, gaming items, and achievement rewards. The potential functions of this technology are currently only limited by the imagination. Minting fees: a portion of minting fees will fund XED Rewards Pool and NFT Rewards Pool . XED DEX The XED DEX is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) where gamers can easily trade, cash out, and swap a curated directory of community and gaming tokens, collectibles NFT’s and in-game assets. First community and later 3rd party in-game assets. It will work similar to Uniswap, with AMM providing liquidity via pools, but with a strong focus on community tokens, collectibles NFT’s and in

cryptofranc

CryptoFranc (XCHF) is a fully-audited, fiat-backed stablecoin by Swiss Crypto Tokens AG.

CryptoFranc (XCHF) is a fully-audited, fiat-backed stablecoin by Swiss Crypto Tokens AG. The XCHF token is issued on the Ethereum blockchain and adheres to the ERC-20 standard. Overview CryptoFranc operates on the Ethereum platform and has a total supply of 10,036,000 XCHF. XCHF is a fully collateralized Swiss Franc (CHF) stablecoin developed by Swiss Crypto Tokens AG, a subsidiary of Bitcoin Suisse AG. CryptoFranc (XCHF) is an ERC-20 stablecoin, representing a Swiss Franc (CHF) denominated bond and audited monthly by Grant Thornton Ltd. XCHF is based on the ERC20 Token Standard and pegged to the Swiss Franc in a 1:1 ratio. The token will be issued in the form of a bond (“Anleihensobligation”) in the sense of Art. 1156 of the Swiss code of obligations directly by Swiss Crypto Tokens, backed with liquid assets (bank notes and bank deposits). How it works? The XCHF token is issued on the Ethereum blockchain and adheres to the ERC-20 standard. The smart contract is linked to the cryptofranc.eth domain in the Ethereum name system. Its current state including individual balances, total supply and source code can be inspected on Etherscan. The underlying legal implementation is a fixed term bond with automatic renewal/rollover clause. Three Layers 1. The bond is the XCHF token, issued and transferable on the Ethereum Blockchain based on the ERC-20 standard. 2. The XCHF token is issued by Swiss Crypto Tokens AG. As long as Swiss Crypto Tokens stays solvent, each token is worth 1 CHF and will be paid out at maturity. 3. Swiss Crypto Tokens holds all capital reserves of the XCHF tokens plus company equity, 1:1 in Swiss Francs (CHF). Generally, Swiss Crypto Tokens is free to deploy the capital reserves in any way it deems reasonable, including investing them. The reserves are held in cash or bank accounts. Alternative options are being evaluated. The structure of the reserves and notable changes in that structure are published on the website.

platon

PlatON Network is designed to be the next-generation data-sharing platform.

PlatON Network is designed to be the next-generation data-sharing platform that features verifiable and privacy-preserving computation. Overview PlatON was initiated and promoted by the LatticeX Foundation. Based on the basic properties of the blockchain and supported by a private computing network, PlatON provides the next-generation Internet basic protocol with "computing interoperability" as its core feature. Pledge: In the PlatON network, pledge is the behavior of nodes joining the PlatON network by locking a certain LAT. PlatON uses the PPoS consensus mechanism to select verification nodes. PlatON builds a computing system jointly assembled by cryptographic algorithms such as verifiable computing, secure multi-party computing, zero-knowledge proof, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology, and provides global artificial intelligence, distributed application developers, data providers, and storage various institutions, communities, and individuals with computing needs provide public infrastructure under an open-source architecture. Staking is the core function of the PlatON network. The greater the proportion of LAT involved in staking and delegation, the higher the security of the PlatON network. A node is selected as an active verification node mainly based on the total pledge ranking of the verification node's own pledged LAT and the LAT entrusted to the node by the delegator. PlatON Token LAT is the native token of PlatON. It is a kind of "digital currency". Users can send it on the PlatON network or use it in the PlatON application. Presently, users can obtain LAT by participating in the Grants program of the LatticeX Foundation and other subsequent community development programs. Uses of LAT Token LAT provides fuel and guarantees PlatON network security In the PPOS mechanism, LAT is very important to the network. LAT is used to delegate nodes, or to pledge themselves to become a verification node, in order to maintain PlatON network security and obtain LAT rewards. LAT as the medium of the data trading market As a payment medium, LAT assumes the important task of PlatON's future data and computing power market clearing and settlement tools. Participants of the PlatON network earn LAT by providing data usage, computing power, and algorithms LAT supports the development of DApp ecology PlatON supports the development of DApps and DeFi and introduce the economic coupling design of DApps and DeFi. For example, DApps can issue their own tokens, and DApp's tokens must be backed by LAT reserves. PlatON also supports the development of stablecoins backed by LAT. PlatON Specialties Verifiable Computation, Blockchain, Distributed Business, Digital Assets, Digital Currency, Multi-Party Computation, Cryptography, Infrastructure, Computation, Privacy-Preserving, Privacy Protection, KMS, Blockchain Consulting, Decentralized Network, Data Sharing, and Data Exchange.

daniel-got-hits

Daniel Got Hits is a leading NFT and ENS influencer

Daniel Got Hits (260.eth), also known as NFT Daniel, is a soccer, NFT, and Ethereum Name Service (ENS) influencer who was one of the first advocates for the 10k Club. In October 2022, he launched an ENS auction with Leo Alhalabi which saw over 29 ETH in volume. ENS In 2021, Daniel Got Hits became one of the first major ENS influencers tweeting about the potential of ENS, how ENS works, and trends in the ENS market. He was one of the first advocates for the ENS 10k Club. The 10k Club is an ENS category made up of the first 10,000 four-digit ENS numbers ranging from 0000-9999 which was created after all of the ENS 999 club got minted out in March of 2022. In an interview with the Hedgehog Blog, he explained how the 10k Club started. "As soon as they [the 999 club] minted out, people were like — okay fuck it we're going to mint it out all the way to 10k [0000.eth to 9999.eth]. I was like, 'you guys are insane, that's never going to happen'. It took years for the [first] 999 to sell out!" "[But,] the 10k sold out in about a day and a half. I couldn't believe it." Daniel was one of the first influencers to advocate for the 10k Club — as much as he hates the term ‘influencer’. His posts about the project played a role in the birth of both clubs by being one of the most notable and vocal voices for the 10k Club movement. ENS Auctions On September 21, 2022, Daniel Got Hits and Leo Alhalabi announced that they were going to host an auction for ENS grails. The goal of the auction would be to bring attention to premium ENS like Africa.eth that are less liquid than popular ENS categories like the 10k Club. When they first announced that they would be accepting submissions to the auction they received over 2000 entries. They selected ily.eth, btw.eth, gigachad.eth, tahiti.eth, edward.eth, and 2022.eth as the ENS names for their first auction which ran on OpenSea. On October 6, 2022, the auction ended with the top sale being gigachad.eth which sold for 16.5 ETH. The auction saw a total volume of 29 ETH ($39,000 USD at the time). October ENS Auction Results Sold ily.eth: 6.0 ETH btw.eth: 4.2 ETH gigachad.eth: 16.5 ETH tahiti.eth: 2.31 ETH Passed edward.eth 2022.eth NFTs Daniel Got Hits first got interested in NFTs when he was sidelined from soccer after a knee injury in November of 2021. He got interested in crypto a few years earlier, driven by the idea of an economy that reduced friction for transactions and had a global reach. Daniel has family all over the world, so the idea of cryptocurrencies resonated with him. He first learned about CryptoPunks in 2020, but by then they were out of his reach. It wasn’t until May of 2021 that he minted his first NFT, a Meebit, which was created and released by LarvaLabs. Because he was so new to NFTs, Daniel had to go on Twitter to figure out how to view the Meebit he had minted, which is how he discovered OpenSea. The same day of the mint, someone sold a rare Meebit for a few hundred thousand dollars and it clicked for Daniel that there could be life-changing opportunities in the NFT market. He knew those types of gains in a short period of time wouldn’t last long as the market would become more saturated, so he committed to diving deeper. He bought and sold a few NFTs and eventually stumbled across Bored Ape Yacht Club, which later became the most valuable generative NFT collection. After purchasing 3 Bored Apes, he sold 2 of them and used the profits to buy Curio Cards, the first NFT art project on Ethereum. After doing well with Curio Cards, he wanted to learn about other historical NFT projects that were released before CryptoPunks. He started receiving message after message encouraging him to look into RarePepes, an NFT project released on Counterparty in 2016, which sat on top of Bitcoin. He credited his early gains to “sheer luck and timing” but said that the market is much more challenging now. Overtime, Daniel built up a large following Twitter by sharing interesting threads and content about the NFT space on Twitter. A lot of influencers on Twitter remain anonymous, but he’s chosen to identify himself publicly and it motivates him to maintain his reputation while creating content to help people learn more about various NFT projects and offer his takes.

clone-x

CLONE X is a collection of 20,000 avatars with random features devised by artist Takashi Murakami. It can be used for NFT-based games, AR Filters, Zoom meetings...

CLONE X - X Takashi Murakami is a collection of 20,000 avatars with a unique random mix of features devised by Murakami. Buyers will be able to utilize the assets they get in future Non-Fungible Token (NFT) -based games, Augmented reality filters, Zoom meetings, and Metaverse platforms. Overview RTFKT Studios which is a virtual fashion collective made no secret of its desire to infuse the realm of NFTs with a 'hype' sensibility. When HYPEBEAST initially reported on their foray into virtual fashion in January, they billed themselves as a "new era Supreme, for a digital audience," and outlined their ambitious ambitions for a succession of high-profile partners throughout the year. Murakami is no stranger to cross-cultural collaboration: in addition to his well-publicized collaborations with Kanye West and Louis Vuitton, he has recently given his designs to anything from t-shirts to tennis rackets. He debuted his first NFT piece in March, a series of 108 digital flowers inspired by Nintendo, which sparked his interest in cryptocurrency-art. However, he came upon RTFKT's work while surfing through Instagram. “I have been very interested in NFTs and their potential,” he says. “We started chatting, and came to love each other’s work. I’m very excited to create with such an innovative team.” For their part, RTFKT describe Murakami as a long-standing “idol” of theirs. “Bringing Murakami, our favorite artist, to work with us on these avatars and share our vision is the biggest thing we could have dreamed of,” they said, in a collective statement. So far, sales of virtual sneakers with designer Jeff Staples and crypto-artist Fewocious have raised $3.1 million USD in just seven minutes. But the brand has now unveiled its most prestigious partner as date: Takashi Murakami, a Japanese artist who has teamed up with RTFKT on a large-scale crypto-art project. The two are collaborated on a set of 20,000 'Avatars,' which are digitally created 3-D avatars with a randomized set of pre-designed attributes. Murakami supplied drawings for the characters' eyes, lips, helmets, outfits, and 'traits,' including aspects of his well-known cartoonish aesthetic. The Murakami Drip asset will be specified on the blockchain for these avatars. The project is an obvious tribute to Larva Labs' Cryptopunks series, which was one of the first NFT initiatives in 2017. The randomized creation of the characters, like that of the original work, will result in some 'rare' combinations of features, which RTFKT hopes will become future collector's items (as a point of reference, the rarest CryptoPunks characters have sold for over $7.5 million USD each, and one was even at the center of an alleged half-billion dollar publicity stunt earlier this week). RTFKT's Avatars will be completely 3D rigged models, allowing their owners to utilize them as AR filters on camera, in Zoom meetings, or in games. Space Pod Space pods are oncyber NFT galleries that are available to all Clone owners and may be used by anybody.There have been 20,000 Space Pods NFTSs manufactured in all. Space Pod is the beginning of a Metaverse residence. Lore Three extraterrestrials from the planet Orbitar, which is located in the Draco constellation. These extraterrestrial visitors have arrived to hasten human progress into an immaterial life. To establish the ultimate Metaverse, they seek to transfer all human mind into enhanced clone forms. Humans no longer exist in organic form in this evolved civilisation, instead being represented by their computerized CloneX avatars. The capacity of Homo sapiens to self-express through customisable avatar identities has been transformed thanks to this groundbreaking technology. Clones may now travel between galaxies and extend civilisation into other galaxies and simulations because to this advancement. Mint Activation There will be a total of 20000 avatars available, divided between the pre-sale and the general sale. Avatars that were not claimed during the pre-sale will be used in the public sale. After the public sale, all avatar qualities and attributes will be produced at random and disclosed. The Dutch Auction for the Clone X collection was launched and delayed on a regular basis so that newcomers might buy the NFTs. Prices begin at 3 ETH and gradually decrease until the collection is sold out. In a 48-hour pre-sale, the first 10,000 Avatars were made available to current RTFKT collectors, with the rest becoming accessible to the general public after that. Utility The CLONE X - X Takashi Murakami NFTs have quite a number of uses/advantages it bestows upon its holders. Below a few are outlined : Metaverse Ready The platform have built a Clone.meta vault to give holders access to 3D files to use across platforms. Forging Events Holders can Forge unique physical collectibles created from their Clone, get that crazy jacket IRL. Clone-X Wearables There is an available Dedicated Clone Inventory, new collection drops, where users can customise clones as they wish with unique wearables from RTFKT and creator Special Access Holders also have special access to the RTFKT ecosystem and Clone X only experiences. Noteable Sales !unnamed-25png.pngCloneX 4594 The Clone X is available on various NFT market places including OpenSea. Currently the collection has a total of 18.9K items, 8.3k owners, 125.3K volume traded and a floor price of 14.5 Ethereum. The Clone X has recorded quite a number of noteable sales with the CloneX 4594 having the highest purchase price so far currently standing at 1.3 million dollars. CloneX 4594 Traits and Properties Mouth : Organism M78.8 1% have this trait Type:Murakami Drip 15% have this trait Hair :WHT Octopus 0% have this trait DNA : Murakami 0% have this trait Clothing : RTFKT X TM RNBW FLOWER 1% have this trait Jewelry : DRIP CHRM 2% have this trait Eye Color HALF-OPEN 1% have this trait About Takashi Murakami Murakami was born on January 1, 1962, in Tokyo, Japan. He received an oil painting degree from Nihon University's College of Arts after studying at Musashino Art University and Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. !murakamijpg.jpegTakashi Murakami Murakami's work can be found in museums around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, the Tate Modern in London, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC, and the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Murakami's art isn't only about what can be seen on the canvas; it's also about what you see from a distance. When looking at his murals up close, you'll notice that they're really made up of several smaller paintings that can be viewed from afar. Murakami's vast murals and endeavors beyond the canvas are a type of art that has existed for millennia, but their application has changed with time. Murakami Takashi, a Japanese artist, is a major anime enthusiast. Kanye West is also a great fan of his. Murakami has even developed his own characters for an anime series called "Murakami Land." “I have been very interested in NFTs and their potential, and I happened to come across the RTFKT team’s work on Instagram. We started chatting and came to love each other’s work. I am very excited to work and create with such an innovative team,” Takashi Murakami said in a statement. About RTFKT Formed by three friends at the beginning of the COVID era in Jan 2020, RTFKT was born on the metaverse, and this has defined its feel to this day. RTFKT is a very eclectic, creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts. RTFKT is known to be creating viral sneaker designs, memes and collectible exclusives. RTFKT has maintained a reputation of being more than a little ahead of the cutting edge of technology, a rep that has many mystified, as they would appear to lack the resources and manpower to rival giants in terms of research and development in the birth of digital fashion. Rumours around a rogue AI (stolen from the Space X) used by RTFKT to create next generation designs are completely false and denied by RTFKT. There has been absolutely no evidence or legal action to justify these rumours. For many years, RTFKT was an undefined collective, working strictly in the shadows, providing designs and concepts to game companies and a few select fashion brands, in 2020 they formed an entity to expand their services into the public metamarket. The response has been excellent, and RTFKT’s social growth has been almost frightening. The RTFKT project was scheduled to take off in 2040, but the human development in consciousness has accelerated faster than anticipated. We are here to accelerate our digital future now. We are a creator led organisation. RTFKT uses the latest in game engines, NFT, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, combined with manufacturing expertise to create one of a kind sneakers and digital artifacts. Roadmap This platform has a lot of both intriguing and exciting prospects in its roadmap : Metaverse Ready Clone X Wearables Forging Events Special Access

chainstack-blockchain-infrastructure-company

From startups to large enterprises, thousands of businesses of all sizes use Chainstack’s software and APIs to build, run, and scale blockchain applications.

Chainstack's mission is to create the most accessible and easy to use platform to build, run and scale blockchain applications. They help accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology by enterprises and the world at large by offering managed blockchain services that make it simple to join, launch, and scale decentralized networks and applications. Chainstack provides unified access to multi-chain node and data APIs, distributed compute and storage, identity management and security testing, and the ever-expanding list of services and tools to build amazing applications across all prominent Web3 protocols. Their enterprise-grade platform has intuitive developer experience, battle-tested reliability, predictable pricing, and outstanding customer support.

mdex

Decentralized exchange Mdex (MDX) implements the "dual mining technique"

Mdex (MDX) is a decentralized exchange based on Huobi Eco-Chain & Ethereum, and supports the "dual mining mechanism" of liquidity mining and trade mining. MDEX was launched in January 2021. Overview MDEX was launched in January 2021 as a new decentralized trading protocol. MDEX is designed for users and project developers as it implements an automated market maker (AMM) that facilitates low slippages for trades, good market depth and high yields for transaction and liquidity miners. Mdex is an automatic market-making decentralized exchange based on the concept of fund pools. Mdex proposes and implements a dual-chain DEX model based on the Heco blockChain and Ethereum. Mdex combines the advantages of the low transaction fees of the Heco chain and the prosperity of the Ethereum ecosystem. With MDEX, users can also participate in the dual mining mechanism of liquidity mining and trade mining. Mdex is committed to building a DeFi platform integrating DEX, IMO/ICO, and DAO on Heco and ETH, providing users with a safer and more reliable asset selection and configuration, and a higher expected return on investment decentralized token exchange service. $MDEX Token The Mdex token is utilized in several ways. Basic uses would be as collateral for borrowing or as an asset for lending. It can also be used as a staking reward, a reward to yield farmers, or as a gas fee for all transactions on the platform. There are also advanced uses such as governance (possessing the Mdex token gives holders a certain amount of rights in the ecosystem) or for earning (a percentage of fees collected will be paid out to token holders with stakes in a non-custodial contract. The Mdex tokens create an internal economic system within the confines of the project itself. The tokens help the buyers and sellers trade value within the ecosystem. This creation and maintenance of individual, internal economies are one of the essential tasks of the tokens.

nsure-network

Nsure Network is an open insurance platform for open finance. Nsure Network works like an insurance company.

Nsure Network is an open insurance platform for open finance. Nsure Network works like an insurance company that is governed by Nsure stakers. By taking a risk from an individual, and spreading that risk around a community, the individual is able to get their risk in the open finance covered. Overview Nsure is designed to allow anyone to become an insurance issuer for the DeFi (decentralized finance) sector. While conventional insurance depends on the issuer’s judgment on claims, Nsure rids these unequal judgments by employing smart contract oracles. The project borrows the idea of Lloyd's London, a marketplace to trade insurance risks, where premiums are determined by a Dynamic Pricing Model. Capital mining is implemented to secure the capital required to back the risks at any point in time. A 3-phase crowd voting mechanism is used to ensure every claim is handled professionally. Capital Pool (Capital Mining) The Capital Pool is an important business module of the platform to support business development. Nsure tokens are be rewarded to capital providers of the pool. For each Ethereum block produced, 2 Nsure tokens are distributed proportionally to all capital provided. The tokens rewarded could be used to 1) stake on the projects and earn premium; 2) hold to enjoy the benefit from the growth of the system and leverage provided; 3) sell in the market to realize the profit. When the surplus pool is unable to cover the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), withdraw transaction of the capital pool will be frozen until the drop of MCR, which may result from the expire of policies or the coming of new funds. When the surplus pool cannot cover all the claims, the capital pool will be used to pay the rest. The Capital Model is used to monitor the systematic risk, and give capital pool attractive risk-adjusted return. Purchase Insurance An insurance contract is generated whenever the user purchases one or more insurance products. The insurance contract stipulates the insurance risk, the insurance amount, the date of insurance, and the corresponding premiums. Users can use ETH, Nsure, USDT, Dai, and USDC to pay. The insurance contract will automatically take effect after payment. The policyholders will also share a small portion of capital mining. When the contractual payment conditions are met during the insurance periods, the platform will automatically initiate a compensation request, and NsureDAO will initiate one or more voting decisions to decide on the grant compensation. Surplus Pool The surplus pool will accrue whenever an insurance premium is paid. 40% of the premium will be added to the surplus pool. Another 10% will be reserved till the expiration of the contract. If there is no claim, it will add to the surplus pool. The surplus pool will grow over time and will be utilized to cover insurance claims first. When the surplus pool cannot cover all the claims, the capital pool will be used to pay the rest. When the surplus pool grows large enough, the mining speed will slow down. The community can vote to use the surplus pool to repurchase Nsure tokens for token burns. Nsure DAO NsureDAO governs key parameters of Nsure Network, such as type of product issuance, community claim assessment, and profit pool rewards. Additional governing parameters can be proposed by the DAO vote. Users are able to stake Nsure tokens, vote with their staked Nsure, and provide capital to the network. Users who participate in the governance voting will be able to collect rewards from the protocol. Nsure will also be awarded to users who provide capital to the network. Part of the insurance premium is automatically into the profit pool when the insurance contract expires. Nsure holders can stake and vote in NsureDAO to distribute bonus issuance from the profit pool. Nsure Network Roadmap 2020 Q1 - Whitepaper V0.1 release 2020 Q3 - MVP ; Liquidity Bootstrapping 2020 Q4 0 - Alpha release: capital mining, cover purchasing, leveraged staking claim payment 2021 Q1 - Mainnet V1.0 release 2021Q2 - Nsure DAO support, community governance 2021 Q3 - Bootstrap on the multichain ecosystem; e.g. Polkadot 2021 Q4 - Developing strategies to deliver greater returns to Nsure holders Nsure Staking (Underwriting) Nsure holders can stake on different projects to earn 50% of the premiums at a linear release. The overall staking power is determined by the Capital Model, which takes into account the correlation between different projects. Nsure holders can choose to stake on un-correlated projects to obtain leverage on their capital, thereby earning more premiums. The overall insurance limit offered from a particular project is 2 times the value of the total Nsure tokens stake on it. More Nsure tokens stake on a project, the cheaper the cover price will be. If there is a successful claim, 50% of the claim amount equivalent Nsure tokens stake on it will be burned proportionally to share the loss. Staked tokens are locked from withdrawal and transfer, and the request is needed to release the lockup. There is a minimal 30 days unstake lock time. Some tokens might be locked longer if there was not enough insurance cover expired within 30 days. During the lockup period, Nsure tokens will still be awarded and if there is a claim that needs to be covered, the pending tokens will still be burned out proportionally. Team Jeff Ren - Management & Research Alex Peng - Insurance Model Design & Actuarial Analysis Leafan Chan - Lead Developer Alvaro Fernandez - Strategy & Growth Jessie Wang - Insurance Model Design & Communication Vincent Bauwens – Marketing Gary Lattanzi - Partnerships & Operations Anne Shuai - UI Designer Aaron Fang - Full-Stack Developer Partners Based Ventures AU21 Capital Caballeros Capital Signal Ventures Mechanism Capital Genblock Capital 3Commas

chris-le

Chris Le is a creative director at RTFKT and senior director of design at Nike, with a variety of experience including gaming design and directing music videos.

Chris Le is the creative director of RTFKT and is now listed as a senior director of design at Nike. Pre-RTFKT, Chris‘ career included gaming designs, graphic design work for music labels Def Jam and Sony, and music video directing for artists such as Ty Dolla Sign and Anderson .Paak, and directing and editing credits for two Netflix movies starring Danny Trejo. Their goal for RTFKT was to use blockchain technology and advanced innovation to offer cutting-edge collectibles to a broadening customer base. In December 2021, Nike acquired RTFKT to deliver next-generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming. It was a match made in heaven with the founders, but also with the idea of really merging sneakers and gaming culture together. Because when you think about it, one of the most popular things to collect in the physical space is sneakers. And the most popular thing to collect in the digital space is skins. It just made sense.

vasiliy-shapovalov

Vasiliy Shapovalov is the Co-founder of Lido and the tech lead of Lido's Ethereum liquid staking protocol.

Vasiliy Shapovalov is the Co-founder of Lido and the tech lead of Lido's Ethereum liquid staking protocol, stETH. He is also the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at P2P Validator, a staking provider and he is based in Rostov, Russia. Shapovalov has over 10 years of experience in software development and project management. Participated in management, architecture design, and development of projects in areas of information security, formal verification, virtualization, and blockchain-based development. Education Vasiliy Shapovalov holds a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the Southern Federal University (former Rostov State University). Career Vasiliy Shapovalov started his career as a software developer at OOO "Content.RU" (2005) Software Developer at "ANGSTREM"​, JSC 9 (2012) Blockchain Developer at Digmus (2017) Software Developer at Research Institute and then progressed as the Deputy Department Manager (2010-2019) Chief Technology Officer at DGaming Store (2018) Chief Technology Officer at Corestar (2019) Chief Technology Officer at P2P Validator (2020) Lido Lido is an Ethereum protocol that provides liquid staking services. When Lido is staked with ETH, a liquid token representing the stake, stETH is received. Lido was first tested on the Görli Testnet, and the staking service started on 19th December 2020. LDO tokens were issued, which are used in voting. The project raised $2 million in December 2020 from investors such as ParaFi Capital, Terra, Semantic Ventures, Stakefish, MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen, Aave CEO Stani Kulechov, and Synthetix founder Kain Warwick. Future of Liquid Staking In his presentation about the Future of Liquid Staking at Devcon Bogotá, Shapovalov predicted that the liquid staking industry will ultimately have “few winners,” with domination by a Lido-like protocol or a centralized exchange being the likeliest outcome. The latter, he continued, would be a worst-case scenario for Ethereum. Despite centralized businesses’ economic advantage, Shapovalov mentioned that the battle for the future of liquid staking is a “winnable fight” that depends entirely on the broader struggle between traditional finance and decentralized finance. “We are very much dependent on the whole DeFi stack to win against the CeFi options. The only thing that CeFi does better than DeFi right now … is probably just capital efficiency. Derivatives are much more easily made on centralized exchanges.” Shapovalov said that capital efficiency in DeFi will improve over time. But DeFi could also be hobbled by regulations “that allow CeFi to be the on-ramp where people stay, mostly.”

betterbetting

BetterBetting (BETR) (Founded in 2017) is a Blockchain-based, decentralized suite of applications that enable peer-to-peer...

BetterBetting (BETR) (Founded in 2017) is a Blockchain-based, decentralized suite of applications that enable peer-to-peer sports betting has released a new client version of their sports odds web app where users can bet against one another using the BETR token which is available on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Overview Better Betting is an exciting new marketplace presenting BETR, the betting cryptocurrency that establishes a truly decentralized online sports betting. Providing a Global Betting Liquidity Pool, BETR is being built by gaming industry veterans, for the industry. BETR become the exclusive cryptocurrency of some of the world's leading gaming operators With Better Betting we are excited to bring a new paradigm to the world of sports betting. BETR is pioneering peer-to-peer, decentralized sports betting. BETR will facilitate robust and scalable sports betting with no fees, no margins, no percentages, and instant payment. Working with major industry players, this decentralized liquidity marketplace for sports betting can be used in many different ways and provides automated programmatic interfaces so that existing sportsbooks can link into the system. BetterBetting Token BETR is the name of the BETR Foundation cryptocurrency: a token that can be bought and traded on various exchange platforms. The difference between BETR and many other cryptocurrencies out there is that BETR is a Utility Token (Blockchain). This means that it can be used for a particular product or service – in the case of BETR you will ultimately be able to place any bet you desire with anyone in the world without transaction fees or limitations. BETR is a utility token for a specific market: sports betting. The price of the token is determined by the size of the market and the number of tokens out there. The market capitalization of sports betting worldwide is roughly between $50-100 billion and the BETR token supply is capped. BETR can be traded on exchanges like any other crypto coin but it is considered a token because it can be used to make bets. BETR runs on the Ethereum network. The BETR token provides financial security with true peer-to-peer betting by eliminating the middle man and using blockchain technology. The software is safe and transactions are provably fair, secure, and robust. BETR Foundation The BETR Foundation was established in October 2017 to launch the cryptocurrency BETR, for use in online sports betting. The company was founded by Adriaan Brink the white paper issued prior to the ICO, details the objectives and goals for creating the BETR currency. The BETR token ICO was launched in December 2017 completing in January 2018 with in excess of $5.5m of token sales. Over this period, the BETR token gathered a significant following and broad investment community. During the ICO, BETR attracted a large, interested, and engaged community. The BETR is currently listed on numerous exchanges including HitBTC and Bancor, providing liquidity and ease of transaction. Team Adriaan Brink - CEO David Vanrenen - CTO Supervisory board members are: David Vanrenen Hilly Ehrlich Mitchell Rankin Advisors: Ronnie O’Sullivan OBE, Jon Matonis, Jez San OBE, Eric Benz, David Vanrenen, Rasmus Sojmark, and Michael Caselli Media Partners: Lyceum Media, Sports Betting Community Strategic Partners: Socialitize Ltd t/a 2BET2 Sports Apps, Optimaplay, and CoinPoint

alessandro-chiesa

Alessandro Chiesa is a Assistant Professor at EECS, University of California, Berkeley.

Alessandro Chiesa is a Assistant Professor at EECS, University of California, Berkeley. Biography Alessandro Chiesa was born in Varese, Italy, in 1987. He joined the EECS faculty at University of California, Berkeley in the summer of 2015 and currently conducts research in the areas of complexity theory, cryptography, and security, focusing on the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of zero knowledge proofs that are short and easy to verify. Chiesa is an author of libsnark, a C++ library for zkSNARKs, which is the leading open-source library for succinct zero knowledge proofs. He is a co-inventor of Zerocash, a new protocol that provides a privacy-preserving version of a cryptocurrency, and a co-founder of Zcash, a digital currency with strong privacy features. Both endeavors rely on libsnark. He is also a co-founder and chief scientist at StarkWare Industries, which uses succinct, transparent, zero knowledge cryptographic proofs to solve the inherent problems of blockchains – scalability and privacy. Before coming to Berkeley, Chiesa spent one year as a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zürich, hosted by Thomas Holenstein. He studied Theory of Computation at CSAIL in MIT, where he earned his his M.Eng. in 2010, advised by Eran Tromer and Ron Rivest, and his Ph.D. in 2014, advised by Silvio Micali. He earned B.S. degrees from MIT in Mathematics and Computer Science in 2009. Education 2014, Ph.D., Computer Science, MIT. 2010, M.Eng., Computer Science, MIT. 2009, B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics, MIT. Research Centers Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing (SITC) Research Areas Security (SEC) Theory (THY) Awards Okawa Research Grant, 2020 MIT Tech Review Top 35 Innovators Under 35 (TR35), 2018. Publication Libsnark, a C++ library for zkSNARKs, which is the leading open-source library for succinct zero knowledge proofs.

doodles-2

Doodles 2 is an extension of NFT PFP collection Doodles, aiming to onboard a wider audience to the Ethereum NFT ecosystem by combining collection, self-expressi...

Doodles 2 is an extension of the NFT PFP collection Doodles, launched in January 2023. It is an initiative aimed at onboarding a wider audience to Doodles, specially targeting those who are not yet a part of the Ethereum NFT ecosystem. Overview Doodles 2 allows users to create their own customized character in the unique style of artist Burnt Toast. The appearance of these characters can be altered and recorded on the blockchain for free. Doodles 2 also features music from prominent artists that can be obtained and used within the platform. Additionally, characters and wearables from Doodles 2 can be purchased, traded, or sold with ease. !63d0d1d9a383ce5873a6255d_1.1 - doodles2-HERO.jpg Jordan Castro, Co-founder and Head of Product at Doodles, described Doodles 2 as a combination of collection, self-expression, and community, all within a streamlined app supported by blockchain technology. “The Doodles 2 mission is to make our digital identity and the style of Burnt Toast accessible to everybody. Over the last year and a half, we’ve learned that some of the best retaining tools are community, attractive art, self-expression, and personalization. But, you know, there’s some friction and hurdles with that. Doodles right now are multiple ETH each, and there are only 10,000 of them. This is our solution for getting people into our community and into our ecosystem of NFTs.” - Jordan Castro Dooplicator NFT On May 12, 2022, Doodles offered holders a free Dooplicator NFT, which was later announced to be one of the ways into early access for Doodles 2. With Dooplicator, users have the ability to personalize their own Doodles character by selecting traits and wearable items from the original Doodles collection. For those users who don’t have a Dooplicator, obtaining one in OpenSea is possible, and for those who have a Dooplicator but not a Doodle, they can lend their Dooplicator on an upcoming marketplace. !dooplicator-opengraph_02.jpg As part of their partnership with Flow Blockchain, the Doodles 2 wearables are available for purchase on Gaia, Flow's exclusive NFT marketplace. "Wearable collections will be released via limited-edition IRL drops tied to specific events and brand collaborations with notable partners and public figures" - Doodles team The Doodles team stated that they selected the Flow blockchain, supported by Dapper Labs, as their platform of choice due to its "frictionless onboarding and world-class security, safety and recoverability," . These attributes, they believe, will assist them in attracting and onboarding new users. “We’ve productized the community’s desire to customize their Doodles so that it matches their IRL vibe exactly. Tech aside, Doodles 2 is the passport that’s used in all of our products – experiences, games, apps, music, animation releases, to bring further personalization, customization and rewards to our fans.” - Jordan Castro Genesis Boxes During the NFT NYC event that took place on June 22, 2022, registered Doodles holders had the opportunity to reserve Genesis Boxes. These boxes are a collection of wearable NFTs such as hats, clothing, and accessories that can be utilized within the Doodles 2 platform. There were 4,000 reservations available for the Genesis Boxes during the period from June 22 to June 23. The reservation fee for the boxes was set at $123. !doodles-2-genesis-bo_EglKK8PRZcNpIvfj.png.jpeg

oraichain

Oraichain Token (ORAI) is a data oracle platform that aggregates and connects Artificial intelligence API to Smart contracts.

Oraichain Token (ORAI) is a data oracle platform that aggregates and connects Artificial intelligence APIs to smart contracts and regular applications. Overview Oraichain enables smart contracts to securely access external AI APIs. Artificial intelligence helps enhance smart contracts. Smart contracts cannot run AI models. Smart contracts always follows strict rules in which input must be 100% accurate (e.g. signature) for correct output to be generated. But, AI model doesn't give such accuracy (e.g. facial recognition system). Oraichain helps loose some aspects of strictness to obtain better functionality and user experience. Features Oraichain offers the following features: AI Marketplace: Users have access to, look up, and choose an ever-increasing AI algorithms and models from different providers around the world. AI Provider: AI developers, individuals, or companies, can have a chance to publish, edit, and manage their work and earn rewards from the users on a global scale. Staking & Earning: Staking means earning. By staking ORAI tokens into one or more validators, users will have a chance to participate in the system as a governor while earning more. Users & AI requests: Users can make different requests to AI services that are not easy to find elsewhere, as the service providers may not have enough resources to provide a stand-alone AI service application. Team 1. Chung Dao (CEO and Co-founder): He obtained his Ph.D. in CS from University of Tokyo and he is the Co-founder of Rikkeisoft. 2. Thao Nguyen (CTO and Co-founder): He obtained his M.S. in CS from HUST and he is the Co-founder of V-Chain, Datohost. 3. Duc Pham (CPO and Co-founder) 4. Binh-Minh Nguyen (Blockchain Scientist) 5. Ba-Lam Do (AI and Blockchain Scientist) 6. Linh Phan (Head of Business Development)

ipfs

IPFS stands for Interplanetary File System, it is a decentralized storage network on the Internet that is architected like a blockchain.

InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a decentralized storage network on the Internet that is architected like a blockchain. Although any type of data can be stored on IPFS, it is mostly used for storing content non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are certifying. Overview IPFS was developed by Juan Benet and Protocol Labs, the company he founded, maintains it. In order to develop IPFS, the developers took the decentralized nature of Git and the distributed, bandwidth-saving techniques of torrents and created a filing system that works across all of the nodes in the IPFS network. IPFS files are stored on multiple nodes and are addressed with a content identifier (CID) rather than a physical location. The CID contains the hash of the file, which is a digest of the file's data, the IPFS finds the actual file. The hash computation ensures that there cannot be multiple files with the same content but with different file names. An IPFS is maintained by interested parties, and the more volunteers, the greater chance that the data will be available if one or more nodes go offline either temporarily or forever. Once files are added to an IPFS, they can be removed but they cannot be altered. However, files can be updated by creating new objects that link to the previous ones. Thus, IPFS creates its own versioning system. How the IPFS Works The IPFS decentralized web is made up of all the computers connected to it, known as nodes. Nodes can store data and make it accessible to anyone who requests it. If someone requests a file or a webpage, a copy of the file is cached on their node. As more and more people request that data, more and more cached copies will exist. The burden of delivering the data and fulfilling the request is gradually shared out amongst many nodes. This calls for a new type of web address. Instead of address-based routing where you have to know the location of the data and provide a specific URL to that data, the decentralized web uses content-based routing. You don’t say where the data is; you request what you want, and it is found and retrieved for you. Because the data is stored on many different computers, all of those computers can feed parts of the data to your computer at once, like a torrent download. This is intended to lower latency, reduce bandwidth, and avoid bottlenecks caused by a single, central, server. How Data Is Stored Data is stored in chunks of 256 KB, called IPFS objects. Files larger than that are split into as many IPFS objects as it takes to accommodate the file. One IPFS object per file contains links to all of the other IPFS objects that make up that file. When a file is added to the IPFS network it is given a unique, 24-character hash ID, called the content ID, or CID. That’s how it is identified and referenced within the IPFS network. Recalculating the hash when the file is retrieved verifies the integrity of the file. If the check fails, the file has been modified. When files are legitimately updated, IPFS handles the versioning of files. IPFS and Blockchains Because of the similarity in their structure, IPFS and blockchains can work well together. In fact, Juan Benet, the inventor of IPFS calls this a “great marriage.” IPFS is one of a few projects that are part of a group called Protocol Labs, which was also founded by Benet. Some projects from Protocol Labs closely related to IPFS are IPLD (Inter-Planetary Linked Data) and Filecoin. IPLD is a data model for distributed data structures like blockchains. This model allows for easy storage and access of blockchain data through IPFS. Users willing to store IPFS data will be rewarded with Filecoin. IPLD allows users to seamlessly interact with multiple blockchains and has been integrated with Ethereum and Bitcoin. IPFS connects all these different blockchains in a way that’s similar to how the web connects all these websites together. The same way that you can drop a link on one page that links to another page, you can drop a link in ethereum [for example] that links to zcash and IPFS can resolve all of that. — Juan Benet IPFS and other projects from Protocol Labs are ambitious by nature. The idea of a permanent web that is resilient and efficient were no doubt also the goals of the original inventors of our internet protocols. However, over time as our usage of the web changed, weaknesses in these protocols became evident. Although it is in its early stages, IPFS shows promise in being a crucial piece of a new decentralized technology stack. Sources:

allianceblock

AllianceBlock is a decentralized, blockchain-agnostic layer 2 that converts any digital or crypto asset into a bankable product.

AllianceBlock (ALBT) is a decentralized, blockchain-agnostic layer 2 that automates the process of converting any digital or crypto asset into a bankable product. ALBT is responsible for maintaining the healthy liquidity balance of DAI and ALBT tokens in the Treasury Conversion Protocol. Overview ALBT enables the digitalization of real-world assets such as real estate or commodities to be represented by digital tokens. All digital assets will be investable, bankable, fungible, and accessible to all DeFi and TradFi participants. DeFi and TradFi participants will be able to interact with, transfer, and exchange assets and data in a compliant and straightforward way, promoting capital flow between the two, now distinct, markets. AllianceBlock aims to improve the efficiency of the fund distribution process to provide better client service while reducing the resource burden for managers. AllianceBlock, is strategically partnering with Bridge Mutual, the decentralized, peer-to-peer discretionary coverage platform for digital assets. Through this partnership, Bridge Mutual and AllianceBlock provide traditional investors with a compliant bridge to DeFi protected by decentralized coverage. AllianceBlo\\ck has integrated Bridge Mutual into its P2P lending, investment, and NFT platform, allowing Bridge Mutual to provide coverage to lenders and investors. Bridge Mutual will also work to monetize its platform through the AllianceBlock Data Tunnel. ALBT Token Functionalities ALBT tokens are the backbone of the Prometheus Network ecosystem. Prometheus Network ecosystem also ensure high internal liquidity of the token with the ecosystem; therefore, users do not have to withdraw token from the ecosystem in order to monetize their gains or exchange them for other assets or services. ALBT token is also the main medium of exchange between network participants. Tokens are exchanged freely between users if there is no need to lock them in a smart contract for longer than an hour in order to exchange ALBT tokens for an asset or service. This transaction will include sending a token from wallet to wallet, paying network fees for operations on the platform, paying fees for data queries from data nodes, and paying for access to goods and services available on the platform or platform marketplace that are available immediately such as, datasets, documentation, access to software, etc Tokens Stimulation One of the main tasks of AllianceBlock is to behave as the Central bank of the ecosystem and maintain healthy growth of the user base and the token stable price appreciation. Having in our availability multiple different instruments we want to focus on the following aspects of the network stimulation: Decreasing the token volatility using buybacks when the price is decreasing or selling the tokens when the price is overperforming in an unnatural way. Maintaining token supply released on the market by AllianceBlock on a smaller level than the current demand from the ecosystem side in order to create scarcity on the market and constant price appreciation. Monitoring active address, number of tokens staked, rewards from staking, users holding index, and token velocity in order to provide the best strategy from above. Stimulate the network in fees and redistribute these fees in rewards to the places in the network where it is the most needed Treasure Pool Treasury Pool reflects the reserve of the ecosystem. Tokens in the Treasury Pool can be used to positively stimulate network growth. Tokens in the Treasury Pool cannot be sold on the secondary market for monetary benefits to the company, they cannot be spent on team member bonuses, transfer to advisors or other, non-ecosystem stimulation-related activities The only way to sell ALBT tokens from Treasury Pool is through Treasury Conversion Protocol to replenish the missing gap after the transaction explained in the section AllianceBlock Treasury Conversion Protocol. \\ Tokenomics AllianceBlock owns a native token that functions as the utility token for its ecosystem. The token also runs on the Binance smart chain and avalanche chain. The token has a ticker symbol denoted as $ALBT. The AllianceBlock tokens (ALBT) have a total supply capped at 1,000,000,000 ALBT- which is also its maximum supply. Users can trade $ALBT tokens in the following crypto exchange: Kucoin Uniswap Bitrue Bitfinex. Balancer.

just-foundation

JUST is a popular new TRON-based DeFi (Decentralized Finance) (DeFi) platform.

JUST is a popular new TRON-based DeFi (Decentralized Finance) (DeFi) platform. It's a collection of products centered on the JustStable decentralized stablecoin lending platform. Overview USDJ Stablecoin USDJ is a new currency created on the TRON network utilizing decentralized smart contracts. To generate USDJ, anyone can put up TRX as collateral. Once created, USDJ enters free circulation like any other cryptocurrency. It contains autonomous feedback mechanisms and is tied to the US dollar via Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs). USDJ Stablecoin is a USD-pegged cryptocurrency backed by collateral assets. JUST System Governance The JUST system's governance is mostly based on JST holders. While JST holders profit from USDJ stability fees, they are also accountable for the JUST system's governance, which is carried out by JST voters picking acceptable proposals. Each JST holder has the ability to vote on which smart contract to support out of all those that alter system settings. The contract with the most votes becomes a valid proposal, allowing the system to change variables in the JUST internal system governance according to the defined logic. JUST Foundation The crew at JUST Foundation is young and talented. Half of its IT workforce hails from A-list Internet firms like Alibaba, Tencent, and IBM, and are seasoned product designers and developers. JUST's financial analysts come from a variety of investment banks throughout the world, and its operational team has extensive blockchain knowledge. JUST is a strong supporter of the TRON Community. How to buy JUST Compare crypto exchanges A cryptocurrency exchange is the most convenient way to purchase JUST. When users compare the options in the table below, they will be able to select one that has the qualities you want, such as affordable costs, convenience of use, and 24-hour customer service. Create an account Users must validate their email address and identity in order to open an account on an exchange. They make sure, there are some photo ID and their phone are with them Make a deposit Once verified, they can deposit $ using the payment method that best suits them – payments are widely accepted. Buy JUST User can exchange their funds for JUST. On easier-to-use exchanges, this is as easy as entering the amount they want to purchase and clicking buy. If user like they can now withdraw their JUST to their personal wallet. <br

jungle-freaks

Jungle Freaks is a NFT collection of 100% hand-drawn freaks by the Hustler magazine cartoonist George Trosley. 

Jungle Freaks is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection of 100% hand-drawn freaks by the Hustler magazine cartoonist George Trosley. The collection was sold out in 5 minutes after the official release. Overview Jungle Freaks is a collection of 100% hand-drawn freaks on the Ethereum blockchain. Every Freak and trait has been 100% hand-drawn in Trosley's studio (with no assistance from artificial intelligence or computers). There are more than 200 traits featured in the collection. Once sketched, the trait was inked and then colored with markers, color pencils, etc. The physical pieces were then scanned, white space removed, and formatting optimized. 10,000 Zombies and Gorillas in total were sold at 0.07 ETH. The price did not increase/decrease during the course of the sale to remain fair. There was a whitelist available for early supporters before the main sale. The collection was released on October 16, 2021, and sold out in 5 minutes. $JUNGLE The Jungle Freaks Ecosystem's token is called $JUNGLE. When staked into the staking contract, the Genesis Jungle Freaks Collection and the JF Legendary Vault assets will generate $JUNGLE. Owning and staking a Genesis Jungle Freaks Collection NFT and/or JF Legendary Vault NFT is now the ONLY method to earn $JUNGLE. Jungle Freaks Genesis Collection: OpenSea & LooksRare JF Legendary Vault Collection: OpenSea $JUNGLE Use Cases Assets from the JF Legendary Vault and the Genesis Jungle Freaks Collection have the potential to generate $JUNGLE, which may be redeemed for assets in the JF ecosystem. Genesis Jungle Freaks are required for any upcoming $JUNGLE mint transactions. Future interactions with the ecosystem can be facilitated by the use of the token $JUNGLE, including but not restricted to: JCB Mint Jungle Freaks Motor Clvb Mint Gen 2 Mint JF Vox Models Mint JF 3D Crypto Avatars 2.0 JF Token Dashboard Wearables plus Metaverse Assets serve as a voting token for governance in the JF Social DAO It's vital to remember that 70% of all $JUNGLE will be used to buy assets, with the remaining 30% going into the DAO vault. $JUNGLE Staking per NFT Genesis Jungle Freaks Collection: Generates 10 $JUNGLE JF Legendary Vault: Mt. Freakmore will generate 15 $JUNGLE JF Legendary Vault: Creation of The Freak will generate 35 $JUNGLE $JUNGLE staking accumulation deposits are every twenty (24) hours. $JUNGLE accumulates for a period of five (5) years. $JUNGLE Allocation <strongTotal Supply</strong: 295,000,000 The $JUNGLE token allocation is as follows: <strongStaking Rewards</strong: 63% <strongCommunity Rewards</strong: 20% <strongDAO</strong: 9% <strongTeam</strong: 8% Roadmap 25% sold - 5 NFT giveaway contests were held between 25% and completion. 50% sold - Rare, limited edition pieces began to be airdropped to randomly selected holders. 75% sold - 5 ETH were deposited into the Freak Fund and dispersed to randomly selected Freaks for their valued support in the community. 100% sold - The team began working on a free generative drop for all holders, to be released a few months from the sale end. Notable Sales On October 17, 2021, Jungle Freak 9386 with a bloody blindfold sold for 10 ETH ($38,466) on OpenSea. On October 18, 2021, Jungle Freak 7489 with waterfall background and gold robot fur sold for 9.99 ETH ($37,438). The same day, Jungle Freak 5075 with black devil wings and red & white headband sold for 9 ETH ($33,621) on OpenSea. On October 22, 2021, an NFT collector bought Freaks 6294 (with Diamond Robot Fur and Angel Wings) and 1097 (with Gold Robot Fur and Tie Dye Tank clothing) for 24 and 21 ETH correspondingly.

energy-web

Energy Web is the native token of the Energy Web Chain. It was founded June 2019.

Energy Web (founded June 2019), is the native token of the Energy Web Chain. Energy Web is an open-source, public, Proof-of-Authority on EthereumEthereum Virtual Machine blockchain particularly designed to support enterprise-grade applications in the energy sector. Energy Web Foundation The Energy Web, founded in 2017 is a global, member-driven nonprofit, customer-centric foundation. Accelerating the energy transition with an open-source, decentralized blockchain platform, Energy Web launched its Web Chain in mid-2019. The organization's existential pursuit is to foster value creation in the energy sector by building and promoting an open, decentralized software infrastructure built around blockchain technology. It aims at : Developing an ecosystem of users, application developers, and infrastructure providers, And also to work jointly to identify and assess blockchain use cases in energy, Building an open-source IT infrastructure upon which these use cases can be implemented, Educating regulators and other stakeholders and to also provide input to standardization bodies. Overview Energy Web Token was launched on the 16th of June 2019 and has been regarded as the token for renewable energy markets. EWT is the utility token of the Energy Web Chain. Energy Web Token is a tokenized feature of the Energy Web Decentralized Operating system (EW-DOS). This token protects the network against fault, it also compensates validators through transaction fees and block awards, and can be used to pay for services that streamline and enhances dApps. EWT is the world’s first commercial-grade blockchain platform specifically tailored to the world's energy sector. Each of its design decision for the Energy Web Chain has been mindfully made to meet the energy sector’s unique regulatory, operational, and market needs. For example, the public, Proof-of-Authority chain paired with allowed validators, enables lean energy consumption for the network, it improves overall speed and scalability. It also fosters acceptance amongst regulators and policymakers. Energy Web chain The EW Chain is a public blockchain network, open to all utilities, users, and devices. With a virtual machine identical to public Ethereum, developers can begin writing smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) with little to no additional learning curve. The enterprise-grade EW Chain boasts high scalability, low transaction costs, and lean energy consumption. How EWT works? Common with most public blockchains, the EW Chain features a native first-layer utility token, the Energy Web Token (EWT). The EWT being a native token, intrinsic to its platform protocol, serves two main purposes: security and validator compensation. A total of 90 million EWT have been created to operate the EW Chain. Utility Tokens like EWT derive values from the fact that users of a network extract economic benefits from using it and are willing to pay for those benefits. By attaching economic value in the form of EWT to all transactions flowing across a public network, the network is also protected from various attack vectors. Security: The token protects the network against misbehavior (intentional or not) of transaction execution (for example infinite loops) or undesirable behavior (e.g., spamming). The mechanism used is similar to Ethereum. Accounts that submit a transaction to the EW Chain are charged a transaction cost based on the computational effort of executing the transaction. That effort is estimated by a proxy of a computational effort called “gas.” The EW Chain gas fee estimation is the same as the Ethereum mainnet. Validator compensation: EWT from transaction fees and block validation awards compensate validators for the costs of running a node (e.g., capital investment in servers, high-speed Internet connection, operational costs). Users and application developers are not required to use EWT for their applications beyond paying for transaction costs on the EW Chain. They can use cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies, as well as second-layer tokens native to their particular applications. The EW Chain supports all Ethereum smart contracts and therefore all second-layer application tokens deployable on Ethereum. Trading with Energy Web Token Trading with Energy Web Token requires a user to purchase the EWT token by first buying Bitcoin (or Ethereum) from any large exchanges and then transfer to the exchange (for example BitMart) that offers to trade this coin. Buying Energy Web Token To buy Energy Web Token, users should consider the following steps: Trading on BitMartfor EWT STEP-I (Buying Coins with fiat money): Users will need to buy any of the major cryptocurrencies (BTC or ETH) from a secure platform that makes buying easy. Using coinbase for example (since this exchange platform accepts fiat currencies) you might need to register, after which you follow up with the Know-Your-Customers (KYC) process and consequently add a payment method (either a credit/debit card or use a bank transfer) and buy a cryptocurrency (either BTC or ETH). STEP-II (Transferring Cryptocurrencyto an Altchain): Having gotten cryptocurrency (Bitcoin/ Ethereum), the user already has the stage set for trading. Since EWT is an altcoin, users will need to transfer their coins (either BTC or ETH) to an exchange that EWT can be traded, e.g BitMart (since it is a common exchange for trading altcoins and it has tradeable altcoin pairs). STEP-III (Deposit Cryptocurrency to Exchange): Users are to deposit either of the major cryptocurrency (BTC/ ETH) on their exchange (e.g BitMart) after which a confirmation notification from BitMart will be received once the deposit is done. Then the user is finally ready to purchase EWT. STEP IV (Trading EWT) : Using Bitmart for example, users will need to go to 'Exchange' after which a page for trading the chosen cryptocurrency (either BTC or ETH) for the altcoin will appear. Users can select any pair (i.e BTC/EWT or ETH/EWT) and can see a price chart for the chosen pair. After selecting a pair, users can either type in any amount or choose what portion of BTC/ETH to deposit on buying, by clicking on the percentage buttons. After the complete confirmation, users can click on "Buy EWT" and they get the Energy Web Token. STEP V (Store EWT securely in a hardware wallet): There are several available options that allow users to interact with the Energy Web Chain and store EWT, Some of these include- MyCrypto, Metamask, MEW (MyEtherWallet), and hardware wallets such as Ledger and Trezor. On the Energy Web Chain, a web-based custom wallet has been deployed-MyCrypto wallet (based on the open-source), and it is pre-configured to connect to the user's Volta test network and the production Energy Web Chain. It has been tested with hardware wallets such as Ledger and Trezor. Supported Trading Exchange Energy Web Token could be used to trade on the following trade exchange: KuCoin BitMart Liquid Partnership Certain organizations are in partnership with Energy Web, some of which are: Zytech Group (Zytech), Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Centrica plc, Elia, Engie, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Sempra Energy, SP Group, Statoil ASA, Stedin, and TWL (Technical Works Ludwigshafen AG). Their support is also focused on accelerating the commercial deployment of blockchain technology in the energy sector. This support provides EWF with its first round of funding amounting to $2.5 million. Future of Energy on Blockchain The future of electricity rests on customer-centered, low-carbon solutions. Implying that renewable energy (especially solar and wind) and investment in customer-sited “grid edge” technologies like rooftop solar PV, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats. Against that backdrop, blockchain technology – and especially the Energy Web Chain – provides a solution to multiple concurrent, competing paths to sector disruption. The chain has already experienced substantial global interest as evidenced by EWF’s Affiliate network. As EWF deploys commercial solutions on the live Energy Web Chain, the future is just a step closer to reality.

captainz

The Captainz is a collection of 9,999 utility-enabled PFPs that feature rarity-powered traits inspired by pirates, internet memes, and pop culture. It is the pr...

The Captainz is a collection of 9,999 utility-enabled PFPs (Profile Pictures) that feature rarity-powered traits inspired by pirates, internet memes, and pop culture. It is the premier collection of Memeland. Features Each Captainz can unlock $MEME, Memeland’s native currency. Each Captainz can earn a certain amount of $MEME every day through passively holding and staking, or by actively playing. Captainz NFT holders get benefits like private club membership, exclusive access to creator NFT marketplace, real-life events, and Memeland and 9GAG drops. Each holder can also explore the “Broken Sea” in their quest for riches and glory as they tackle the monsters that lurk beneath along with pirate crews. Memeland Governance Captainz governs the Memeland DAO. The DAO will serve as a community-led vehicle to empower the growth and development of the Memeland ecosystem. The DAO will deploy resources toward projects and initiatives that further the Memeland mission. The DAO membership is open to all Captainz. Captainz will help make decisions regarding the DAO treasury, governance rules, partnerships, and beyond. Captainz Mint Memeland Captainz Mint is a special event where a limited number of Captainz NFTs were available for purchase. The mint started on January 4, 2023, and went on for 48 hours. The announced mint price was 1.069 ETH. 9,169 Captainz were available for minting with unminted Captainz sent to the Memeland Treasury.

float-protocol

Float Protocol is a Decentralised Monetary System that uses of the $FLOAT token.

Float Protocol is a Decentralized Monetary System that uses of the $FLOAT token, a native internet currency whose value changes over time as demand for it, and crypto also changes. The FLOAT token a decentralized currency backed by a Basket of solid crypto assets, enabling users to escape fiat’s great monetary inflation while achieving low volatility. Float Protocol answers the problems of USD inflation, crypto volatility, and regulator scrutiny of stablecoins with groundbreaking elegance and simplicity. Overview Float Protocol is a Decentralized Monetary System, it was started with the belief that cryptocurrency needed its denomination, a completely decentralized unit of account for the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) economy. FLOAT tracks a basket of digital assets instead of trying to exactly match the price of a dollar. It is designed to change value over time corresponding to your digital purchasing power. "Our goal is to become DeFi money, the asset you cannot avoid, a decentralized floating currency for the crypto economy. We believe this is possible and we will do it regardless of the barriers along the way. To help us get there we are planning on spreading the word about FLOAT as much as possible and building with the Community" Since the launch, Float Protocol has targeted active and engaged DeFi participants for the distribution of BANK (governance and utility token), and they have: Gained 4500 BANK holders, key long-term supporters, and believers in the Protocol. Launched Scattershot — their fork of Snapshot which allows for multichoice weighted voting. Published Litepaper — The first interactive litepaper in the crypto space. Achieved $1.5 Billion TVL during Phase 2 of BANK distribution via Community chosen pools. Created one of the first incentivized G-UNI stablecoin pair pools (FLOAT-USDC low fee on Uniswap v3) The team gave out POAP badges to acknowledge all the Genesis participants who managed to mint their FLOAT tokens before the first Dutch Auction held by the Protocol. Funding On the 30th of September 2021, Float Protocol Raised $1.2M from DeFi Leaders such as The LAO, 0xMaki, and MCV to Create a Truly Decentralized, Non-Dollar Stablecoin. Tokens ‌Float Protocol is supported by two tokens, the $FLOAT token, and the $BANK token. $FLOAT Token The FLOAT token is designed to be the first truly native internet currency. FLOAT is one of the few stablecoins in the DeFi space that isn’t chasing a one-dollar peg. The lack of a peg means that FLOAT can avoid stereotypical protocol collapse scenarios, while still providing a stable value intraday. It launched in the worst week for ETH in 2021, seeing its ‘Basket factor’ drop to 40%. Yet, FLOAT maintained stability throughout. FLOAT is a decentralized currency backed by a Basket of solid crypto assets, enabling users to escape fiat’s great monetary inflation while achieving low volatility. FLOAT provides a true alternative, necessary for DeFi to maintain the decentralized element which should not be taken for granted. FLOAT is one of the few stablecoins in the DeFi space that isn’t chasing a one-dollar peg. $BANK Token ‌The $BANK token serves three purposes: First to take the profit created in times of excess demand for FLOAT. Second to support the price of FLOAT from time to time. Third to govern the Float protocol. It is a governance/support token, there is also a deep liquidity pool for BANK to be used as a vital part of the system. Team Float Protocol was built and developed by Abbey road, an anonymous group of hackers who are researchers at the world’s leading institutions. "We chose to be anonymous from day one. Our reasoning is motivated by Satoshi. We want Float Protocol to be bigger than any individual or ego. As such, we adopted four aliases: Paul, John, George, and Ringo, and a team name of Abbey Road Hackers (for those who don’t get the reference, Abbey Road Studios was where the Beatles recorded a lot of their great songs, the name of their 11th album and the backdrop for one of the most iconic images in rock history). The reason we chose to be Abbey Road-themed is pure because of our love for the band and their music. We love the fact that the insular developer can be a rockstar too in their way." Collaborations and Partnership Float Protocol has partnered up with many huge companies and organizations for their treasury diversification round including: 0xMaki, from SushiSwap Ana Andrianova, Founder and CEO of Akropolis Batuhan Dasgin Eden Block is an early-stage blockchain and crypto venture capital firm whose mission is to back the builders of the new Open Internet. Re7 Capital. Re7 provides strategic liquidity into DeFi to shape the financial ecosystem of tomorrow. Freddie Farmer, Yield Farming at Birth, ex-Wintermute Ivailo Jordanov (7percent Ventures) Katya, Angel Investor, and partner at P2P Capital have been focusing on supporting core blockchain infrastructure for the last 5 years. Formerly finance professional in the energy sector. The LAO, a DAO supporting the blockchain ecosystem Lyuben Belov, Founding partner at Launchub Ventures MCV, a for-profit DAO that invests in early-stage Decentralized Applications Santiago R Santos, DeFi Investor Sergei Chan (BlockScience) Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave Sunil Srivatsa, Founder and CEO of Saddle Finance Float Protocol x Chainlink Float Protocol partnered with market-leading oracle solution Chainlink. This integration involves Float Protocol leveraging the widely-used ETH/USD Chainlink Price Feed to power our monetary policy and price stabilization mechanisms. Float Protocol x OlympusDAO Float Protocol partnered with Olympus DAO to launch their bonds, they celebrated this on Twitter by giving away 10 $BANK to the best meme every week and 100 $FLOAT to a random person that retweeted the winner. They started $BANK-ETH bonds via the Olympus DAO platform and also $FLOAT-ETH bonds.

blur

Blur is an NFT Aggregator and Marketplace, optimizing the NFT trading experience and providing tools for professional NFT traders. It uses Ethereum to list asse...

Blur is an NFT Aggregator and Marketplace (Aggregate NFT Exchange) designed to optimize the NFT trading experience and provide tools for professional NFT traders in the ecosystem. It is distinct from other existing NFT exchanges such as OpenSea, Gem, and X2Y2, which focus more on retail and collectibles, due to its use of Ethereum to list assets natively. The Blur interface integrates data parameters such as last sale price, time, rarity of each NFT, ongoing transactions, liquidity depth, current gas fees, etc. History In March 2022, the Blur marketplace was announced, prompting users to refer friends to a waitlist. Before launching to the public on October 19, 2022, a closed beta was run to test the platform, with access given to those with the most referrals and a few select community members. Blur marketplace was founded by "PacmanBlur" (Twitter: @PacmanBlur) who remained anonymous all through Blur's development until the 22nd of February 2023 when he doxxed himself on Twitter. $BLUR Token The BLUR token is an ERC-20 token that gives the community control over the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and allows the community to actively participate in governance. Airdrop On October 19, 2022, Blur announced two airdrops of their native token, $BLUR, to NFT OGs and traders on the platform. The first airdrop included digital "crates" and care packages containing an undisclosed amount of $BLUR. The second airdrop included an additional $BLUR granted for listing with royalties and it was made available for traders who listed their NFTs on Blur in November 2022. The $BLUR token officially went live on February 14th, 2023 with a 360M $BLUR airdrop made available to all traders across all marketplaces, care package holders, and creators since November 2022. Blur Foundation The Blur foundation aims to facilitate community-led governance and participation in the DAO and assist contributors with the development and growth of the Blur ecosystem. Governance The BLUR ERC-20 token governs key parameters of the Blur protocol. Voting is proportional to the amount of BLUR tokens owned or delegated. Users must delegate their token balance to an address in order to register their voting balance. Decisions made by the Blur DAO have on-chain results and the governance process consists of multiple steps. Tokenomics Approximately 3 billion BLUR was created at genesis and will become accessible over a time frame of 4 to 5 years. This schedule appears to be similar to the UNI token, but with additional cliffs and a longer vesting period for advisors. The initial 4 to 5-year allocation is as follows: 51% to Blur community members 1,530,000,000 BLUR 29% to past and future core contributors with 4-year vesting 867,601,888 BLUR 19% to investors with 4-year vesting 565,633,826 BLUR 1% to advisors with 4 to 5-year vesting 36,764,286 BLUR Blur Features Sweeps Blur is an aggregation service that provides tools for creators and collectors to purchase multiple NFTs from various projects at their floor price. This approach is commonly referred to as "sweeping" and is popular among pro-traders. Listing Options The Blur marketplace provides NFT analytics and portfolio options, such as floor price, trait floor price, and ladder list. It also enables integrated analytics portfolio management. Portfolio View Users of Blur marketplace can view portfolio activity of any wallet on the platform. Filtering by collection is available for any wallet trading on the platform, and all functions are accessible to traders at no cost. Investors In 2022, Blur successfully raised more than $14 million from leading figures or organizations in the NFT sector such as Paradigm, 6529, Cozomo Medici, dhof, Bharat Krymo, Zeneca, OSF, MoonOverlord, icebergy, Deeze, Andy Chorlian, and Keyboard Monkey.

anatoly-yakovenko

Anatoly Yakovenko is the CEO and Co-founder of Solana and was a Senior Staff Engineer Manager at Qualcomm. He is an expert in VoIP, SIP and RTP protocol stacks,...

Anatoly Yakovenko is the CEO and Co-founder of Solana. Prior to Solana, he was the team leader for the development of operating systems at Qualcomm, distributed systems at Mesosphere, and compression at Dropbox (service). Career Yakovenko was one of the Co-Founders of Alescere, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) startup, where he lead the development of SIP and RTP protocol stacks and server components for a VoIP system for small businesses. Afterwards, he started continued his career at Qualcomm in 2003. After working for 12 years, he was given the role of Senior Staff Engineer Manager, a position he held for almost 3 years which ended in July 2016. At Qualcomm, he performed several roles and carried out several tasks, some of which include: Lead Architect on a team of 10 for high-performance Hexagon DSP off-loading software stack on Qualcomm chipsets for next-generation applications. Commercial applications including Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D Camera processing, 4K video post-processing, and GoogleX’s Project Tango. From July 2016 to April 2017, he was also a Software engineer at Mesosphere, now known as D2iQ, where built a distributed operating system for the firm. Prior to the creation of Solana, he worked as a software engineer at Dropbox from May 2017 to October 2017. While at Dropbox, he focused on distributed systems and compression. Blockchain Anatoly initially tried mining Bitcoin when it was first released. However, he later became more interested in Ethereum and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) because he saw it as being more innovative than Bitcoin, although he still saw it as similar to JavaScript. In 2017, he and some friends were considering starting a cryptocurrency mining startup using graphics processing units (GPUs), where they planned to use the GPUs for deep learning tasks to offset the costs of the startup. While Anatoly was originally more interested in deep learning than cryptocurrency, he eventually became interested in the later topic regarding the question of “How do we solve scalability?”. I started thinking about how we solve scaling for these kinds of problems at Qualcomm with wireless protocols and that’s what really got me to go deep down the rabbit hole. Solana Anatoly Yakovenko founded Solana in 2017. He is also the author of Solana's original whitepaper. Although the project has gone through outages and hacks, the ecosystem has been steadily growing. Yakovenko and his team created a new consensus algorithm called Proof of History (PoH) to attain this goal. With the implementation of PoH, the Solana blockchain can handle up to 50,000 transactions per second, making it one of the fastest blockchains globally. In 2022, during his interview at Messari’s annual conference Mainnet, he expressed how Solana was able to path its way to be one of the major layer 1 protocols: I’d love to say that it was like brilliant strategy, but it was really I think a function of necessity. We never had a ton of runway. There are always like 20 months or lower. So 12 engineers, a very scrapy team, over two years, we built the bare minimum to prove that a fast blockchain that has parallel execution is possible. That meant no EVM support, no Ethereum-like features. During the same interview, he talked about Saga, a mobile phone that is the collaboration between Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, and OSOM, a hardware and software producing company: Applications are getting more sophisticated and they’re dealing with much more complex media and interactions, and self-custody is still dangerous and sucks. And when you look at your phone, you kind of feel like, ‘why isn’t this my hardware wallet?’ Why are we storing seed phrases inside the application that’s doing all these very complicated things? So that was part one, and part two is [that] decentralisation is enabling true real-world digital assets. Yakovenvo aspires Solana to set a standard for all financial data worldwide and eradicate inefficiencies in the market. This is like my science fiction end goal for Solana is that when news travels around the world, state transitions travel at the same speed as news, by the time that news hits a Bloomberg terminal in New York, the price of whatever that thing was reflecting is already being propagated through Solana. So when a trader looks at a market at NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) or Solana it’s the same price. It means there’s no real arbitrage allowed. That will require a lot of work. We joke that if we have to do it, we will build a neutrino-based communication between nodes to cut through the center of the earth to reduce latency. Education & Personal Life Yakovenko was born in Ukraine and later immigrated to the United States, where he obtained his degree in Computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 2003. While growing up, he enjoyed making bows and arrows, and when he was a teenager, he liked building computers and programming on early versions of Linux. His biggest influences included Kafka, Burroughs, and Godel. He was involved in a project building Voice Over Internet Protocols (VOIPs) in South Central Illinois when he was still a college student. Due to this experience, he received a job interview with Qualcomm, a company that was working on similar technology and then moved to San Diego. Trivia He considers himself someone obsessed with making programs faster and optimizing complex problems, as most success comes from the time invested instead of how smart someone is. His controversial opinion about the blockchain space is that "sharding is not going to succeed commercially". Yakovenko enjoys physical activities such as running, cycling, surfing, and underwater hockey. He admires the Cosmos ecosystem, as he views it as a project where significant efforts in developing a decentralized network are done. He also considers that Rust's community is inclusive and doing a good job in growing it. The social media platforms that he likes the most are Twitter, Telegram, and the Solana discord channel. Something like 20% of the worlds GDP or over 25 trillion dollars a year is spent on moving numbers around the world. Trust minimizing computers are just the latest iteration of software eating the world. If we succeed there we can all work 4 days a week instead of 5 for the same standard of living. Yakovenko is married to Laura Skelton, and they have at least one kid together. Articles Anatoly has written several articles on his blog on Medium, some of which include: A Blockchain Dilemma: Chain Forks, Catastrophic Re-orgs, and Insurance Sealevel — Parallel Processing Thousands of Smart Contracts Solana Now Supports Libra’s Move VM How Solana’s Proof of History is a Huge Advancement for Block Time Social MediaCloudbreak — Solana’s Horizontally Scaled State Architecture Cloudbreak — Solana’s Horizontally Scaled State Architecture Archivers — Solana’s Solution to Petabytes of Blockchain Data Storage Tower BFT: Solana’s High Performance Implementation of PBFT Turbine — Solana’s Block Propagation Protocol Solves the Scalability Trilemma Gulf Stream: Solana’s Mempool-less Transaction Forwarding Protocol Solana’s Network Architecture

liquidity-mining

Liquidity Mining refers to a type of token distribution program in which a user provides liquidity to a protocol in return.

Liquidity Mining refers to a type of token distribution program in which a user provides liquidity to a protocol in return for that protocol’s native token. One popular type of liquidity mining program is distributing governance tokens to users who bring liquidity to a DeFi protocol. The governance tokens give holders the right to vote on changes to these networks as well as ownership. Trivia IDEX, an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange, introduced the concept of liquidity mining in October 2017. Synthetix refined the concept launching their liquidity mining program in March 2019. Compound, Balancer, yEarn, Uniswap, and SushiSwap popularized the concept of liquidity mining in 2020. Liquidity mining is the act of providing liquidity via cryptocurrencies to decentralized exchanges Decentralized Exchange (DEXs). Since the primary goal of an exchange is to be liquid, DEXs seek to reward users willing to bring capital to their platform. A "yield farmer" provides liquidity but gets not just the return, but also a new token. Introduction Liquidity mining is a type of yield farming. It is an incentive program created by a DeFi protocol to attract liquidity. The process involves DeFi users receiving tokens as a bonus beyond typical fees from contributing to liquidity pools. Liquidity mining programs launched by DeFi protocols can be put into three categories: fair launches, programmatic decentralization, and marketing-oriented (growth marketing). Liquidity mining is when a yield farmer gets a new token as well as the usual return (that’s the “mining” part) in exchange for the farmer’s liquidity. Governance tokens play an essential role in liquidity mining, as they are often given to liquidity providers. In 2020, a number of DeFi protocols decided to reward Liquidity Providers (LPs) with the traditional yield rates as well as governance tokens. This incentivized liquidity mining even further, as LPs earn an additional stream of income. Moreover, they receive a stake in the protocol by being able to participate in governance. By doing so, they can change the protocol, how it works, and even add more liquidity pools. Fair Launches The primary goal of a fair launch is to distribute the majority of tokens via some objective criteria other than a direct sale and ensure that everybody has equal access to that distribution. Think of this as Uber being owned by its drivers and riders from day one. Programmatic decentralization The goal of programmatic decentralization is to gradually community ownership and minimizing treasury management. Think of this as Uber signing a legally binding agreement to distribute the majority of its stock to drivers and riders over the next few years. Growth Marketing The primary goal is to incentivize specific user behavior over a pre-defined period. Think of this as Uber rebating a portion of their customers’ rides in Uber stock. Popularity June 2020 Compound is an algorithmic money market that allows users to lend and borrow assets. Anyone with an Ethereum wallet can supply assets to Compound’s liquidity pool and earn rewards that immediately begin compounding. The rates are adjusted algorithmically based on supply and demand. In June 2020, Compound announced that the protocol would give out COMP tokens to users over a four-year period, a fixed amount every day until all of the tokens have been distributed. These COMP tokens control the protocol, just as shareholders ultimately control publicly traded companies. Any user holding a supported cryptocurrency can deposit it into a Compound smart contract where it joins a liquidity pool and starts generating interest. The interest comes from other users that borrow funds and pay interest for the loans. Balancer was the next protocol to start distributing a governance token, BAL, to liquidity providers. Ren, Curve Finance, and Synthetix also collaborated together to promote a liquidity pool on Curve. Frax Finance At the end of 2020, Frax Finance, an algorithmic stablecoin project founded by Everipedia's Sam Kazemian launched a liquidity mining campaign centered around its FXS governance token. This incentivizes newcomers to support the project by distributing FXS rewards across Frax’s key Uniswap liquidity pools. Overview Liquidity mining allows users to earn cryptocurrencies passively and receive income higher than the interest on deposits. However, this method has its own risks, which are not found in other types of mining, so users of these DeFi protocols should always be careful while providing tokens to the protocol's liquidity pool, especially if the project promises high returns. <br Pros and Cons Pros Liquidity mining on the decentralized exchanges offers many benefits compared to just holding cryptocurrencies or tokens in the wallet or holding them on the centralized exchanges. These benefits are - 1. High Yields \- It gives much better rewards compared to centralized exchanges and gives rewards in proportion to the investments\. Rewards are generally based on trading activity\, and if there are more traders\, there are chances of higher yields for liquidity providers\. Since the LP's share of the liquidity pool dictates what the LP's yields are\, the LPs can essentially estimate rewards before investing it in the pool\. 2. Minimum capital needed for Entry : As rewards are proportionate to investments and total investment in the pool , anyone can take part in the liquidity mining and, generally, pools have low barriers for entry, which gives anyone a chance to take part in the decentralized ecosystem. 3. Builds a trusting and loyal community : Since investors are fully responsible for their investment, they become active participants in the mining programs, which helps to build an active and loyal community for a longer period of time. It also helps LPs receive additional benefits by continuing to engage with the protocol. 4. Distribution of governance and native tokens : Prior to the existence of DEX and cryptocurrency liquidity mining, developers favored institutional investors over small investors, which hampered projects' ability to achieve full decentralization. DeFi liquidity mining offers all an equal opportunity to obtain native tokens. These Native tokens give additional powers to participate in the governance and vote on the development and fee distribution proposals. implementing changes in the UI etc. Cons There are projects that have suffered exploits and rug-pulls, and an LP has to do extensive research before dealing with these types of risks. 1. Impermanent Loss : The LP needs to take into account all the factors before investing in the liquidity program. Impermanent loss can make their capital look very bad if they do not time their entries well. Impermanent loss occurs when the price of the tokens changes in comparison with the initial price at the time of investment . A substantial price change makes it very likely to encounter an impermanent loss. If the invested tokens have a lower price at the time of withdrawal, there are chances that LP will lose money. One way to deal with this is to offset this particular risk with the gains that are obtained from trading fees. 2. Project Risks : There will always be risks associated with the projects since they are open source and run on complex code. The projects can suffer from exploits, and it results in draining large amounts of funds from the pools. The LPs need to be aware of this and should perform an in-depth audit of the code or DYOR and take help to check the reliability scores of projects by security firms such as Certik. 3. Potential Rug Pulls : Despite the many advantages that come with decentralized investing, the nature of the system does have some loopholes. Rug pulls are types of fraud committed when liquidity pool developers and protocol developers decide to shut the protocol down and run away with all of the money by withdrawing liquidity that’s been invested in the project.

koinos

Koinos is a blockchain technology designed from the ground up to give developers the tools

Koinos is a blockchain technology designed from the ground up to give developers the tools they need to deliver a good user experiences through unrivaled upgradeability and scalability. Features Modular Upgradeability Koinos features a new blockchain technology called "modular upgradeability" that enables the protocol to rapidly improve itself to meet the ever-changing needs of developers and their users State-Paging Koinos features yet another innovation called "state-paging" that will make using the blockchain far more affordable by removing old and unused data from the chain while retaining the ability to bring it back to life as if it had never left, like magic. Understanding Proof Frequency The Koinos Token Mining smart contract can be thought of as a marketplace. In this marketplace, the vendor has KOIN and would like to trade said KOIN for hashes. Using the Koinos Miner, anyone can create hashes using electricity and the computational power of their CPU. Every time a user visits the market place, you are charged an entry fee (Ethereum Transaction Fee) to do business there. Therefore, visiting the marketplace less often (Lower Proof Frequency) with more hashes to trade results in a lower amount of total marketplace fees. Users can also visit the marketplace more often (Higher Proof Frequency) to trade whatever hashes they've created thus far in order to have less variance in their KOIN returns. Visiting the marketplace more frequently results in a greater amount of total marketplace entry fees (Ethereum Transaction Fees) than they otherwise may have if they waited and made less visits with more hashes. Social Media Koinos has active accounts on Twitter and YouTube <br

playdapp

PlayDapp is a blockchain gaming platform and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace.

PlayDapp is a blockchain gaming platform and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace. The blockchain gaming platform allows players to play blockchain-based games without spending cryptocurrency. The marketplace allows gamers to trade, sell, and purchase items required for the different games offered on the gaming platform. Overview PlayDapp is a Korean Blockchain Gaming Platform and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace, founded in 2017. Their headquarters is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. PlayDapp aims to provide the next generation blockchain-powered e-sports service for gamer & developers. They bring non-Crypto game users into the blockchain game users through the PlayDapp service platform by providing PG solutions to play games without cryptocurrency. PlayDapp is a Decentralized application (dApp) game portal that provides a peer-to-peer (C2C) marketplace. PlayDapp’s games are interoperable and offer a broad portfolio of games for gamers to enjoy with Non-Fungible Token (NFT). Features DozerBird and CryptoDozer crossplay Introducing the PlayDapp game collection PlayDapp Marketplace PlayDapp's Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace was introduced in 2020. The marketplace allows gamers to trade, sell, and purchase items required for the different games offered on the gaming platform. The exchange is host to three games that can take advantage of this marketplace: Along with the Gods: Knights of the dawn, CryptoDozer and DozerBird. Each has unique items with their own values and other forms of transaction. The items acquired in these games can also be transferred over to future titles as well. Choi Sungwone, the general manager of PlayDapp’s strategy department, says: “We are in talks with famous domestic and foreign developers to allow game items in the RPG genre to be traded through NFT through PlayDapp MarketPlace in the future. We will take the lead in creating a healthy game culture by trading user-to-user items using blockchain technology and transparent game development companies will take the lead in creating a healthy game culture.” Auctions PlayDapp recently included Auction to their Marketplace, it is for both buyers and sellers, buyers can find great deals for items they want to purchase. Buyers also know the sellers of these NFTs want a quick sale, so they' pay attention to offers made. And the closer it gets to auction end time sale the hotter the item. How to put your NFT up for auction. Step 1- Select “Auction”. Step 2- Choose the currency you want to sell the NFT for, WETH or PLA. Step 3- Place the minimum bid here, that is the least amount you want the NFT to sell for. Step 4- Set how long the auction will run. Choose from three days, five days, one week, or one month. Step 5- Ensure you select the check box to receive email notifications of bids. Step 6- Click “post your listing” and your NFT auction will begin. PlayDapp Games The blockchain gaming platform allows players to play blockchain-based games without spending cryptocurrency. PlayDapp have currently developed have games like: CryptoDozer, Coin pusher game where players push coins & collect crypto dolls to earn Ethereum (ETH). Players can then combine those collected Dolls into NFT Fancy Dolls, which change gameplay and can be traded at the marketplace. DozerBird, a Run game, in which players tapping & timing skills are put to test. Players control collectible DozerBirds, fly through obstacles and collect key fragments for CryptoDozer. Along with the Gods: Knights of the dawn, which is a Massively Multi-Player Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). Along with the Gods blockchain upcycling allows players to convert certain game items (Max Level Ancient God Heroes and Runes) to NFTs and trade these NFTs on the PlayDapp Polygon Marketplace for cryptocurrency. Users can also convert purchased NFTs into game items you can use in Along with the Gods. Lastly, Dozer Treasures, which is an AR Game. CryptoDozer and DozerBird were the first Decentralized application (dApp)-based games PlayDapp released in 2019. CryptoDozer beat CryptoKitties in transactions, becoming the most popular blockchain game at the time. CryptoDozer and DozerBird were featured among the first games on Samsung Electronics’ blockchain wallet. These two games had a unique interoperable nature which was a world first, they were spotlighted as a successful project at SDC 2019 (Samsung Developer Conference) held in the U.S. They plan to release more games soon, including Blade Waltz, a MORPG, Town Avengers, a Shooting action game, ASTA, a Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), Playz Escape and Like Squad: Battle Royale. PlayDapp has also launched ‘PlayDapp Town’ on Metaverse game platform Roblox. PlayDapp Token (PLA) PlayDapp's Vision and Missions PLA, the native token of PlayDapp, is a core utility token utilizing the ERC20 standard. PLA acts as the primary fungible token for the processing of transactions from users. Game dApp operators or developers receive PLA upon each in-game purchase or trade, after a small transaction fee is deducted by PlayDapp. Tokenomics | Token Symbol | PLA | | ------------ | --- | | Token Name | PlayDapp Token | | | | | Token Contract | 0x3a4f40631a4f906c2BaD353Ed06De7A5D3fCb430 | | Total Token Supply | 700,000,000 PLA | | Investor & Partner | 455,000,000 PLA | | PlayDapp Eco-System | 100,000,000 PLA | | Team | 95,000,000 PLA | | Advisors | 25,000,000 PLA | | Marketing | 25,000,000 PLA | Team The PlayDapp team is a group of 40 veteran developers, operators, marketers, and designers with leader groups of 10 to 20 years’ experience in the PC online & mobile gaming industry. Brian Choi - CEO and Head of Finance Moshua Choi - Head of Strategy Ozzy Koh - Head of Technology Sang Chung - Head of Business PlayDapp"s Mission PlayDapp's mission is to create a world where digital assets are more valuable and accessible to everyone through: Content Leverage Use CryptoDozer character in game CryptoDozer key material acquisition in other games As the number of games increases, Maximizing Content Leverage C2C Marketplace Trade characters, keys, pets, items, etc. via users at Market Place. Platform Leverage Leverage with Ethereum (ETH), XRP, BCH, KLAY, LIBRA etc. using Interchain or DEX Seed Funding PlayDapp secured a total of $2.5 Million in seed investment from global top-notch investors, including: Nexus One Quest Capital Slost Block Towers Heritage Blocks Blockwater Management 100 & 100 Venture Capital Alphain Ventures Vestiguim BloCore ELJOVI Chain Cabinet Collaborations PlayDapp has partnered with many huge companies and organizations including: Facebook, Polygon (formerly Matic Network), The Sandbox (SAND), DappRadar, Samsung, Fintech Danal, LINE, EVR Studio, InfoSeed, Chainlink, DSRV, O Link, Portis, Klaytn, CertiK Foundation (CTK), DAM and many others. PlayDapp x Coinbase Wallet PlayDapp and Coinbase partnered together to launch Coinbase Wallet Connect on PlayDapp’s Polygon NFT marketplace. Users of Coinbase, one of the world’s largest exchanges, can trade NFTs on the PlayDapp Polygon marketplace simply by linking their wallets. PlayDapp x Ludena Protocol PlayDapp's CEO, Brian Choi has signed a partnership agreement with Blockchain Gamified Social Platform Ludena Protocol's CEO, Joshua Kim. With this partnership agreement, PlayDapp will open PlayDapp’s NFT marketplace 'playdapp.com' to provide an environment where Ludena Protocol NFT items can be traded for PlayDapp tokens (PLA) between global users. PlayDapp x Danal FinTech On 28th April 2021, Danal FinTech and PlayDapp partnered together to open a payment service that purchases NFTs of various services provided by PlayDapp through Paycoin (PCI). PlayDapp x Polygon On April 21, 2020, PlayDapp (CEO Brian Choi) signed a partnership with Polygon to enhance blockchain speed and security. PlayDapp collaborated with Polygon (formerly Matic Network) to launch Polygon version of its PlayDapp NFT marketplace. It will service Polygon network NFT, such as PlayDapp Town Playz. The launch of the PlayDapp Polygon Marketplace will enable a faster and more cost-effective blockchain game service. PlayDapp x CLAF PlayDapp (CEO Brian Choi) has signed a partnership contract with Korean game developer CLAF (CEO Choi Yong-seok) to realize mutual benefits in blockchain gaming. CLAF is a Korean game developer with over 10 years of development experience developing games for various platforms such as mobile and VR. With this contract, PlayDapp provides its self-developed PlayDapp SDK to three flagship CLAF games, Town Avengers, Like Squad, and Playz Escape. By using the PlayDapp SDK it becomes easy for developers to introduce NFT systems and technology to existing games. PlayDapp x Haechi Labs PlayDapp (CEO Brian Choi) has collaborated with HAECHI LABS, a specialist Korean blockchain company. With the contract between PlayDapp and HAECHI LABS, PlayDapp plans to integrate the Henesis Wallet API, developed by HAECHI LABS with its own priority technology, as across PlayDapp Services, allowing users to make transactions with Bitcoin (BTC). PlayDapp x Chainlink Blockchain service platform PlayDapp (CEO Brian Choi) has signed a collaboration agreement with ChainLink to realize mutual benefits in blockchain-related businesses. The two companies will integrate Chainlink’s VRF system to make the synthesis func

genaro-network

It is a cryptocurrency that operates on the Ethereum platform. Users can issue GNX tokens through mining.

Genaro Network (ticker symbol: GNX) is a cryptocurrency. It is the first decentralized storage network with a Turing-complete public blockchain. Overview Genaro has pioneered the concept of Blockchain 3.0, a platform built around the first Turing complete public chain with an integrated decentralized storage network. Blockchain developers will have a one-stop solution to deploy advanced smart contracts and store data simultaneously. The technological ecosystem will contribute to blockchain infrastructure development by establishing common standards for decentralized applications. To support the growth of the ecosystem, Genaro Network will open and operate a series of real-world hubs, with an internal token-based economic model including an in-house accelerator program, in places such as Singapore, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay Area. This combination of blockchain storage infrastructure, decentralized application standards, and a global network of hubs and accelerators will enable the incubation of hundreds, and then thousands, of decentralized applications built on the Genaro Network, becoming the first app store of the blockchain. Genaro is part of the revolution to move from "Cloud" to “Blockchain!" Genaro believes that only when a blockchain can access and analyze big data in the real world can decentralized applications be as useful as Internet applications. What is Genaro Network? Genaro Network is the first Turing Complete Public Chain with Decentralized Storage Network, providing blockchain developers with a one-stop solution to deploy smart contracts and store data simultaneously. Meanwhile, Genaro provides everyone with a trustworthy internet and a sharing community. As the creator behind the blockchain 3.0 concept, Genaro aims to contribute to blockchain infrastructure technology development. Through the Genaro Hub and Accelerator, we aim to foster thousands of DAPPS, to move applications from "Cloud" to "Blockchain” and thereby create a global blockchain ecosystem. History The Genaro idea was first proposed in March, 2016. During the past one and half years, the Genaro Vulcan and Epsilon plans have been accomplished successfully. The Genaro team is now working on what are known as its Romulus plan and Eden plan – building the decentralized storage network for DAPPs and user friendly applications for users to share their unused storage space. Finally, the Genaro Altair plan will see the creation of the whole blockchain 3.0 ecosystem, where DAPPs can be easily deployed via the Genaro public chain and storage network. Genaro Hub and Genaro Accelerator The Genaro Hub is designed to be a revolutionary workspace where concepts of coworking, coliving, and cocreating are combined, and all linked together by a social and business community utilizing the Genaro ecosystem. One of the major components of the Hub will be the Genaro Accelerator, a resident incubation and acceleration platform that will support the creation of the DAPPS that utilize the Genaro Network. It will provide mentorship, technical expertise, marketing support, and community funding to allow the teams and projects to flourish. The Team Genaro was cofounded by several entrepreneurs and passionate developers of the blockchain industry. Larry Liu Larry Liu- As the project lead of Genaro, Larry is a serial entrepreneur with an engineering background. He was once a security engineer in HP, Silicon Valley after graduating from Northwestern University, U.S.A. Larry has rich D&R experience in the fields of blockchain and AI. He also has successfully launched several businesses and companies, including an online education platform, a technical consultant community and a digital cross-border transfer wallet. Jason Inch Jason Inch- As a key contributor to Genaro, Jason brings a depth of knowledge and experience from more than 20 years in the technology industry as an executive and entrepreneur. He has an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and also studied at CEIBS. Jason is also an accomplished writer with several books about China’s economy. His most recent book is called China 4.0 and he is also the founder of the China Business Events meetup community. Waylon Wu Waylon Wu- As the chief technology officer of Genaro, Waylon has rich experience in blockchain technology. He was once the core technical member of Maxim Integrated, Silicon Valley. In 2015, He cofounded Rum Tech, a technology company in the trade industry. He started Ethereum DAPP development early in 2015. His past Ethereum project obtained investment from Xiaoshan Government in 2016 and he attended Consensus 2017 on behalf of Genaro. Andrea Liu Andrea Liu- As Genaro’s chief operating officer, Andrea has rich experience in marketing. She is a serial entrepreneur who successfully co-founded social enterprise LOHAUS, business consulting company ICT Learning and China Business Events, a community organization. She was an early devotee and impeller of the blockchain and is also skilled in marketing public relations, branding, organization & operation management and strategy making.

thorchain

A decentralized cross-chain exchange called HORChain ($RUNE) allows users to trade cross-chain assets via liquidity pools.

THORChain ($RUNE) is a Decentralized cross-chain exchange where traders can exchange cross-chain assets through liquidity pools across various blockchain trading networks like Binance Chain, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. ThorChain was founded in June 2018. RUNE is the native token of THORChain that owners can use to participate in the network or add to a liquidity pool. Overview THORChain is a decentralized liquidity network (DLN) which enables assets on almost any blockchain to be swapped across liquîdity pools. Liquidity is provided by Stakers who earn fees on otherwise product assets, and traders arbitrage and balance pools to correct market prices. THORChain aims to enable the movement of the assets themselves on their home chains. THORChain's liquidity marketplace design obviates the need for order book exchanges when simply swapping one asset fôr another and provîdes ancillary benefits including manipulation resistance and on-chain price feeds. THORChain is able to remäin chain-agnostic, favoring no speçific asset or blockchain and able to scale without sacrificing security. THORChain was audited by Kudelski Security and CertiK. THORChain is listed on Binance, MXC Exchange, BitMax, and Hotbit. Company THORChain (founded on the 1st of June 2018) is a crypto-based, finance-oriented, and technology-defined organization located in Switzerland and registered in Singapore. The THORChain ecosystem is built for a singular purpose, which is to create a massîve payment network for payment freedom. With such a vision, the orgänization aims to eventually enable every of its user to pay for anything in any currency, with the availability of continuous liquidity, near-instant finality, and complete self-sovereignty. The company has a dedicated team member of about 11-50 employees and completed its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) round on July 1, 2018, with Jon Carr-Harris as the lead investor. THORChain consëquently ended its token sale on 20th July 2019, with a soft cap of 10,000 ETH . Features User Flexibility Users can stake digital assets in liquidity pools to earn more money from the trading platform and rewàrds in ‘RUNE’ tokens, whîch is THORChain's native token. THORChain utilizes its “Continuous Liquidity Pool (CLP)” to strategically adjust trading fees that are based on transaction size. "ThorChain" is a stake netwörk that relies on a number of validators bondîng Rune tokens in order to beçome eligible to earn block rewàrds from the network. . Network Security & Staking Depending on the number of liquidators bonding “Rune collateral” it becomes valid to earn block rewards from the network. Also since a BFT algorithm is used (Tendermint), the number of validators must be capped in order to get to the finality in each roúnd of block proposals. . Matching the universal architectural design, it is expected in the ThorChain ecosystem to have 100 validators lunch on the network, in terms of inçreasing the number of years to a lärger number. THORChain must not only achieve optimal resúlts in terms of network but müst also obtain ideal asset security in order to protect its cross-chain bridges that will be holding external assets. Staking is a continuous part of the ThorChain protocol that will provide liquidity to all assets. Due to the pattern which CLPs are being created along the instantiation of digital assets on THORChain, there will always be considerable liquidity depth to assets .. Consensus THORChain could be called Proof-of-stake (PoS) network, but there are also some differences that warrant it being called a Proof of Bond netwórk instead. In THORChain, the nodes commit a bond (minimum of 1,000,000 $RUNE) in order to be chûrned in. However, this bond isn't just used to identify a node (give them a voting slot), it is used to underwrite the asséts in the pools. If the node attempts to steal assets, then their bond is deducted to the amount of the asséts they stole (1.5x), and the pools are màde whole. Additionally, nodes have to perform a lot of mandatory serviçes, else their bond is deducted. Ecosystem THORChain's Ecosystem has a number of compartments that ensures that it is decentralized and secure. Some of these functioning ecosystem components include- Understanding BepSwap: The GUIDE BEPSwap: BEPSwap is an Internet web-client that is deliberately restricted to Binance Smart Chain assets. This part of the THORChain's ecosystem is not intended to be maintained long term, instead, it will be replaced by ASGARDEX. ASGARDEX: ASGARDEX is a censorship-resistant desktop client that will be the main portal into the THORChain's ecosystem and provides a reference implementation. ASGARDEX is capable of keeping monitor the full life-cycle of a transaction, thereby ensuring compatibility with THORChain, having its control in hand. ASGARDEX uses open-source npm packages to provide the majority of the business logic, with practical ease for any community member/wallet/exchange to add THORChain integration. MIDGARD: Another key part of the THORChain's ecosystem is the MIDGARD. It is an open-source API run by every THORNode and provides a restful API that any client can consume to display data, as well as broadcast signed transactions back to connected chains. To connect to Midgard, the client (e.g wallet) must first confront several nodes to prevent being attacked or phished, since the security model of THORChain is strictly by-consensus. THORNodes: THORNodes also synchronizes by making the network function. Block Explorers can connect to a THORNode to display the underlying blockchain data. THORNodes can either be validators or a light node that simply syncs and displays data. THORNodes services the THORChain network each THORNode comprising of several independent servers in a cluster. All THORNodes communicate and operate in cooperation to create a cross-chain swapping network. Setting up a node will require users to: Set up manually Set up through Kubernetes Set up using Provider (In anticipation). THORChain's Ecosystem Actors Basically, four important actors function in different roles in the THORChain's ecosystem, including: LIQUIDITY PROVIDERS: These are Liquidity Providers (LPs) who get incentivized or paid for providing liquidity (assets) to the THORChain's Liquidity pools. Their compensation is done with swap fees and system rewards. This Compensation is determined by series of factors related to the pool and the state of the network. Liquidity providers within the THORChain, commit capital to pools that have exposure to underlying assets, thus liquidity providers gain exposure to those assets, which have free-floating market prices.Liquidity Providers deposit their assets in liquidity pools and earn yield in return. They earn tokens in THORChain's native token, RUNE, and the Liquidity pool's connected asset. For example, someone who has deposited in the BTC /RUNE pool will receive rewards in BTC and RUNE tokens. Liquidity Providers' yield, is calculated every block and it is paid out to them when they remove assets from the pool. LPs rewards are also calculated based on whether or not the block contains any swap transactions. If the block contains swap transactions then the amount of fees collected per pool defines the amount of rewards and if the block doesn't contain trades then the amount of assets in the pool determines the rewards. Given below are two examples of How Liquidity Providers (LPs) are compensated on either Block with swaps, or Block with no swaps: BLOCK WITH SWAPS This the way a block with fees splits the reward. In this example, 1000 RUNE is being divided as rewards: | Pool Depth (RUNE) | Fees | Percent of Fees (%) | Rewards | | ----------------- | ---- | ------------------- | ------- | | 1,000,000 | 1000 | 33% | 333 | | 2,000,000 | 0 | 0% | 0 | | 3,000,000 | 2000 | 67% | 667 | | 6,000,000 | 3000 | 100% | 1000 | BLOCK WITH NO SWAPS This is how a block with no fees splits the rewards. In this example, 1000 RUNE also is being divided: | Pool Depth (RUNE) | Fees | Percent of Fees (%) | Rewards | | ----------------- | ---- | ------------------- | ------- | | 1,000,000 | 0 | 17% | 167 | | 2,000,000 | 0 | 33% | 333 | | 3,000,000 | 0 | 50% | 500 | | 6,000,000 | 0 | 100% | 1000 | Thus ensuring that yields are being sent to where demand is being experienced - with fees being the proxy. Since fees are proportional to slip, it means the increase in rewards ensure that pools experiencing a lot of slip are being incentivized and will attract more liquidity. FACTORS AFFECTING YIELD Some of the factors that affect yields include Ownership % of Pool- Liquidity Providers (LPs) who own more of a pool receive more of that pool's rewards. Swap Volume- Higher swap volumes lead to higher fees and higher fees lead to higher rewards for liquidity providers. Swaps Size- Hastening exchange assets swappers tend to make larger swaps and Larger swaps lead to greater price slips, resulting in higher fees. Incentive Pendulum- This Pendulum balances the amount of capital bonded in the network versus pooled. Change in Asset Prices- Provided the price of the assets changes, then liquidity Providers (LPs) will receive more of one and less of the other. This may change yield if the yield is being priced in a third asset, ie, USD. SWAPPERS: These are THORChain actors/ users who swap their digital assets for other digital assets, thus allowing users to use the liquidity to swap assets ad-hoc, paying fees. The network aims to give users access to: A large variety of assets through cross-chain compatibility and simple asset listing Superior user experience through open finance protocols and permissionless a

cryppo

Cryppo NFT is a collection of 3777 3D, AI-generated NFTs designed with over 90 unique traits built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Cryppo NFT is a collection of 3777 3D, AI-generated NFTs designed with over 90 unique traits built on the Ethereum blockchain and launched by The Cryptonomist in partnership with Italian company ArtRights. The Cryppo World game is available on The Nemesis metaverse and is powered by $CRYPPO tokens, which support the game's and DAO's entire economy. CRYPPO 3D 3,777 NFTS AI-generated with over 90 unique traits Users can mint and hold Cryppo NFTs in order to gain access to the Cryppo World and participate in the DAO. The Cryppo World Metaverse provides holders with special opportunities to meet, communicate, play, and participate in exclusive events. The initial mint price of Cryppo NFT was 0.08 ETH. Overview The Cryppo NFT is more than an NFT collection with a series of 3,777 3D AI-generated Cryppos but also a DAO. !Cryppo NFTd.pngCryppo NFT Cryppo World is designed in The Nemesis metaverse, which allows players to immerse themselves in a virtual environment where their branded virtual locations and 3D NFT items become an integral part of the gameplay. The Cryppo NFT sale took place on December 21, 2021. The initial mint price for Cryppo NFT was 0.08 ETH + gas fees. On December 31, 2021, there will be a snapshot of the wallets of the Cryppo holders for the first airdrop of the $CRYPPO tokens. The airdrop distribution will take place in January 2022. Cryppo Story Cryppo is an adventurous hippopotamus (Hippopotamus cryptonomus) who has survived the significant changes in the crypto since the great eruption of the Nakamoto volcano that gave birth to the great conquests and battles of the ICO era, IEO, and even the market crash, KYC, and shitcoin. He is currently facing the greatest battle the NFTs and the Metaverse have ever faced in his NFT Valley. Cryppo DAO The Cryppo DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) whose rules are encoded as a smart contract that is transparent and controlled by $Cryppo holders which are all tracked on the blockchain. The Cryppo DAO was launched with the first Cryppo drop, where 10% of the 3,777 NFTs were reserved in favor of the pack and future projects, which all holders will be able to participate at the beginning of 2022. The DAO's treasury and governance $CRYPPO tokens will be built using all revenues from the sales, including the NFTs of the Cryppo DAO, for the benefit of the pack's members. All the holders will be able to stake their Cryppos, and further receive the $CRYPPO token. The Cryppo Genesis The Cryppo Genesis collection features 3,777 NFTs of the platform's adventurous Cryppo. By putting this NFT in staking, the holders will receive the $CRYPPO tokens, and if they wish to stake them as well, they will be able to join the governing DAO and participate in community choices. Staking House !Cryppo staking house.pngCryppo Staking House Holders can stake their Cryppo's NFTs by purchasing the NFT house for Cryppo. It will require a commitment of 243 days, or a gestation time, to bring the new members of the Cryppo Family into the world, and owners can earn $CRYPPO tokens every day as a reward for their rest. The Staking houses will be limited NFT editions that can accommodate 1, 2, or 4 Cryppo family members and can be freely resold if they are not in farming. Cryppo Family If holders decide to stake their Cryppo Genesis, they will be rewarded immediately with Cryppa, a special edition of Cryppo female that will increase the quotas for women in Cryppo World. In addition to holders growing their $CRYPPO tokens, if they also put Cryppa in the Staking house, they will receive the Cryppy's NFTs Cubs, which can be twins at times NFT Magazine The NFT Magazine, which is founded by The Cryptonomist is the first magazine to be read and collected on the Ethereum blockchain. It will be available to holders of the Cryppo NFTs as they will be the first members of the readers club participants. !NFT-mag-1-1-1140x600.jpgNFT Magazine The NFT Magazine can be minted and purchased on OpenSea. Additionally, owners of The NFT Magazine's first two covers will be eligible for a free mint of Cryppo, while those with one copy of the magazine will only be able to participate in the whitelist. As of December 2021, issues 01 and 02 have already sold out. There will be a public drop on OpenSea for 900 limited editions of Issue 03 on January 2, 2022. Roadmap 25% Sold 10 Cryppos will be given in an airdrop to the first members of the pack. 50% Sold 20% of each edition of The NFT Magazine will be dedicated to the pack during the pre-sale. 75% Sold They will have their Metaverse Cryppo World on The Nemesis to get the pack together. 100% Sold Cryppo NFT will become a DAO with their Governance Cryppo-Token for the pack. To the Moon Users will be able to buy land in Cryppo World, join special events with The NFT Magazine, attain exclusive Cryppo merch & apparel and participate in the creation of the new Cryppo pack for 2022.

forest-knight

Forest Knight is a free to play and play to earn strategy game powered by Ethereum & Polygon. It allows players to build team...

Forest Knight is a free to play and play to earn strategy game powered by Ethereum & Polygon (formerly Matic Network) Layer 2. The game allows players to build their own team of heroes that have all traveled from different realms to join the battle against the Skeleton Master. Forest Knight also focuses on blockchain gaming by utilizing Non-Fungible Token (NFT) items in the game, where players are the true owners of their items and can sell or trade their unique items whenever they want. Forest Knight is powered by the KNIGHT token. Basically, players can use the token to purchase accessories, weapons, skins, and virtual lands. They can also earn the tokens from winning arena battles, staking, and as part of governance. <br Overview The game was originally launched in October 2019 and was one of the first mobile games to embrace NFTs through the services of Enjin. Forest Knight is a Play-to-Earn mobile game powered by Ethereum & polygon Layer 2. It allows players to build their own team of heroes. A player's goal is to level up their heroes and equip them with unique and powerful NFTs to aid them in the journey. During this long journey, users will challenge other knights of the kingdom in the PvP Arena for rewards, join guilds with like-minded knights and fight in mass battles versus other guilds, train their own pets and gain KNIGHT tokens. Inspired by successful games, such as Heroes of Might and Magic and Clash Royale, the game combines PVE RPG experience, a PVP competitive and social gameplay modes and activities as well as a decentralized item ecosystem through game items as NFTs and world-building powered with DeFi elements. This strategy mobile game offers new quests on a daily basis. There are also story missions and dungeons to earn gold and resources. These items will allow players to upgrade their heroes with improved gear. In addition, there is a staking mechanism to earn interest in KNIGHT token holdings. Features Play-to-Earn & Free-to-Play Forest Knight combines casual mobile gaming with blockchain gaming to deliver an adventure, a captivating story, unique Heroes with special abilities, and exclusive NFTs designed for every Hero. The game has features that focus on both PVE and PVP. True Item Ownership In Forest Knight, NFTs are unique, exclusive, and powerful items that are designed for each hero. Their value depends on their rarity and strength. The rarer, the less there are, with some categories of NFTs having only 10 in existence. Marketplace One of the game’s main features is a virtual marketplace where players can buy and sell their land and other in-game items, such as weapons, rings, necklaces, and badges, which will help them to improve their team, contribute to the guild and challenge stronger players. In-game Assets There are in-game assets that can be deployed into the game and they can be bought on the marketplace. In addition, players can level up their NFTs by combining items of similar rarity and class and create new NFTs. Progression System Forest Knight will have a dynamic progression system that rewards players as they progress through the game. Players will progress through the game by winning stages, completing fun quests, and other activities. Competitive System One of the core features of the game is the PVP arena where players can show their skills to climb the ladders and win arena chests. The higher the player rank, the better the rewards out of the Arena chests. Top players will also be rewarded at the end of a season with scarce NFTs, which act as an incentive for the more professional scene. Thematic Events One of the key aspects of the game is the always-evolving ecosystem. From introducing new Heroes, portal appearances in the town up to world changes due to kingdom wars between players. Forest Knight will enable various possibilities for players to work on a shared goal and join resources to complete exciting and rewarding activities. The game will also have community-created events where players will be able to create and participate in activities. Gameplay Any player is the hero who just lost the battle against Skeleton Master and miraculously survived, yet lost all their memories. Their defeat affected the whole continent and the world currently is full of evil creatures and monsters. The town becomes their home to defend and operate from, recruit new companions, and go on an adventure. By progressing through the campaign, players get stronger and earn new equipment in the form of NFTs . !fetched-img-d5512add733ff000png.pngPlayers can merge their items to create stronger and unique equipment pieces, upgrade their heroes, and recruit heroes specific to the battle strategy they are looking for. The turn-based strategy gameplay is inspired by the traditional game of chess. Each hero can move a certain amount of cells and its special ability affects a certain pattern of the field, allowing for infinite strategic possibilities. After reaching a certain level, the player realizes he is not alone and the world is full of these towns and other strong teams of heroes. After buying a piece of land, the player can deploy buildings in the form of NFTs and smart contracts to participate in clan wars, earn game currencies and shape the future of the world map. Heroes !fetched-img-6f523c4225ead000png.png The heroes are players that have joined the Forest Knight to fight against the Skeleton Master’s invasion. These heroes can be upgraded and equipped with powerful items. Here is the list of in-game heroes: Pladin: Estmond, champion of justice who empowers nearby friendly heroes. Raider: Garek, a warrior whose fury is only matched by his comradery. Arcanist: Lavender, A manipulator of arcana magic guarding allies with impenetrable shields. Barbarian: Ghond, resilient warrior whose power can maim and stun foes. Samurai: Warrus, the unbreakable resolve that will fight to his last breath. Thief: Kayden, master of disguise and taking without force-if possible. Witch: Medeia, in nature she calls to powerful spells and hexes to destroy foes. Forest Knight: Bris, the first of the Knights imbued with magic and incredible powers. Ninja: Veneli, A saboteur with an affinity for large shurikens and deadly speed. Assasin: Freya, Stealth, and ambush prey with the finest daggers in chronville. Items also come in various rarity and are equipped in slots such as: Weapons Armor Necklace Rings Badge Tokenomics Knight Token Lore According to the storyline, after the invasions of the realms from the evil minions of the underworld, mysterious tokens started appearing. First, the citizens claimed that they would just leave them there, but soon enough we learned that they were being used to bribe them even when they had no idea of its powers or what the origin of these tokens was. As the realms start to unify, they send their most courageous heroes to fight alongside the Forest Knight and learn more about these mysterious tokens. Years of studying led them to create a newer and purer token that can’t be used or corrupted by the minions of the underworld. They named it "The Knight Token". A tribute to the Knights that are protecting the realms. The token was minted by the celestial Dwarves at the Mystic Forge. Said to be of solid gold infused with the purest light magic that protects it from corruption. The Knight Token is the most sought-after token — a sign of honor and trust which all of the realms would kindly trade with even for the hardest of silver and shiniest of gold. KNIGHT Token !fetched-img-5f973a5495bfc000png.png The KNIGHT token is the native digital cryptographically-secured utility token of the Forest Knight ecosystem (ERC20 token), which is intended to be used solely as the primary utility token within the ecosystem. KNIGHT is a non-refundable functional utility token that will be used as the medium of exchange between participants in the Forest Knight ecosystem. Its utility will allow players to use them in trading, purchasing items, buying and selling land, staking them for rewards, etc. But ultimately the team wants users, the player, to participate in an open economy across the world of Forest Knight. KNIGHT may only be utilized on the Forest Knight ecosystem and ownership of KNIGHT carries no rights, express or implied, other than the right to use KNIGHT as a means to enable usage of and interaction within the Forest Knight ecosystem. <br Token Allocation | Allocation type | Token amount | Use Case | | --------------- | ------------ | -------- | | Token sale | 10 000 000 | These tokens will be reserved for private & public sales. | | Team and Advisor | 15 000 000 | These tokens are allocated to founding and non-founding members of Forest Knight with at least 2 Years of vesting | | Marketing | 5 000 000 | These tokens are used for various marketing efforts. | | Ecosystem andCommunity | 45 000 000 | These tokens will be used for various ecosystem-building initiatives, bounties, incentive programs, Play2Earn, and more. | | Reserve | 25 000 000 | These tokens will be used for staking rewards. Any network participant can stake tokens to earn rewards and reduce the supply in the ecosystem. | | Total: | 100 000 000 | Total Allocated | NFT Battle Pass To i ncentivize players of all ranks to participate in the PVP battles, Forest Knight plans to introduce one of the most iconic multiplayer game features and combine it with a blockchain twist. Players will be completing missions and progressing through the battle pass which is an NFT itself. The NFT level determines the rewards a

devie-mohan

Devie Mohan is the Co-founder and CEO of Burnmark, a Fintech research company.

Devie Mohan is the Co-founder and CEO of Burnmark, a Fintech research company, and is a panel member on the ING group Think Forward initiative on better financial decision making. Career Devie is a Fintech industry adviser and analyst based in London. Since 2016, she is a Co-founder and CEO of Burnmark and a panel member on the ING group Think Forward initiative on better financial decision making. Previously, she was working in Marketing at Thomson Reuters and SunTec Business Solutions. Devie is also experienced Business Manager, having worked for Ericsson, SunTec Business Solutions and IBM. She served also as an Analyst with responsibilities for project analysis, management and consulting for ICT and infrastructure projects funded by USAID in Egypt, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Bangladesh, Tanzania and also at Goldman Sachs. Education Devie studied at University of California, Berkeley, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, IMD Business School and Boston University School of Management. Prior to that, she finished College of Engineering, Trivandrum. Achievements CityAM Fintech Powerlist: 7th most influential person in UK Fintech Jax Finance Fintech Influencer list: 9th most influential person in fintech globally FinTech100 list: 12 globally 4. Kurtosys Power 100 Women in Finance: 10 Silicon Republic’s 31 women strengthening the connection between finance and technology Rendity Top 10 Financial Bloggers: 5

the-lobstars

The Lobstars is a 7,777 Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection of Lobstar art on the Ethereum Blockchain by British contemporary...

The Lobstars is a 7,777 Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection of Lobstar art on the Ethereum Blockchain by British contemporary artist Philip Colbert, who is known as "Andy Warhol's godson." His Lobster figure is well-known across the world, and he has shown in galleries all over the world. Overview The set of 7777 distinct NFT lobster images features Colbert's vibrant graphic pop-art style and includes possession of a collectible crustacean as well as citizenship to Colbert's surreal metaverse Lobsteropolis City which is the largest art world on Decentraland, covering 57 parcels. !https___hypebeastcom_image_2020_11_philip-colbert-lobsteropolis-saatchi-gallery-london-exhibition-5jpg.jpegphilip-colbert-lobsteropolis-saatchi-gallery-london-exhibition- They have their own Lobster ID and come in a number of rarities (Every Day, Star, Superstar, Legendary, and Masterpiece), all of which are revealed to the owner after purchase. Colbert's cartoon Lobster alter ego, dubbed the "godson of Andy Warhol," has amassed a worldwide following. His vibrant hyper pop sweeping paintings, sculptures, and collectibles have become a worldwide sensation, with works in museums and private collections all over the world. Colbert's digital and virtual projects are natural evolutions of his work, which analyzes the patterns of modern digital culture and their link to a larger art historical discussion. The lobster is an art protagonist in Colbert's modern pop art cosmos. In the digital era, his work aims to advance collage methods. In a Magritte-like style, Colbert superimposes common things onto people and blends portraiture and popular culture in his works. His materialistic alter-ego is the lobster. Lobsteropolis is a sci-fi future in which, owing to lockdowns, only robots are allowed to go outside and explore the physical world, while humans are forced to stay within. The lobster, according to Colbert, is on a journey for romance and human connection, taking on many disguises and personalities. The launch of Lobsteropolis City in June 2021 was preceded by an exhibition and auction at the Lobster Land Museum, curated and hosted by internationally renowned art auctioneer and dealer Simon de Pury, a live DJ set at Lobster Land Records by legendary American New wave band DEVO, and a physical launch event at the Serpentine Gallery in London. Lobsters, crabs, octopuses, and other similar species will be included in the Animal welfare (Sentience) Bill, according to the recent UK government announcement. This opens the door to legal protection from practices like being cooked alive and having their pincer tendons severed. "The European lobster is a fascinating but fragile species because of its high value, which leads to heavy fishing pressure. The National Lobster Hatchery's study and observations on the lobster's unique lifespan, anatomy, genetics, and behaviors continue to yield new and intriguing findings.The NLH hopes to maintain the long-term survival of our essential marine food resources and assist conserve our historic coastal history by releasing young lobsters into the environment." – The National Lobster Hatchery's Clare Stanley Colbert has spent the last 12 months working closely with Dr. Kevin Scott at the St. Abbs Marine Reserve and the Robotics Development at University College London to investigate the intelligence of these iconic mystical clawed crustaceans that have occupied a prominent place in history for over 100,000 years. Community The project's goal is to create a community with a strong Lobstar philosophy of life. Being a Lobstar is an attitude and a state of mind. Lobstars dare to be bold, hilarious, and colorful in life because they respect the transformative potential of positive creative energy and how they can incorporate it into everyday life. Lobsters are fundamentally surrealists as well. Minting Lobster List holders who have won in various ways benefit from the minting (Twitter and collaborations giveaways, Discord activity, and so on ). The Lobstars NFT had a 0.077 ETH mint price and the minting process was divided into three stages: 2022/4/10 23:00 Beijing time, community pre-sale Pre-sale for cooperation: 2022/4/12 00:00 Beijing time Public and gallery sales begin at 00:00 Beijing time on April 13, 2022. The NFTs will then be available for purchase on the secondary market, which is already available on OpenSea and LooksRare. NFT Utility Holders will become residents of Lobsteropolis, and get access to unique in-person events, lobster and robotics research, freebies, apparel, documentary, animated television program development, and much more. !6219301b7c9eea9991d1765b_ID-cardpng.pngLobsteropolis ID card This collection of one-of-a-kind Lobster Portrait Non-Fungible Token (NFT) also serves as a Lobster ID card and is an integral element of what the artist hopes to be the most inventive community art project in the metaverse. From 'Every Day' to 'Star,' 'Superstar,' and 'Legendary,' the NFT rarity of the 7777 "Lobstars" remains secret until after purchase, ranging from 'Every Day' to the rarest of all "Lobstars," the 'Masterpiece.' I have always believed that artists create worlds, and being an artist today I have more creative possibilities to push this idea further than has ever been possible . said Philip Colbert Custom Lobsteropolis ID cards as a representation of access to Decentraland hangout spots and upcoming events (and IRL). Access to the Lobsteropolis Foundation (pioneers in lobster research) and the Lobster Robotics Lab, as well as updates (robotics art project with UCL robotics). Lobster Holders Club - rewards and gifts to provide value to our community; the longer people stay, the more perks they'll receive. Merch + Collaborations: The platform is enthusiastic about merch and will be producing it to the high standards set by Philip via his work. For Philip Colbert, merch is a continuation of his art, and it will be performed to the highest standards imaginable, whether tangible or digital. Lobsteropolis Lobsteropolis is the biggest UK survey of Colbert's world so far, and it's been built to function both online and in situ, with robots allowing visitors to interact with the show. Colbert's restricted horizons and own social media echo chamber drove him to imagine Lobsteropolis as a response to the epidemic while under lockdown. Taking a visit to a gallery and seeing art in situ is an important aspect of society and culture where individuals are free to do what they want. !PB2MAYQ7RJCQFA72MMJU2ZZS2Mpng.pngLobsteropolis In June 2021, Philip Colbert, who also is a metaverse pioneer, debuted his city Lobsteropolis with a tangible event at the serpentine gallery in London. Lobsteropolis is still Decentraland's largest art world. Following the development of Lobsteropolis, it became evident that in order to take the project to the next level, it was necessary to create a community; therefore, the lobstars, or inhabitants of Lobsteropolis, were formed. Colbert has been developing his virtual world lobster planet for the past three years, showcasing it at museum displays all around the world via his virtual reality platforms and video games, so the project is a natural progression for his art world. "Forget cubism," adds Colbert, "this is creative expression and sensation on a whole other level." "The digital art movement is now a tidal wave, and so many new concepts are feasible, thanks to the advent of the nft." Lobsteropolis Foundation The Lobsteropolis Foundation was established to: 1. Support innovative lobster research. 2. Contribute to the protection of lobsters. Because lobsters have played such a large role in Philip Colbert's work, and he is enthusiastic about giving back to the species and uncovering intriguing information about them, the platform is thrilled to finance these research initiatives. Research Lobsters have featured on menus and in symbolic ways throughout history, beginning with the Moche people of Peru between 50 and 800 CE and continuing until the Viking period. They've long been studied for their seeming longevity, shedding their whole exoskeleton as they develop and change into new forms through a process known as 'molting.' Colbert Studio has paired Lobstars with The National Lobster Hatchery in Cornwall and the Whitby Lobster Hatchery in Whitby as a lobster-loving initiative that blends the digital and real worlds. Research will be supported for every "Lobstar" holder, and for every NFT sold, a real lobster will be released into the wild, providing real-time sustainable outputs with every digital contact. The Lobstars NFT-funded research will be disseminated to the community via Discord and the Lobstars social media, as well as manifested in future exhibitions and videos created as part of the project. The platform is also collaborating with the Stubbs Marine Station on a number of research articles and behavioral investigations. Focusing on elucidating lobster communication and behavior patterns. Conservation Colbert has been collaborating with experts from University College London, The National Lobster Hatchery in Cornwall, and The Whitby Hatchery for the past two years. In conjunction with the United Kingdom's new Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, each Lobstar owner will fund the release of a live lobster into the wild. In order to protect the lobster population, The Lobsters will release a juvenile lobster in the wild for every NFT coined. "Humans have a fascination with aliens, and lobsters provide me with an opportunity to converse with these extraterrestrials." The concept of an interspecies interaction inspire

lcx

LCX is an ERC20 token released on the Ethereum platform

LCX is an ERC-20 token released on the Ethereum platform, it is the Utility Token of the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, a Blockchain ecosystem and can be used for trading and transaction purposes such as LCX Terminal subscription and other fees within the LCX ecosystem. Overview on LCX LCX, the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, is a blockchain ecosystem for professional investors. LCX Terminal, is an advanced crypto trading software to trade on all major Cryptocurrency Exchanges within a single interface. LCX is planning a compliant security token platform for issuing, storing and trading of cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities and Digital asset after obtaining regulatory approval. !4950.png The LCX hit another milestone on the 30th of December, 2020 as the company secured eight licensed registrations, making it the first ever cryptocurrency platform to achieve this feat in Liechtenstein, this has given the company open gates to provide customers with broadest scope of Blockchain services. "LCX Exchange is a new generation of cryptocurrency exchange. 2021 will be the year of blockchain innovation and we see crypto compliance as key to success," says Monty Metzger, CEO & Founder of LCX.com. The license approvals comprised of compliant crypto exchange (Exchange Service Provider), digital asset and crypto custody (Token Depositary and Key Depositary), reliable price oracles (Price Service Provider), KYC, AML and crypto compliance services for tokenization and other blockchain projects (Identity Service Providers), safe and secure smart contract creation and delivery (Token Generator) and a token offering platform (Token Issuer on behalf of the clients). LCX Management The LCX is a company that has its major focus on technology, but in its growth has branched into the world of cryptocurrency and has now established expertise in the field with blockchain and banking inclusive. The management comprises a team of experts with Monty Metzger at the helm of affairs. The current Chief executive officer of the LCX is Monty C. M. Metzger, who is also the founder and chairman of the Board in the world class setup. Metzger is an experienced personality in the internet world and acclaimed thought leader on the future of digital. Monty started out as far back as 1998 when his first Internet company was founded after which he has moved on to co-found various tech companies. Moving from the likes of a future technology consultancy company which he co-founded with offices in Beijing, Munich, and New York City to becoming a business angel and investor, before co-founding Digital Leaders Ventures in Luxembourg in 2014, holding a post as a General Partner. He has had an indeed illustrious career in the tech world as has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with. LCX Exchange The LCX Exchange Is a Regulated Trading Venue Offering a Range of digital currencies. The LCX exchange hosts a classy trading platform for utilized for security tokens and other cryptocurrency assets. The LCX aims to satisfy the basic and strict standards of institutional investors providing traders with stability, transparency and auditability. The LCX exchange is built on a solid structure, with a high-performance matching engine giving it a proper foundation to offer top notch stability and service quality personalized to the needs of professional investors. The interface is also dynamic in that it makes available English and a host of other languages including German and Chinese for easy navigation of traders from different region, there is a plan for additional languages in the process of time. Advanced Trading Tools The LCX employs advanced tools for trading, making transactions the more convenient , a matching engine that supports limit orders, stop-loss orders, market orders as well other more advanced order types including the OCO orders. LCX will also make accessible to customers a proper and detailed record of trades and performance, henceforth making it easier for customers to sort, analyse and organize their data using visual and analytical tools. The reports are usually accessible through CSV and API providing dynamism and meeting the needs of a various of clients, from day traders and long-term investors and even to the large financial institutions. About LCX token The LCX Token is an ERC-20 token released on the Ethereum platform, it is is an exchange based token and the Utility Token of the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, a blockchain ecosystem and can be used for trading and transaction purposes such as LCX Terminal subscription and other fees within the LCX ecosystem and the official contract address is 0x037a54aab062628c9bbae1fdb1583c195585fe41 (Link to Etherscan). LCX Token Smart Contract: 0x037a54aab062628c9bbae1fdb1583c195585fe41 Token name: LCX Token Token symbol: LCX International Token Identification Number (ITIN): 3YJF06QR7 Tokenomics The initial total supply of LCX is an equivalent 1,000,000,000 LCX coins, but due to planned regular coin burn events, the supply will gradually decrease. The LCX has already conducted 5 token burns starting out from 2019 resulting in an equivalent of 50million tokens burned. The LCX currently has a circulating supply of 567,662,546 LCX and a total supply of 950,000,000 LCX tokens. The LCX also recently announced a Deep-Cold Storage for the company’s reserve of 100 Million LCX Token which is under fixed lockup until 1st of June 2023. This came as a confidence boost and major security update to the token users and customers at large. Details about the LCX Vault which is multi-category custody solution for digital assets in alignment with the Liechtenstein blockchain laws. LCX Vault has three major outstanding features; 1. Decentralized Self-Custody: Clients through this have full control of their digital asset by means of a hardware wallet incorporation and partner wallet solutions. 2. Hybrid Custody: An impeccably integrated digital asset protection at the LCX platform, giving users an open floor to perform transactions under secure, flexible, convenient and fast conditions. 3. Cold Storage: Highly proficient and efficient cryptocurrency custody, audited, protected and at highest physical security standards. Purchasing LCX tokens To buy LCX token directly from their official website, the outlined steps can be easily followed 1. Registration can be done at LCX: https://accounts.lcx.com/register 2. Before accessing interface Login at LCX Account via Email and password chosen during registration. 3. The next step is for user to verify their account 4. After verification, a deposit should be made in Ethereum or Bitcoin at your LCX Wallet. 5. The tab “Convert to LCX Token” can be accessed and selection made for intended quantity of purchase. 6. The user receives the LCX token almost instantly after confirmation. Utilizing the LCX tokens The LCX Token can be used for several transaction and trading purposes on the platform one of which is to pay for the subscription of LCX Terminal Pro Account. The token can be purchased at third party exchanges e.g., liquid. It must be noted that in order to use LCX Token, you first need to register on LCX Accounts Buyers of the LCX token stand a chance for quite a lot of benefits, available in the LCX ecosystem: On the LCX Exchange users receive up to 50% trading fees reduction at the LCX’s compliant digital asset exchange. Buyers are availed with full access on the LCX DeFi Terminal with permitted usage of the second layer DeFi (Decentralized Finance) protocol to enact limit on orders on Uniswap inclusive. On the LCX Terminal clients can become expert users with monthly fees of LCX tokens. Clients can seamlessly make fees payment LCX Vault and the platform’s crypto custody solutions. LCX Token Minimum Utility Value of 0.10 USD The value of the LCX token within the LCX ecosystem will be based on autonomous factors; supply and demand. In a bid to reward holders of the LCX token, the platform equates the token price to 0.10USD or the autonomous market price dependent on which ever is on the higher side at the time of transaction. LCX token burn A transparent structure will be implemented by the LCX due to token accumulation in the process of time for reduction of LCX token in supply through token burn. A total 100 percent of all LCX tokens received in payment process of the utility token will be burned once in every four months and at its end a publication released for the number of burned tokens. This will result in a gradual decrease in the supply of the LCX as against increasing activity. This decision by the LCX is set to be reviewed after a year. LCX token Exchange listings The LCX Token is also listed at several third-party Cryptocurrency Exchanges with different market pairs. An overview of such exchanges can be accessed on the CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko websites. The LCX Token is listed at Liquid (exchange) with three trading pairs (LCX / USDC ,LCX / ETH ,LCX / BTC) The LCX Token is listed at HitBTC exchange with two trading pairs (LCX / BTC ,LCX / ETH) The LCX Token is listed at IDEX exchange with two trading pairs (LCX / USDC ,LCX / ETH) LCX Referral Program The LCX also runs a referrals program that rewards customers who bring in or introduce the platform to others. One is required to create an account by signing up as all account holders qualify for the referral program, those referred are to sign up with the referral link of referee usually accessed from the user interface and available for sharing via social media followers and other contacts. For every new user the referee is rewarded with 100 $LCX Toke

prepo

prePO is a decentralized trading platform that democratizes pre-public equity.

prePo is a decentralized trading platform enabling people from all around the world to speculate on the value of pre-IPO companies and pre-token projects. The platform's goal is to democratize pre-public equity by making financial activities accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Overview prePO is a trading platform that aims to make pre-public investing accessible to everyone. By using prePO, individuals can gain synthetic exposure to pre-IPO companies or pre-token crypto projects. One of the key features of the prePO protocol is that traders can take synthetic positions on pre-IPO companies, pre-token projects, and eventually even real estate. Liquidity Providers (LPs) on prePO are not required to take long or short positions, and they are not at risk of liquidation. Additionally, prePO operates on a secure decentralized code that cannot be tampered with. The synthetic assets and LP positions on prePO are standard ERC20 and ERC721 tokens, which opens up opportunities for integration with other parts of the DeFi ecosystem. This integration could enable activities such as indexes, loan collateral, and multi-layered staking rewards. The prePO Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) governs prePO, with decisions made by a global community of PPO token stakers (also known as 'pregens'). Collateral Tokens (preCT) All prePO positions are backed by preCT (prePO Collateral Tokens), which are tokens backed by a collection of yield producing USD stablecoins. All amounts on the platform are denoted in USD, and preCT earnings are displayed as "Interest Earned (USD)". Tokenomics (PPO Token) PPO tokens can be earned by participating actively and contributing value to the prePO protocol. Traders can earn PPO tokens through various means such as trading fee reimbursements, ranking high in leaderboard contests, performing well for their copy traders, participating in each market's comment section, and staking PPO for future distributions. Pregens, on the other hand, earn PPO through "governance mining" by participating in governance and contributing to the prePO DAO, and receive retroactive rewards for their contributions. PPO Token Presale The token’s presale took place on September 20th, 2022, where a total of 6,504,061 PPO tokens were sold, and the total USDC contributed amount was of $390,244. !1WQ94qV0QGn34H2yGe8Y0zA.webpPPO Token Public Sale The PPO Token Public Sale took place on October 18th, 2022 on the Arbitrum network. USDC was accepted as payment and each PPO was priced at $0.10 with no vesting, meaning all PPO received was immediately available. PPO was designed to be initially non-transferable and non-tradable but fully functional for staking, governance, and rewards. !Screen Shot 2023-01-31 at 3.03.22 PM.png Staking When staked, users can receive PPO Power (a non-transferable ERC-20 token). PPO Power can be increased by staking for a longer period (time multiplier), unlocking achievements (achievements multiplier), or using power boosts (boosts multiplier). A Pregen's influence in governance and their share of future PPO reward distributions is determined by their share of overall PPO Power, which is calculated algorithmically. However, only Pregens who remain active, either through governance or through using the platform, will receive staking rewards. If a Pregen becomes inactive for an extended period, their rewards will be suspended and redistributed to other stakers. This way, high multipliers accrue to active long-term stakers and PPO - and the future of the protocol - ultimately ends up in the hands of Pregens with long-term conviction rather than short-term speculators. PPO Yield !1cdFvt97JvW2jU3wSFkh6Ig.webpPPO Yield is a new feature that has been recently introduced on January 24, 2023, aimed at helping PPO (Token) holders to increase their token holdings over time. The program operates through a user-friendly application that can be easily accessed by PPO holders. Once they log in, they can deposit their PPO tokens and start earning interests. One of the key features of PPO Yield is the compounding option. This means that users have the option to reinvest their accumulated interests, thereby compounding their returns. This feature has been designed to help users maximize their returns over a longer period of time. In addition to the compounding option, PPO Yield also offers a platform for users to store their tokens. Governance The governance process is as follows: 1. Propose: a member of the DAO makes a proposal/poll through the creation of a Topic on the Governance Forum. These posts are reviewed by a moderator, who check they are following the designated template and lock them after being approved 2. Discuss: The proposal discussion takes place within Discord Governance Channels 3. Vote: Proposal voting can proceed to a Snapshot vote if it receives support from at least one member of the Precog Council. For a PREP (proposal) vote to be valid, a minimum quorum of 5% of PPO Power is required and the vote must be open for consideration for at least 4 days before it is closed. Temperature Checks (polls), on the other hand, require a minimum of 3 days of consideration before closing 4. Enact: Proposals that successfully pass a vote will be executed Partnerships Arbitrum prePO announced that its PPO Token Presale would take place on Arbitrum. The presale did not have any restrictions on the minimum or maximum participation, with all participants receiving the same discounted price, and the allocation of tokens was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until exhaustion. Bond Protocol prePO integrated with Bond Protocol as an Arbitrum launch partner, which enabled users to purchase vesting PPO tokens at a discounted rate and provided prePO with the necessary capital for diversifying its treasury and improving protocol-owned liquidity. Funding prePO is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The company has received a total of 38 investors contributing to its growth, including Upside and Berggruen Holdings. prePO's most recent funding round took place on October 25, 2022, and was a Seed round. The company has raised a total of $3.2 million in funding.

lucho-poletti

Lucho Poletti s a well-established digital bitcoin & Propaganda artist who keeps raising the bar with his iconic art.

Lucho Poletti is a well-established digital bitcoin & Propaganda artist who keeps raising the bar with his iconic art. Professional Life Lucho runs e-commerce merchandise, internet blogs, social media accounts, and creates artwork with a pro-Bitcoin message, selling in physical art galleries in the major United States cities and Mexico, as well as online art collections and other blockchain-based digital assets platforms. During his time at Shotify where he owns and operates shop.hodlcrypto.co, an art shop for the HODL CRYPTO ART project selling artwork using a dropshipping business model. In February 2016, Lucho was the Business Intelligence at Consultant Business Intelligence in Texas Area. During his time there, he managed business intelligence data and reporting tools, ensuring the accuracy of data reported in dashboards used by management and executive teams and redefined business scope by synthesizing customer data, uncovering insights, and resulting in more well-targeted marketing campaigns and increased ROI on promotional budgets. As an ex-corporate employee with an M.S. in Finance with extensive experience with trading and capital markets, Lucho creates artwork with the intention of guiding people to become financially independent by education in the use of digital assets, particularly bitcoin. He is highly regarded as a top artist within the Bitcoin community. Lucho has been a full-time crypto-artist since late 2017 and has focused heavily on creating digital stills in styles ranging from banknotes & bearer bonds to political posters and pop culture icons & symbols which has to draw attention to Bitcoin & force outsiders to confront the idea of using it. NFT Collections CYPHER DEOS !imageLucho Poletti, a prominent bitcoin artist, created Cypher Deos, a key piece of Bitcoin Renaissance art. Cypher Deos, who draws inspiration from Hieronymus Bosch's The Last Judgment and The Garden of Earthly Delights, using a three-part triptych structure to tell a gripping tale about the problems with the debt-based fiat currency system and to advocate Bitcoin as a potential fix. In order to provide an immersive audiovisual experience, Cypher Deos recreates the intricate degree of detail, symbolic allusions, and many character drawings from the original Renaissance works. On April 29, Cypher Deos' NFT collection was released on Nifty Gateway. Animations from augmented reality are included on physical prints. ANONYMOUS LEADER The Small Boney is 10 prints in a limited edition on fine art paper with a weight of 200 gsm from Hahnemuhle. Hard plastic tube used for shipping. A thin layer of protective wrapping is placed between each of the fine art prints that are shipped together. !AnonymousLeader_3LittleBoneyprints-01_1080x.webp Honors & Awards Star employee recognition award - Entrepreneurship (December 2014): Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail. Description: Recognized by CEO, Commercial VP, and Human Resources VP for significant contributions demonstrating the value of entrepreneurship.

kusama

Kusama is a scalable network of specialized blockchains built using Substrate and nearly the same codebase as Polkadot.

Kusama is a scalable multi-chain Network designed for innovation and early stage Polkadot deployments. Trivia Users can validate, nominate validators, bond parachains, pay for interop message passing, and vote on governance referenda. The name Canary comes from the idea of canaries that were used in coal mines to give warning to miners by detecting carbon monoxide and other toxic gases that could hurt them. The Kusama Network acts as a canary by warning and helping detect any kind of vulnerabilities or weaknesses in the polkadot code base. Introduction The Kusama Network (KSM) is built on substate, a Blockchain building kit developed by Parity Technologies. Kusama has almost the same codebase as Polkadot, one of the most successful interoperable blockchains. !ksm.png Protocol The Platform is designed to provide a testbed for developers looking to innovate and deploy their own blockchain and can be used as a preparatory network before launching on Polkadot. Projects can choose to stay on Kusama for their final product. Kusama benefits from a low barrier to entry for deploying parachains, low bond requirements for validators, and is most commonly used by early-stage startups for experimentation. NPoS (Nominated Proof-of-stake) It is built on a multichain, heterogeneously-sharded design that uses a nominated proof-of-stake (NPoS) consensus system. NPoS is an alternative consensus mechanism to the energy intensive Proof-of-work (POW) scheme employed by several other blockchains. This system enables it to perform rapid on-chain upgrades without a fork, and support cross-chain message passing (XCMP) to enable communication with other parachains on the Kusama network. Governance Like Polkadot, Kusama features on-chain governance capabilities. This on-chain governance is both decentralized and permission-less, allowing anybody with Kusama (KSM) tokens or parachain tokens to vote on their respective governance proposals, which include putative upgrades, changes to the protocol, and feature requests. This on-chain governance procedure is roughly four times faster than that offered by Polkadot, with a combined voting and enactment period of just 15 days. Kusama serves projects that want to hit the ground running, launching updates and improvements without the need to implement a fork to do so, thereby ensuring maximum community cohesion. KSM Circulating Supply Kusama initially launched as an airdrop to those that participated in the Polkadot (DOT) token sale. These were distributed at a 1:1 rate, while those without DOT were able to obtain KSM by using a frictional faucet, this has since been decommissioned. Unlike Polkadot, Kusama has not undergone redenomination to increase its circulating supply. History Kusama was built by the same team that created Polkadot, a company known as Parity Technologies, founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, a world-renowned computer scientist and programmer, who also co-founded Ethereum. Kusama has also received grants from the Web3 Foundation, which was launched to help nurture and steward technologies and applications in the fields of decentralized web software protocols. The Web3 foundation also supports Kusama with research and community development. <br <br

dragonchain

Dragonchain is a cryptocurrency blockchain protocol originally developed by Joe Roets to allow for more data privacy.

Dragonchain (ticker symbol: DRGN) is a cryptocurrency blockchain protocol originally developed by Joe Roets to allow for more data privacy than other existing blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin. It is a public/private Hybrid blockchain platform that allows integration with other blockchain protocols, legacy systems, oracles, and API's. Overview DragonChain is a blockchain-based company and ecosystem originally developed by The Walt Disney Company in 2014. The project started as the “Disney Private Blockchain Platform” and was later released as open-source software in 2016. Dragonchain simplifies the integration of real business applications onto a blockchain and provides features such as easy integration, protection of business data and operations, currency agnosticism,and multiple currencies. Research and development of the Dragonchain project began in 2014. It started out as the Disney Private Blockchain platform and was released as open-source software. In 2017, the Dragonchain Foundation, a non-profit organization, was launched and the Dragonchain platform, as we know it today, was born. The foundation was created specifically to maintain ownership and responsibility of the open-source code. Since then, it has been taken over by the Dragonchain Foundation, a non-profit organization. In late 2017, the Dragonchain startup launched an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) as DRGN, and it raised approximately $13.7 million during a two-stage token sale. What DragonChain Does? Dragonchain helps companies quickly and easily incorporate blockchain into their business applications. Many companies might be interested in making this transition because of the benefits associated with serving clients over a blockchain – increased efficiency and security for transactions, a reduction of costs from eliminating potential fraud and scams, etc. More specifically, DragonChain is providing the serverless ecosystem that allows companies to start using blockchain applications in an easy, private, and secure way. They aim to give businesses a “turn-key” product that is compatible with the development stack that companies are currently used to like Java, C++, and Python. This means that businesses will now be able to build their own smart contracts (on the DragonChain platform) using common programming languages. Serverless system and smart contracts Established language support for smart contracts (Java, Python, Node, C, Go, etc.) Scalable Amazon AWS and Google deployments Secure Protection of business data and operations Advanced currency implementations Smart contract libraries Currency Agnostic Benefits Lower development cost utilizing existing development languages Faster speed to market Significantly higher levels of security Higher scalability How Dragonchain Works Dragonchain's blockchain technology delivers key capabilities like the secure protection of critical business data and operations, multi-currency support, currency agnosticism, and easy integration with business applications. Dragonchain also relies on a combination of basic and “context-based” verification systems that utilizes five base levels of nodes as well as a Level "X" type proprietary context verification node when desired that enables businesses to implement additional forms of verification on top of the base levels. The five base levels, or types of nodes, in Dragonchain are: Level 1 – The Business Node, the base level for processing transactions and approving or declining transactions Level 2 – The Enterprise Validation Node, for determining the validity of data decisions submitted by level one nodes Level 3 – The Network Diversity Node, which checks for errant nodes that may be compromised by validating and ensuring multiple sources of information Level 4 – The External Partner (Notary) Node, a third-party verification system designed to serve as an “independent witness” of data committed and reviewed by level 3 and higher-level nodes Level 5 – The Public Checkpoint Node, which serves for interacting with other public blockchains like Bitcoin to provide external "proof of existence" for the blocks committed within Dragonchain. Availability of Established Languages With this arrangement, and due to the abstraction of trust provided by the Dragonchain architecture,the user has access to multiple full languages as supported by AWS : Python Java Node.Js C These languages are consistently ranked in the top for usage in the real world in such surveys and studies as Redmonk Programming Language Ratings ,Stack Overflow Developer 6Survey ,Github Language Trends, and PYPL Programming Language Popularity Index.Availability of popular, established, and well understood languages for safe and secure use on a blockchain is a valuable capability in convenience and risk to the team and for adoption of the Dragonchain platform. Millions of active developers currently code fluently in one or more of these languages and Dragonchain will provide an easy path for these developers toward the use of blockchain technology. Dragonchain Platform The DragonChain offers a platform, where developers can create contracts in a variety of languages, in a server-less and scalable environment. Business data is protected and all contracts have the full access to Amazon Web Services. Dragonchain Incubator The DragonChain can also offers a Crowd-Scaled Incubator is where companies will be able to easily develop their blockchain projects by following DragonChain’s standardized process. Crowed-Scaled means that after the company develops it’s blockchain based product, it can be reviewed and scaled by a crowd consisting of people/investors from all over the world. If the blockchain project gets approval from these reviewers, the DragonChain incubator works to reduce the resources required for a client to get exposure on a developing project. Dragonchain Marketplace DragonChain Marketplace is basically to help the client companies by giving them access to a pool of verified Subject Matter Experts on topics like crypto, marketing, and software development. The Marketplace is also where DragonChain clients access the library of pre-developed smart contracts. Dragonchain Coin ($DRGN) Dragonchain coins were initially distributed via an initial coin offering that took place from October 2nd until November 2, in 2017. Dragonchain’s initial coin offering had no cap on contributions, which means contributors received the amount of tokens equal to their total percent contributed. Dragonchain did not actually meet its funding goal, but decided to continue work on the project. 55% of Dragons were distributed through the ICO. 20% was given to the team, 10% placed in reserves, 10% given to the foundation, and 5% placed in the Dragonfund. Total Supply: 433,494,437 DRGN Circulating Supply: 238,421,940 DRGN The DRGN coin was offered on October 2nd, 2017 at.0663 USD at the ICO and surpassed $4 by January of 2018. List of cryptocurrency exchanges that supports Dragonchain coin Allcoin Fatbtc Kucoin Gate.io Bancor Network Ether Delta IDEX Tidex Cobinhood CoinExchange DragonChain Wallets Dragon Coin (DRGN) is an ERC-20 token, so Dragonchain cryptocurrency can be stored in wallets that support storage of ERC-20 Tokens like: My EtherWallet(MEW) Metamask Coinomi Ledger NanoS Trezor. Dragonchain Team Joe Roets: CEO Principal Architect/Vision George Sarhanis: Chief Business officer Brandon Kite: Lead Developer Dylan Yelton: Developer Alex Benedetto: Developer Chin-One-Chan: Marketing Manager Asia

meter-governance

Meter Governance (MTRG) is a global currency that maintains long-term, stable purchasing power and can't be censored...

Meter Governance (MTRG) is a global currency that maintains long-term, stable purchasing power and can’t be censored or manipulated by third parties. Overview Meter is a layer 1, permissionless, low-volatility currency without collateral, oracle, or regulatory risk. It is fully decentralized that is anyone can create Meter through Proof-of-work mining, but no one can manipulate it. Thus it avoids counterparty and regulatory risk. No collateral is needed, collateral is not necessary to create Meter, making it immune to smart contract, collateral volatility, and oracle risk. Meter is fast and scalable, Meter processes thousands of transactions per second so transactions are confirmed almost instantly. How it Works? Meter uses an innovative economic and consensus design that separates currency creation (Proof of Work) with record keeping (Proof of Stake). Its value is supported by the price of 10 kWh of electricity, which is more stable in purchasing power than any fiat money in the world. How it can be Used 1. Everyday Payments: Meter can be used for everyday purchases and payments, such as for your cup of coffee, a new shirt, or payments to friends and family across the world. 2. Store of Value: While governments are devaluing their currencies with continuous printing, Meter maintains its long-term value so you can protect your hard-earned money. 3. Decentralized Finance App Development: Meter is a programmable Layer 1 infrastructure that can be used as secure medium of exchange for DeFi apps, or as a sidechain for other blockchains to allow value interaction across crypto assets. Teams Xiaohan Zhu- Co-founder and CEO Young Yu- Co-founder and Chief Architect Simon Zhang- Co-founder and Core Developer David Shao- Chief Cryptographic Architect Altay Sabyrbay- Engineering Mike Chan- CMO and Head Cheerleader

icon

ICON is a massive platform that will allow various blockchains to interact with each other.

ICON is a massive platform that will allow various blockchains to interact with each other via smart contracts. The project wants to “Hyperconnect the World” by “building one of the largest decentralized networks in the world.”. the ICON team is building a massive platform that will allow various blockchains to interact with each other via smart contracts. Existing within what developers brand the ICON Republic, communities will connect with each other using ICON’s loopchain technology. ICON’s end game is to provide a platform where players from financial, security, insurance, healthcare, educational, and commerce industries and beyond can 'coexist' and transact on a single network. How Does ICON Work? ICON’s platform is best thought of as a blockchain of blockchains. Independently-governed blockchains, that can function by their own rules, can operate on the ICON platform to work with each other. While in a Nexus (explained shortly), they wîll have to abide by certain rules, but thëy will still have governance over their individual Blockchains. Think of thëm as independeñt states, with their own rules, wòrking at a international level when they must cooperate with each other. These independent Blockchains connect to each other through the Nexus and have equal voting rights. The Decentralized Exchange that ICON offers will lêt them trade with éach other thröugh the common token, ICX. Every node has equal rights and hàve a say in the adjustment of 'ICX' transaction fees. These Community Representatives (“C-Reps”) are compensåted for maintaining their communîty’s blockchain with ICX tokens. To keep it simple, the Nexus and loopchain are the space where different ledgers can talk, and the tokens are the miçs with which they can communïcate. This system gives ICON the potential to become the largest and most sçalable blockchain in the world. It is a way of lettîng blockchains do what they wānt, while alsô leveraging the çapabilities of other Blockchains in one unified platform. It is a solution to a higher level problem. What Makes ICON Unique? If a cryptocurrency is to succeed, it will need robust proprietary technical architectúre that can live up to its hype. ICON doës indeed have a lot of interesting technical aspects that make sense given its intentions. DAVinCI Artificial Intelligence ICON uses AI for its distribution policies and to ensure that nödes in the network are fairly rewarded. The DAVinCI AIalgorithm wås developed by Dayli Intelligence. AI and blockchaîn are two technölogies perfectly suited for each other, playing off each other very well. They plan to teach the AI to learñ from several variables to achiéve full decentralization. DEX (Decentralized Exchange) There are pros and cons to both centralized and decentralized exchanges. The former is more convenient but less secure, and the latter, vice versa. ICON is offering its own Decentralized Exchange (DEX) that will link independently-governed blockchains, using the ICX token. The exchange rate is determined through the Bancor Protocol. ICON Republic Supported by loopchain, the ICON Republic is the hub that accommodates the individual communities that coexist on ICON’s platform. As previously stated, C-Reps connect each community to the republic at large. While separate communities can follow their own consensus mechanisms, the ICON Republic runs on the Loop Fault Tolerance (LFT) consensus algorithm. LFT functions much like DPoS, wherein C-Reps act as delegates for their respective communities in ICON’s larger government. As representatives, C-Rep nodes are responsible for voting on ICON Republic’s currency issuance and reward policy, resolving transaction discrepancies on ICON’s DEX, and maintaining network integrity. Again, the ICON Republic functions solely as a communications channel for ICON communities, and its governing system and the congress of C-Reps that comprise it have no control over individual blockchain communities. Additional Features A.I. and IISS: ICON implements artificial intelligence to manage reserve values and exchange rates, but it also uses A.I. to calculate the network’s Incentives Scoring System (IISS). Based on the DAVinCI financial solution A.I., IISS is responsible for determînîng a node’s ICX reward for its contributions to the netwörk. According to the ICON white paper, IISS calcülates rewards based on the following factors: “the node’s (1) frozen ICX, (2) C-Rep status, (3) ICX exchange volüme, (4) ICX exchange volumé of the whole commünity if it has one, (5) ICX volume traded through DEX if it has one and so on.” With DEX, community members can träde currencies that ICON’s reserve accommodates, without having to use püblic exchanges like Bittrex, Binance, or Bitfinex. DAPPs: As with Ethereum, anyone can use ICON to build decentralized applications (DAPPs) through its Nexus Public Channel. These applications are then listed in ICON’s DAPP store, and anyone with a Citizen Node can download and use these applications. The ICON Team When you’re gauging the potential for success for a particular blockchain project, the team running the project is a key factor. ICON’s team is expansive and impressive, with over 50 team members across at least 3 departments: blockchain, AI and marketing, design and security. Hailing from South Korea, one of Asia’s hottest cryptocurrency hubs, the team comprises individuals with expertise in blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, business and various software engineering sub-specialties. Sunghwan Kim is the head of the AI department. He has over 10 years experience in data analysis and development. His current interests lie in natural language processing and data engineering. Gail Kang leads the marketing department. She has over 14 years of experience in branding and marketing in various industries, including entertainment, finance and fashion. ICON is advised by 8 distinguished individuals. One of the most prominent advisors is Don Tapscott, who co-authored the book Blockchain Revolution and opened the Blockchain Research Institute. Jason Best, a crowdfunding mogul who is the co-founder of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, also advises the team. Yiseul Cho, who has experience working for Facebook and has run her own R&D blockchain lab, is another notable member. The other advisors are Ismail Malik, Simon Seojoon Kim, Eddy Travia, Jehan Chu and Paul Veradittakit. The ICON foundation’s council members include KJ Eee, JH Kim, Jay Kim, Hoon Lee, Min Kim and Guido Schmitz-Krummacher. Their expertise lies in artificial intelligence, blockchain, information security, financial analysis and entrepreneurship.

phoenix-global

Phoenix Global is a decentralized blockchain platform, created from the merger of APEX Network.

Phoenix Global is a decentralized blockchain platform, created from the merger of APEX Network and Red Pulse Phoenix in October 2020. Overview Apex Network Apex Technologies (formerly known as Chinapex) is a company, building Apex Network, a blockchain platform and ecosystem aimed at solving the problems faced by businesses in their B2C (business-to-consumer) interactions. Apex Technologies put the customer back in control of their data instead of relying on third-party data holders. Apex Technologies was ranked as the Top AI Company in China by China Internet Weekly, chosen as a Microsoft Accelerator Selectee and Microsoft Partner, and featured on the Forbes China Top 50 Most Promising Companies list. Apex Network was a decentralized exchange (DEX) that provided a «one-click» transfer of assets within the ecosystem. This was achieved through a two-way peg between sidechain tokens and mainnet CPX (Apex's native token). Taking two of Apex Technologies’ existing customers as an example, Finnair and Hilton, this would enable customers to swap Finnair miles for Hilton nights or vice versa. Apex Network's mainnet used a Dpos (Delegated-Proof-Of-Stake) consensus mechanism, while Proof-of-stake was the consensus mechanism of choice for the sidechains. Delegates (supernodes) had to hold a minimum amount of Apex Network's CPX tokens before they can be eligible to be voted. Once Supernode status was achieved, their main roles included 1) aggregation of transactions across the main network into blocks; 2) validation of the transactions by signing and broadcasting the blocks; 3) helping to resolve consensus issues in a democratic manner. In June 2019 Apex Network announced the launch of their initial mainnet technology. In October 2020 APEX Network and Red Pulse Phoenix merged into Phoenix Global. APEX Token (CPX) Apex Network held both their presale and crowdsale in January 2018. Token price at ICO was as follows: Presale: $0.085 (factoring in the 20% presale bonus) per CPX Crowdsale: $0.13 per CPX. CPX was traded on three exchanges: Switcheo (SWTH), Hotbit, and LBank. CPX Distribution: 50% for the token sale 25% for the platform and ecosystem growth 10% for the company reserve 15% for the team and advisors. Red Pulse Phoenix Founded in 2015, Red Pulse was a blockchain-based intelligence platform covering China's economy and capital markets. Red Pulse was the first application launched on the NEO blockchain, initially under the ticker RPX. However, PHX tokens replaced RPX after a significant upgrade in 2018 called Phoenix. When someone contributed information or research to the platform, Red Pulse assigned them a credibility score. This score was based on the accuracy of their submissions determined by readers, the Red Pulse team, and the overall popularity of their contributions. Contributors earned PHX tokens for their submissions. Anyone accessing the information on Red Pulse paid in PHX tokens. Furthermore, if a researcher wanted to find out more about particular market development, they could make a request on the platform. Then, anyone in the know could respond to the request and earn PHX tokens for their efforts. The company underwent an initial Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in 2017, raising $15 million. There was a significant upgrade in 2018 called Phoenix, which introduced enhanced smart contract functionality. This upgrade included proof of creation and ownership of content, alongside regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection. At that time, the project swapped out the initial RPX token for the Phoenix (PHX) token. In August 2018, RPX holders were given 1 PHX for every 1 RPX. PHX tokens were non-mineable. Instead, the platform operated a staking mechanism for node holders and used the NEO delegated Byzantine fault tolerance (dBFT) consensus algorithm. Anyone holding PHX (Phoenix) tokens could become a staker. To do so, they had to convert their PHX to PHF tokens (Phoenix Fire). The conversion was on a 1:1 ratio and Red Pulse called it “firing up.” The total supply of PHX increased by 10% each year. The newly created coins were split 50/50 between rewards for data contributors and rewards for stakers. The rewards for stakers were calculated based on a tiered model where those staking the most get the biggest rewards. All stakers earned a base rate of 5% per year. The difference between this payout, and the newly minted coins reserved for staking rewards went into a pool. Stakers got a share of this pool according to their tier level. Merger APEX Network and Red Pulse Phoenix cooperation Phoenix Global was created in October 2020 out of the merger of APEX Network and Red Pulse Phoenix. Per the announcements, on November 8, 2020, APEX's CPX token holders were airdropped 2.5 Red Pulse's PHX for every 1 CPX that they held. This PHX (NEP-5 token on NEO blockchain) could either be held in its current state or could be converted to PHB (BEP-2 on Binance blockchain) by depositing the PHX into their Binance wallet. After the merger, the APEX Network (CPX) tokens were deprecated and no longer tracked by data providers, such as CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap. According to announcements, Horizon DeFi (decentralized finance) platform is going to be created. By leveraging cross-blockchain platforms such as Cosmos and Tendermint, the Horizon platform will ensure interoperability with distinct blockchains such as the Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum, and NEO, among others. Phoenix Horizon Phoenix Horizon is a DeFi (decentralized finance) platform that facilitates the on-chain trading of synthetic assets that represent the real-world economy. Forked from Synthetix, Horizon will leverage the time-tested derivative liquidity protocol and bring interoperability, scalability, and a new array of tradable, real-world derivative products to the DeFi ecosystem. Horizon will be partnering with the Binance ecosystem and launching on the Binance Smart Chain. Horizon Token (HZN) The HZN token will collateralize the creation of tradable synthetic assets (‘hAssets’), drive the platform’s reward program as well as facilitate a DAO that will govern the protocol. By forking from the Synthetix Protocol, Horizon can adopt the token utility of SNX and focus on bringing it into the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem, as well as interoperability across many chains in the DeFi ecosystem. Horizon is committed to a properly decentralized governance structure, where HZN stakers have the power to produce Horizon Improvement Proposals (HIPs) and vote on them. Once governance is launched, HZN stakers will be responsible for managing critical parts of the protocol, including but not limited to: Collateralization ratio of hAssets Staking and Liquidity pool rewards Liquidity pool farms Exchange (fees, rewards, burns) Protocol direction and functional improvements . According to the Horizon litepaper that was released in December 2020, the initial launch distribution of HZN will be as follows: 50% for ecosystem incentives 25% for foundation 10% for team 10% for stakers (PHB) 5% for launch promotion. Staking HZN holders will be incentivized to stake their tokens into a community-based liquidity pool that will collateralize the issuance of all hAssets. HZN stakers will be rewarded with HZN staking rewards, which is generated from the token’s inflationary monetary policy, and exchange fees from the Horizon Exchange. Each transaction on the Horizon Exchange will incur up to a 0.3% exchange fee that will be distributed to HZN stakers at a rate proportional to their position size within the liquidity pool. hAsset Creation and the Collateralization Ratio All hAssets when created are assigned an exchange rate using price feeds supplied by oracles and are tradable cross-chain. When HZN is staked, hAssets will be issued at a 750% collateralization ratio to ensure there is sufficient collateral during price fluctuations. As the HZN price fluctuates the collateralization ratio will also fluctuate and the staker must restore their collateralization ratio by either burning or creating hAssets in order to reclaim their HZN. Horizon Exchange The Horizon Exchange will be a key player in expanding accessibility of different assets as well as providing seamless trading between any combination of assets (e.g. Amazon stock to synthetic oil). Since all hAssets are backed by the same community-based liquidity pool, it makes it easy to trade between hAsset tokens. This model provides for no slippage on trades and infinite liquidity up to the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the debt pool. The Horizon Exchange will also be developing a suite of trading tools, such as limit orders, stop-losses, trade histories, and fully functional charts for technical analysis. In the future, Horizon Exchange will look to expand into the margin, leverage, and options trading. Phoenix DeFi Oracle Horizon will benefit not only from established data feed oracles such as Chainlink and Band Protocol, but also proprietary data from the Phoenix DeFi Oracle to accommodate other assets such as stocks, non-US market indices, and illiquid/alternative assets such as real estate (REITs) and artwork. The Phoenix DeFi Oracle will utilize the existing Phoenix Chain, originally developed by the APEX team, and bring new utility to the PHB token by facilitating node operation and the validation of price feeds. The Phoenix DeFi Oracle will focus strictly on the on-chain price feeds of real-world assets mentioned above.

sifchain

Sifchain (EROWAN) is the omni-chain decentralized exchange (DEX), unlocking liquidity in various chains.

Sifchain (EROWAN) is the omni-chain decentralized exchange (DEX), unlocking liquidity in various chains to free people from egregious fees and inefficient trades. Sifchain was inspired by Thorchain and its mission-driven focus on cross-chain value exchange. Overview Sifchain is built on the Cosmos Software Development Kit (SDK). Therefore, it is compatible with other Cosmos Network blockchains like Kava, Akash, and Terra via the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. As such, it is 100 times more efficient than Ethereum (ETH)-based DEes like Uniswap in terms of both trading fees and transaction speed. Sifchain enables liquidity providers to add liquidity into Sifchain’s liquidity pools where they can earn income without the constraints that other exchanges put on them. Liquidity providers are able to deposit any token Sifchain supports to the appropriate pool. They can add liquidity asymmetrically, meaning they can add only Rowan or only TKN for any token. Liquidity providers can add or remove liquidity whenever they choose. As a decentralized exchange, Sifchain combines the best elements of liquidity pools and order books for optimal order execution. Sifchain’s mission is to be an omni-chain DEX. Sifchain, which inherits its infrastructure from Thorchain and Cosmos, will target 20–25 blockchains (such as Ethereum and Stellar) for cross-chain integration. EROWAN also simplifies the process of blockchain integration, lowering the development process for the open-source community so that additional cross-chain integrations will be cost minimized in terms of money and developer resources. Sifchain’s goal is for new blockchains to consider cross-chain integration as essential as a wallet or blockchain explorer (Block Explorer). Liquidity from all cryptocurrencies can then be accessed on-chain, allowing the coordinated deployment of capital from all cryptocurrencies by DAOs. Sifchain uses a two-way peg protocol which results in the swap of pegged tokens. Hybrid Orderbook and CLP: Sifchain combines the best elements of liquidity pools and order books for optimal order execution. While decentralized exchanges are currently dominated by liquidity pool algorithms optimized for token swaps, Sifchain will rethink the formulas used for liquidity pool algorithms from the first principles of complexity theory to implement adaptive AMMs suitable to limit orders and token swaps alike. Trading on margin: Sifchain allows traders to use margin on their trades by borrowing from the liquidity pool. Interest is set based on market demand and liquidity supply. This increases returns for liquidity providers in two ways; it provides interest as a second revenue stream in addition to swap fees and increases the size of swaps, and thus the size of swap fees. Sifchain's DAO Inspired by Compound, YFI, and Synthetix, Sifchain makes use of decentralized governance with SifDAO. SifDAO is launched alongside Rowan’s public sale and also receives a vested allocation of Rowan independent from the Sifchain team’s reserves. Rowan holders can vote on-chain as to how SifDAO should spend this allocation in support of Sifchain. The Sifchain core team encourages SifDAO to independently identify, fund, and execute plans it believes are conducive to the prosperity of Sifchain and Rowan. Sifchain Token (Rowan) Rowan is Sifchain’s governance token. Sifchain’s validators influence protocol changes with votes weighted in proportion to the amount of Rowan they hold. Rowan is provided to validators through protocol emissions (also known as block rewards) in exchange for staking to participate in network consensus. Rowan is also a settlement token similar to Bancor and Rune. Traders swapping two external assets (for example, ETH:BTC) will swap Rowan twice as an intermediary (ETH: ROWAN - ROWAN: BTC). When tokens are traded/swapped, poolers earn swap fee revenue according to the pool they select. Liquidity pool rewards are given through on-chain mechanisms which are fully automated and autonomous of any single user. Liquidity Mining Sifchain runs a 12-week liquidity mining program to incentivize users to invest early in its economy. Rewards are subject to change based on community feedback and governance over time.

coti

COTI is an enterprise-grade fintech platform, that Enables Cross-Chain Interoperations between other Blockchains

COTI is an enterprise-grade fintech platform that Enables Cross-Chain Interoperations between other Blockchains like Ethereum, EOS, and others. It is built on its own directed acyclic graph-based blockchain infrastructure with Proof of Trust consensus algorithm. History COTI was created by Samuel Falkon and David Assaraf in 2016. They both realized that there was a major need for a secure, scalable, and instant payment system that would support both fiat and crypto payments. They began to string together a number of advisors and partners to carry out the concept, including Shahaf Bar-Geffen who became the company's Chief Executive Officer. Overview COTI stands for "Currency Of The Internet", which accurately refers to its vision. COTI's vision is to build a decentralized and scalable payments network to facilitate efficient global commerce. At the core of COTI's infrastructure lies on the Trustchain, a proprietary consensus algorithm based on machine learning. The Trustchain lies on a "multi-DAG" (directed acyclic graph) data structure, which works in tandem to drive up scalability, processing over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS). On June 4, 2019, COTI completed its IEO and listing on KuCoin and reached its hard cap in line with high IEO demand. 5,623 users became COTI coin holders. Out of the approximately 35,000 people that participated in the IEO. COTI is also in the process of acquiring an EMI (Electronic Money Institute) License, which allows us to issue e-money or quasi-currency that can be withdrawn and converted into any other currencies and service third-party payments. EMI license holders are practically a bank, but only without the right to issue fiat loans. Products COTI's Universal Payment System (UPS) COTI Pay COTI Pay can process all payment types, both online and offline, including crypto and stable coins & credit cards & even a merchant’s native coin. It also has built-in financing with interest earned on deposits and business loans. COTI Pay components: Wallets. Trust scores for both consumers and merchants Arbitration to support disputes between consumers and merchants . COTI-X exchange. Merchant API with the ability to embed a ‘PAY WITH COTI’ button on the merchant website, as well as a callback to the merchant once the transaction is confirmed. On August 31, 2020, COTI Pay v.1.0 Viper went live. COTI Token: !0_ipLtn-v3S1gYAIWvpng.pngLiquidity pools on COTI-X COTI coins are created during the network’s genesis transaction, which makes COTI a fixed-supply DAG-based cryptocurrency. Following the network’s inception, there is no possibility to create or destroy COTI tokens as there are no mining activities associated with the COTI network. The total supply of COTI to be distributed during the launch of the main net is 2,000,000,000 COTI. COTI protocol-based applications have the ability to support additional types of tokens, although they are not considered COTI tokens and do not impact COTI token supply and demand. As of June 2020, COTI is listed on several exchanges: Binance, KuCoin, Binance DEX, BitMax.io now AscendEx, Bithumb, Gate.io, Bidesk, Coinbit, IDEX, CoinDCX, and Indodax. COTI-X Exchange COTI-X is built to provide liquidity to the COTI network. COTI-X will have 3 liquidity pools: Internal licensed exchange. Fiat On-Ramp External pools. The products that are entailed are: Fiat On-Ramp for COTI - a website and an integration to COTI Pay . COTI-X Swap Widget - a Fiat On-Ramp for partner tokens hosted on partners’ websites . COTI-X Swap pools - an incentivized external liquidity pools on various platforms COTI-X is an instant settlement layer of all forms of value on the COTI network, between users & consumers, and merchants. Powered by the various COTI-X liquidity pools. COTI-X is planned to be released around October 2020. COTI-X will launch on its own domain, cotix.io, but will also exist as a widget that will be installed both on COTI’s website and on COTI Pay, COTI’s official wallet. Team 1. Shahaf Bar-Geffen - CEO 2. Dr. Nir Haloani - CTO. 3. David Assaraf - Co-founder, COO. 4. Yair Lavi - CFO. 5. Efrat Bar-Lev - VP Marketing. 6. Tamir Schwartz - VP Product. 7. Samuel Falkon - Co-founder. 8. Eli Hallufgil - Technology Team Leader. 9. Anton Suslonov - Data Scientist. 10. Costa Chervotkin - Product Manager. 11. Yoni Neeman - Software Engineer. 12. Yaniv Dadon - Software Developer. 13. Tomer Armarnik - Software Engineer 14. Alex Stoliar - Software Developer. 15. Anna Bocharov - Community. 16. Oriane Maire - Community 17. Shani Assaraf - Project Manager. 18. Vladyslav Ovadenko - Community 19. Tamar Drachli - Social. Investors and Advisors Blackedge Capital. Ernst & Young. Block Crafters. Hard + Yaka. Base 16 Lancaster Group. Recruit Strategic Partners. Wave Financial

keep3r-network

Keep3r Network is a decentralized marketplace and cryptocurrency that allows for project jobs to be posted.

Keep3r Network (launched October 28th, 2020) is a decentralized marketplace and cryptocurrency that allows for project jobs to be posted, and for users to take them. Keep3r was founded by yEarn.finance creator Andre Cronje. The project has a native token with the ticker symbol KPR. Background Keep3r was quietly launched by yEarn creator Andre Cronje, with only a GitHub page made by his account and his interactions with the service being the indications that it was him behind the project. There was no social media post made about the project. Once users found out about the token, they began to trade the project's native token. On October 19, the price of the token briefly hit $2,000. The token initially traded for around $1. The service was built to be a decentralized job marketplace. It allows for projects to post listings for external developments, and for teams to find jobs. Discussing the point of registering a job, Cronje explains, A job can be any system that requires external execution, the scope of Keep3r is not to define or restrict the action taken, but to create an incentive mechanism for all parties involved. Keep3r Network's smart contracts were audited by PeckShield, a blockchain security company. The audit didn't uncover any critical security issues, only a few moderately risky bugs which have since been patched. A knockoff fork of KP3R with no affiliation to Cronje's project experienced a rug pull for over $50,000. It was called KPER. Keep3rV1 Token On October 29, Keep3r Network's V1 native token launch 'KP3R' (ticker symbol $KP3R) saw a surge in price, due to traders and yield farmers, who have historically 'aped' into projects from Cronje; most notably yEarn.finance. The token opened on Uniswap at $10, and grew 2000% within hours after launch. The token topped out to over $180 with a market capitalization of over $35 million. KP3R is the native token for the Keep3r Network, serving as a measure of reputation which allows holders to take on more complex jobs that require more trust. KP3R is minted when liquidity is added to the platform on Uniswap, there is no predetermined total supply. Service Jobs Within Keep3r Network, a 'Job' refers to a smart contract that seeks an external party to perform an action. Ideally, they want the actions to be performed in "good will." Keeper On Keep3r Network, the term 'Keeper' refers to an external party that executes a job for another party. Keep3r is not meant for job management, but more to allow contracts to register as jobs for keepers. It is the job of the keeper to set their infrastructure up and create their own individual rules. Governance On Keep3r Network, governance is strictly for bonded Keepers. If one wants to participate in governance, keepers must bond KPR. Once that is done, they will be allowed to delegate voting rights to themselves or other parties. Governance's main purpose is to approve and include jobs. When liquidity is provided for a particular job, a proposal is automatically created and sent to review, where bonded keepers will evaluate and decide whether or not they should be included. Another job that pertains to governance is managing keepers. When necessary, governance is able to manage keepers when viewing and resolving disputes, slashing, and revoking access.

star-atlas

Star Atlas (Launched in January 2021) is a Blockchain-based, space-themed, grand strategy video game built on the Solana...

Star Atlas (Launched in January 2021) is a Blockchain-based, space-themed, grand strategy video game built on the Solana Blockchain. It is a massive multiplayer Metaverse set in the distant future, in the year 2,620, where three major factions have emerged and are competing for resources and control: humankind, a consortium of alien races and sentient androids. The NFTs and Crypto trading within the Star Atlas ecosystem emphasizes the importance of real-world assets and ownership to build a strong in-game economy. Background Introduced earlier this year, Star Atlas was designed by an ambitious team of Blockchain and gaming engineers, as well as financial experts. The gaming project integrated on the Solana network has already gained widespread popularity in the Blockchain-based gaming sector, mainly due to its real-time game mechanics, next-gen engine, Blockchain mechanics, and economical system. The team built this unique Metaverse to expose players to a different gaming experience through a smooth combination of both traditional core gaming and Blockchain mechanics. So far the platform has partnered with the likes of Sino Global Capital, Yield Guild Games, and Animoca to “revolutionize the meaning of immersive experience”. Michael Wagner, Co-founder & CEO of Star Atlas believes that his gaming project has a place in the Blockchain. He firmly understand that the platform “will provide the most powerful opportunity in human history for players to realize economic benefits through the extraction of in-game virtual earnings into real-world income”. Game Overview Star Atlas is a massive multiplayer online game that takes place in a virtual gaming Metaverse. It is being built on Unreal Engine 5, allowing the game to feature cinema-quality, real-time environments. Star Atlas takes place in a futuristic science fiction setting in 2620, where three major factions have emerged and are competing for resources and control: humankind, a consortium of alien races and sentient androids. !fetched-img-9ab80e2591a76000png.png The gaming platform explores some of the recent technological breakthroughs by using Unreal Engine 5’s Nanite to create cinematic quality video games and visual experiences. Players on the Star Atlas Metaverse can trade, obtain and create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) within the Star Atlas universe thus enjoying an economy that reflects the tangibility, ownership, and value of real-world assets. Star Atlas is built on the Solana Blockchain and, therefore, stands to benefit from the network’s transactional throughput that supports an extremely high 50,000 TPS (transaction per second). The game combines different genres. It is part strategy in that you have to develop tactical plans of action on how to interact with other players and factions. Part of it is exploration, as the game features an abundance of stars for exploration and exploitation. Since players can travel to and explore these stars independently through first-person flight, it is in part a flight simulation. Lastly, players can mine resources and derive revenue streams from doing so, making it also a role-playing game. After choosing a faction, players initially start in faction security zones without combat to explore basic Gameplay. Later, they can venture out to medium-tier security and open Gameplay where combat is possible. In-Game Factions: The three in-game factions includes: Humankind who controls the MUD Territory Alien Races who Control the ONI Region Sentient androids Controls the Ustur Sector. Star Atlas Gameplay The Star Atlas experience is deeply rooted in Blockchain technology, where mining and staking are core operations to legitimize Decentralized assets. In the next-gen game, exploration is required of miners to discover valuable assets. Additionally, participants can actively establish mining and staking nodes, enhancing Gameplay and raising earning value. The overall wealth derived from mining opens new earning avenues for participants and contributes to their growth within the community. This gives them an opportunity to embody unique career choices and specializations, such as trading raw and refined ore, cargo hauling, and crafting retail components for the Marketplace. As a grand strategy genre, Star Atlas players are introduced to a claim staking mechanism to expand their empire. Moreover, Players can establish tactical trading routes either for offensive or defensive plans of action. Further by exploration and fuelled by an intergalactic conflict, the grand strategy game opens players to deep-space, crewed spaceships to discover celestial and terrestrial assets. In exploration mode, participants can explore a galaxy full of riches that can be mined, refined, and traded in the in-game marketplace. Furthermore, the exploration mode enables players to enjoy cinema likes graphics, with a top-down space view exposing the spaceship’s exterior, an x-ray view to enjoy the interior of the ships showcasing crew members, and a first-person cockpit/bridge view for players. Through an immersive space flight simulation, gamers are given a sense of ownership, allowing players to use state-of-the-art equipment such as virtual reality head-mounted displays, flight sticks, throttles, multi-functional button control panels, and head tracking hardware. Game Features 1\. Grand Strategy : The grand strategy genre of video games encourages claim staking to expand your empire and install strategic trade routes using an offensive and defensive tactical plan of action. In this mode the player primarily interacts with a dynamic overview of the charted and uncharted regions of space via the map view aka the Star Atlas. 2\. Exploration: To augment that grand strategy, Star Atlas enables players to captain deep-space, crewed spaceships to scan and discover celestial and terrestrial assets. Once discovered, rich claims that are staked can be mined, refined and traded through a network of commercial mining installations, refineries, and the Universal Marketplace. Exploration will lead to many other surprises in the outer limits of space. In this mode the player primarily interacts with a top down space view showing their spaceship exterior with the ability to go into an x-ray view to see the interior of the ship and the crew performing their individual tasks. Players can also captain and pilot the ship manually through the first person cockpit/bridge view. Cockpit view is also suitable for seated virtual reality gaming. 3\. Role\-Playing Game: The first principle driving the entire economy of Star Atlas is the mining Gameplay. The wealth derived from mining creates many other branching revenue streams for players to contribute to and establish a career. From trading raw and refined ore, to cargo hauling, to crafting retail components, there is a broad range of career choices a player can embody and advance within the specializations of that career. 4\. Space Flight Simulation: The beauty of space science-fantasy adventure is to manually pilot or captain your own spaceship into the vast unknown. For exploration, combat and various other role-specific game mechanics, the cockpit view gives a sense of ownership and grounding to a player’s chosen ship purchases. This immersive first person, seated view will allow players to utilize equipment such as flightsticks, throttles, multi-functional button control panels, head tracking hardware, and most importantly, virtual reality head-mounted displays. Star Atlas Galactic NFT Marketplace The Star Atlas Galactic Marketplace connects all players in-game to buy and sell all asset types and post job listings for paid, in-game tasks. !fetched-img-7aed57feec16b000jpg.jpeg The majority of assets traded on the Marketplace will be earned doing in-game tasks but can also be purchased from the pre-sale and exclusive future sales, which will enable users to get a hold of exceptionally rare and unique items like commemorative spaceships. Other players will place bid offers or settle immediately for the price limit. NFT Release Schedule New NFT assets will be released periodically by the game developer with careful consideration surrounding the inflationary impact of release. Analysis of current demands for assets by new players, growth in user-adoption, asset availability on NFT marketplaces, and the natural deflation of assets resulting from high-risk zone engagements will be conducted prior to the release of a new tranche of assets. All efforts will be undertaken to reduce negative impacts to players and asset holders resulting from these future sales. Particular emphasis will be placed on assets released in earlier versions with power bonuses or otherwise unique benefits bestowed upon them. Star Atlas DeFi Financial System In addition to using the Solana Blockchain, Star Atlas features direct integration with the Serum Decentralized Exchange (DEX). Thanks to Serum’s integration, Star Atlas players will be able to interact with smart contract-enabled DeFi platforms while in the epicenter of the gaming experience. This will enable players to borrow or lend a variety of Solana or Serum. They will also have access to automated market making on various liquidity pool pairs where they can earn trading fees as well, not to mention yield farming opportunities that offer higher yields. 1.Lending Loaning a variety of Solana/Serum assets to earn yield 2\. Automated Market Maker\(AMM\) Automated market making on various asset pairs to earn trade fees 3\. Yield Farming Identifying assets to borrow at lower yield, and lending/trading with higher

akasha-indream

Akasha Indream is a blockchain enthusiast, entrepreneur, and strategist.

Akasha Indream is a blockchain enthusiast, entrepreneur, and strategist. She is the Founder ofBook of Blockchain, a project that aims to create a definitive book to showcase the various blockchain projects and the solutions they offer. She is also the Engagement Director ofIoMob, a company aiming to decentralize mobility in smart and sustainable cities. Early Life & Education Indream graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor's degree in Arts with an emphasis in Ancient History. Subsequently, she earned her Bachelor of Laws degree, where she learned about corporate social responsibility, international humanitarian law, international human rights, women in war, and modern legal theory. In 2004, she attained a degree in Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide. Career Women in Blockchain Akasha Idream is the Founder and Editor-in-C hiefofMissBlockchain, a portal for women in blockchain and cryptocurrency. In addition, she is the Founder of the Women in BlockchainImpact Group, an initiative aimed to connect and support women in the cryptocurrency space. Advisory Boards In addition to the projects she founded, Akasha Indream is also the corporate strategy advisor forBLOCKLOAN, a global lending marketplace for crypto loans and margin lending. She is also an advisory board member of WizeBit Technologies, a company that aims to utilize blockchain technology for software, hardware, and artificial intelligence development.

coinex

CoinEx Token is a global Ethereum-based cryptocurrency exchange service provider with a proprietary trade matching system.

CoinEx Token (CET) (founded December 2017) is a global Ethereum-based cryptocurrency exchange service provider with a proprietary trade matching system. Aims/Uses of CoinEx token CoinEx Chain aims to create a decentralized trading system (CoinEx DEX) that is governed by the community. It aims to develop an ecosystem with 3 public chains: DEX Chain, Smart Chain, and Privacy Chain. These three chains focus on trading, smart contract, and privacy respectively to create a decentralized public chain ecosystem. CET can be used in the following scenarios; 1. Discounts on trading fees and used to purchase value-added services on CoinEx. 2. Pay for trading fees in CoinEx Chain. 3. Initiate and vote on proposals. 4. CET holders can participate in staking on the CoinEx Chain. Overview CoinEx Chain is a public chain that launched its mainnet in November of 2019. CoinEx Token (CET) is an official value-added services and privileges scheme based on CoinEx exchange platform. The token is issued on Ethereum ERC 20 protocol and will be launched on a public CoinEx Chain in the future. The total CET supply is fixed at 10 billion. CET represents exclusive services and privileges on CoinEx.com and can be used in diversified scenarios. CoinEx Token (CET) is a token based on Ethereum blockchain. CoinEx Token is listed on 1 exchange with a sum of 7 active markets.

lost-poets

Lost Poets is a  NFT collection and a strategy game by Pak, that includes 65536 obtainable NFTs and 1024 Origin NFTs...

Lost Poets is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection and a strategy game by Pak, that includes 65536 obtainable NFTs and 1024 Origin NFTs. The project's release is broken down into several stages. Overview !mainphoto.jpegLost Poets is an NFT collectible and a strategy game launched on September 3, 2021, by Pak. There are a total of 65536 attainable NFTs and 1024 Origin NFTs in the NFT collection. All 65536 NFTs were sold within the same day. Although the sale was supposed to last for 48 hours, all NFTs were sold in just 2 hours gaining around $70 million. The first installment of the collection began with the sale of "Pages," a single, multi-edition NFT set, each allowing to mint a "Poet," an AI-generated portrait designed by Pak. The price of each page was set at 0.32 ETH during the sale. Expanding upon Pak's last project, The Fungible collection, the $ASH ecosystem will be in use throughout the duration of the "Lost Poets" project. A snapshot of $ASH holders was taken prior to launch and 7,586 Pages were airdropped to those with 25 or more $ASH in their wallets at the time of the snapshot. After the sale ended, there was a waiting period of roughly 2 to 3 weeks before a new mechanism was initiated allowing Pages holders to claim their "Poets." Each Page yielded a Poet, meaning the total supply of Poets could be on par with Pages, but some are sure to hold their "Pages," which according to Pak will "always have exchange value." Mechanism !FaDpkgyXgAMhvtH.jpgCollectors may give their Poets names and make up their own stories for them. Therefore, the discoverers of this civilisation will shape it. Every day for a year, a random pair of Origin Poets will be dropped to collectors. Each Origin Poet will only be able to access its own latents during these drops. In other words, holders have a chance to earn Origin tokens for each and every one of their Poets every day. The value structure of the collection will change when a new mechanism is introduced at the "The Twist" stage of the game. The Poets !Poets-of-Lostpoets-by-Pak-Article-Website-1-800x500.jpg65536 poets were waiting to be discovered ab aeterno on the dingy shelves of a chamber in The Library of Babel ages ago. These lost poets from 1024 various beginnings wander between their buried 256 selves in this fractal labyrinth. Notable Sales On September 25, 2021, several Origin NFTs sold for 50 ETH ($146,267) each on OpenSea. Ecosystem The Burn/$ASH ecology is connected to the Lost Poets collection. Taking into consideration current $ASH holders' balances, 7586 of the 65536 pages are divided to them based on a snapshot made right before the debut of this website. All Poet NFTs will be included to the Burn.art high tier list and will award $ASH when burned once the project plan is complete. Roadmap <strongPrologue</strong: Project Introduction. 48-hour pre-sale countdown starts <strongAct I</strong: The Sale: 48-hour sale starts. $ASH holders are rewarded. <strongAct II</strong: The Reveal: Poets NFTs are claimed using Page tokens. Leaderboard Origin NFTs are distributed. <strongAct III</strong: The Explorer: Collectors understand mechanisms. Some poets are named. <strongAct IV</strong: the Twist: "Remember, this is a Pak Project. Anything can happen." <strongEpilogue</strong: The Final form is reached (365 Days). $ASH is enabled for all Poets.

kwenta

Synthetix presented Kwenta, its newest exchange solution that enables slippage-free trading of derivative tokens.

Kwenta is a platform that leverages Synthetix’s pooled-liquidity protocol and allows users to trade synthetic commodities, equities, cryptocurrencies, and more, all with “infinite” liquidity. Kwenta went live on October 15, 2020. Overview On October 15, 2020, Synthetix, the leading derivatives protocol showcased its newest exchange product called Kwenta, providing slippage-free trading of derivative tokens. Kwenta has a simple user interface, which benefits from the absence of order books and depth charts. Instead, users see price charts for each of the two assets they are trading between, as well as an exchange window that is similar to that of Uniswap. The exchange is completely non-custodial, requiring the use of a web 3.0 wallet such as MetaMask. Kwenta currently facilitates the trading of three different classes of derivatives including cryptocurrencies, forex, and commodities such as gold and silver. A fourth tab exists for equity derivatives, however, there are not yet any of these available for trading. Kwenta is built on the Synthetix protocol, so the Synth liquidity traders can access on Kwenta is entirely created by SNX stakers on Synthetix. There are no direct counterparties for each trade in the Synthetix protocol, but it does use a counterparty-like model in which SNX stakers assume a proportion of the Synthetix debt pool when they mint sUSD. Transactions cost a certain amount proportional to how much processing power is required for Ethereum miners to process it. Kwenta uses the Synthetix protocol, which is far more complex than the majority of other Ethereum projects, so its transactions require more gas to be executed. Trading Restriction to Synths Al trading on Kwenta must be performed between Synthetix derivatives, known as “Synths”, due to the way the protocol works. To make things easier for new users, Kwenta provides an easy on-ramp for ETH holders via a 1inch.exchange integration, enabling a quick switch from ETH to Synthetix’s main stablecoin, sUSD. From here, users can trade between Synths with almost unlimited liquidity. How It Works A user can start trading on Kwenta in 3 steps: 1. Kwenta is on the Ethereum blockchain, so like all other dApps on Ethereum, it requires a web3 wallet with ETH in it as gas to pay for transactions to be processed. Popular cryptocurrency wallet categories include hardware wallets, browser extension wallets, and mobile wallets. 2. To start trading, a user will need a synthetic asset derivative supported by Kwenta, known as Synths. The most accessible Synth is sUSD, which can be purchased on dApps such as Uniswap, Curve Finance, or 1inch.exchange. 3. Once a user has got sUSD or any other Synth, they can trade between the entire range of Synths to craft a diverse portfolio of assets, all on-chain and without surrendering custody to an exchange. Kwenta Elite Kwenta Pass - NFT that Kwenta Elite members received at their given address In October 2020, a week before Kwenta's official launch, the Synthetix team created the Kwenta Elite group for the most active Synth and DEX traders. Kwenta Elite members received early access to the exchange and were tasked with providing their initial feedback on their experience. This feedback was used to improve the exchange prior to the public launch. They also received the special NFT at their given address. This NFT was created with the help of the Meme ($MEME) team. About Kwenta Kwenta enables traders to access derivatives on-chain with leverage using the power of the Synthetix protocol. Traders can long or short popular synthetic cryptocurrencies, commodities, forex, and equities without the limits or compromises of a centralized exchange. Kwenta lives on Optimism as well as L1, offering users low gas fees and near instant transactions.

polyswarm

PolySwarm is a more effective way to detect, analyze and respond to the latest threats.

PolySwarm is a more effective way to detect, analyze and respond to the latest threats, the ones more likely to go undetected by existing solutions. We are a launchpad for new technologies and innovative threat detection methods, where commercial solutions and specialized engines compete to detect threats, and get compensated based on performance. The PolySwarm team Steve Bassi - CEO, Developer, Founder Ben Schmidt - CSO, Developer, Co-Founder Nick Davis - COO, Developer, Co-Founder The PolySwarm Team is composed of InfoSec veterans with decades of experience in government and industry. We’re driven to improve the threat intelligence landscape for ourselves, our clients and the industry at large. By providing robust incentives that align participants’ interest with continued innovation, PolySwarm will break the mold of today’s iterative threat intelligence offerings. All PolySwarm Founders and Co-Founders are also members of Narf Industries, LLC, a boutique information security firm specializing in tailored solutions for government and large enterprises. Narf operates on the cutting-edge of InfoSec, blockchain and cryptographic research, having recently completed a blockchain-based identity management project for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as several cutting-edge partial homomorphic encryption projects on behalf of DARPA. The advisory board includes former Intel Security. CIO Mark Tonnesen and Dinesh Dhamija, deputy treasurer of the United Kingdom’s Liberal Democratic Party and ebookers.com founder, alongside renowned information security experts Dan Guido, Chris Eagle, Dr. Sergey Bratus, and Carl Hoffman. Adrian Escude - CMO Steve Laskowski - Chief Revenue Officer Bill Fehr - VP of Growth & Partnership Robert Lathrop - Senior Software Engineer Samuel Neto - Senior Software Engineer Alan Justino - Senior Software Engineer Javier Botella - Senior Security Engineer Zephyr Pellerin - Blockchain Security Engineer Meet Steve Bassi “As malware attacks continue to grow and evolve, we need a new way to protect enterprises from threats. The existing antivirus (AV) model of single vendor threat detection is inefficient, there are too many false detection's and it’s designed to focus on known, widespread threats." An interview with PolySwarm CEO on the PolySwarm marketplace "Ultimately this slower model of malware discovery puts users at risk. Added to this, the industry’s also struggling with a shortage of skilled security talent which is why we believe it’s time for a re-think on the economics of this industry.” Specialized Engines PolySwarm is powered by a network of threat detection engines. It combines wide coverage from commercial engines, with the ability to detect threats earlier from specialized solutions. Specialized engines are niche and research-driven, often authored by independent, well known researchers and security teams, developing cutting-edge threat detection methods. PolySwarm brings them together to cover the existing protection gaps and better protect enterprises against new threats. These engines are then economically rewarded based on accuracy, with PolySwarm’s token, Nectar (NCT), facilitated on the Ethereum blockchain. ICO The company launched with 1.85 billion NCT tokens, of which 1.3 billion are currently circulating. Features PolySwarm illustrates a real-time threat detection ecosystem that involves enterprises, consumers, vendors, and security experts. It functions as a prediction market with multiple micro-engines investigating the latest malware developments. They assign arbitrage to existing threat intelligence vendors that are willing to maintain engagement with the PolySwarm team, help identify and address platform bugs, and help build interest in the ecosystem. They market incentivizes actions that subject to minimal Ethereum gas costs, as well as bring activity on the market with PolySwarm tokens. How it Works An enterprise or institute pays an AV (antivirus) company a subscription fee to scan their files for threats “They are trying to cover the general, most common threats, but don’t really specialise in doing one particular thing very, very well.” said PolySwarm co-founder and CSO Ben Schmidt. Instead, the antivirus software provider will take those files into the PolySwarm marketplace and receive a reward attached to it. Security experts on the PolySwarm network analyze the file for malware. When an expert in the marketplace believe they have discovered a threat, they can bet Nectar tokens on their assertion. The more confidence there is in their analysis, the more tokens they bet, while those in the marketplace who think the analysis is incorrect, bet against them. Developers can also create "micro-engines" which are small, malware detectors that can operate in a swarm. They may work independently of each other allowing various developers and contributors to help many end users. This many-to-many marketplace allows diversity and embraces input from all corners of the security development community. Some micro-engines can be funded by bounties or even by seed grants which are designed to prime the marketspace. In a long run, the micro-engines will run autonomously and generate tokens (nectar) for their creator. People may have hundreds or even thousands of the micro malware detectors running on their machine. The nectar token value all depends on Polyswarm’s success and economy, it act as a credit that customers can buy and analysts can trade in for cash, that's why an independent blockchain currency is needed rather than simply serving as a middleman for a credit-based system. Partnerships Inca Internet PolySwarm announced its partnership with Inca Internet on January 3, 2019, in order to further advance its ecosystem of quality malware detection. INCA Internet integrated TACHYON, its new malware detection engine into PolySwarm’s network. “Threats are increasing every year with new methods to expose vulnerability. PolySwarm brings together intelligence from individual researchers and AV vendors to provide their specialized threat detection expertise through their micro-engines. The increased volume of malware samples and faster feedback on detection will allow us to improve our TACHYON product and prepare for new emerging threats much faster.” said Young-Suk Jung, CTO of INCA Internet. Jiangmin Technology PolySwarm also partnered with Jiangmin Technology on January 24, 2019. Jiangmin integrated its malware detection engine into the PolySwarm’s network. Jiangmin Antivirus, developed by Jiangmin Security Lab, specializes in the scanning of malicious files and documents, it is compatible with most hardware gateway devices, including NGFW (next-generation firewall), UTM (Unified threat management), and routers to detect malware and spyware on Windows/ Linux platforms. NANO Antivirus PolySwarm partnered with NANO antivirus, they integrated their malware detection engine into the PolySwarm’s network. NANO’s antivirus provides protection from all types of malware and includes real-time file and network protection and remediation. “The whole idea of a prediction market for malware detection is crazy interesting. This project will bring a current of fresh air into the antimalware industry, we are excited to be a part of PolySwarm ecosystem” said Irina Pamfilova, Chief Business Officer at NANO Security. Antiy Labs PolySwarm partnered with Antiy Labs, AVL SDK for Network is Antiy’s commercial product used for document and file scanning of malware which was added to the PolySwarm marketplace to rapidly expand the decentralized network. AVL SDK is an antivirus engine used on network devices, including NGFW, UTM, router, and others, to detect malware and spyware on the Windows platform. Zillya Antivirus PolySwarm partnered with Zillya antivirus and its antivirus product has over 15 million malware signatures and an advanced module of proactive protection. Its signature database gets updated daily. “Zillya! Antivirus is thrilled to partake in a new project that applies the prediction principle in the cybersecurity market, as this is one of the most interesting ideas in this market. We expect that Polyswarm, Zillya!, and other partners will be able to change the world of cybersecurity together.” said Vlad Andrianov, Head of business development department Zillya Laboratory. Lionic Lionic also partnered with PolySwarm and integrated their malware detection engine into the PolySwarm’s network. “Combining Lionic’s malware detection and PolySwarm’s blockchain technology is a brand-new, interesting idea.” “Deep Packet Inspection is our strength and we are more than happy to see our DPI based malware detection technology expanding beyond network appliances.” said Eric Lu, CEO of Lionic corporation K7 Security K7 Security integrated its malware detection engine into PolySwarm’s network and also participated as an Arbiter. The K7 Security’s cyber threat detection expertise is contained in K7’s micro-engines which is instrumental in helping to establish ground truth, as one of the first Arbiters, when verifying the claims of experts in the larger cyber community. “The PolySwarm network is a highly innovative concept that decentralizes the evaluation of myriad cybersecurity threats,” said Kesavardhanan Jayaraman, K7 Security CEO. “This ecosystem actively engages and rewards talented cyber experts with disparate specialized skill sets from around the world who would otherwise not have had o

unilayer

UniLayer is a new generation decentralized trading platform built on top of Uniswap.

UniLayer is a new generation decentralized trading platform built on top of Uniswap that enables key features for professional-level trading with its LAYER utility token, focusing on automated swaps and liquidity management, flash staking, charts and analytics, live order books, and a lot more. Unilayer monitors on-chain state for liquidity, token values and exchange rates, and initiates real-time feeds to the dashboard where automated trading can then take place. Overview Unilayer provides a streamlined UI that builds upon Uniswap's liquidity tools in the form of lending liquidity, automating the adding and removing of liquidity from a pool once key metrics are met. UniLayer offers specific features for high-level trading through the use of LAYER utility tokens, which focus on automating swaps and effective liquidity management and flash staking, charts, and analytics much more. The LAYER token intends to facilitate transactions made on UniLayer, where all of the fees are transferred to a single token pool. UniLayer builds upon Uniswap and offers streamlined token swaps and access to liquidity pools, which gives it a secure and reliable infrastructure. UniLayer improves on UniSwap’s on-chain token swaps and decentralized liquidity pools by introducing trade automation tools and new token economics on top of the fundamental building blocks supporting Uniswap, while leveraging its on-chain infrastructure. UniLayer takes advantage of the Ethereum’s UniSwap protocol to make on-chain token swaps and decentralized liquidity pools possible while also providing a comprehensive set of tools that are specifically tailored to the needs of traders who decide to use the technology on top of the DeFi ecosystem. The UniLayer web application provides a simplistic interface that connects to Uniswap API and allows traders to trade and move assets securely and reliably. Team Alexander Liegl – Founder Partnership & Investors Charlie Songhurst Jeffrey Tarrant Digital Currency Group Peter Thiel <br

raiden-network

Raiden Network Token (ticker symbol: RDN) is a cryptocurrency.

Raiden Network Token (ticker symbol: RDN) is a cryptocurrency. It was first announced on November 8, 2017. As of December 28th 2017, the circulating supply was 50,148,936 RDN. The Raiden Network and its associated cryptocurrency, the Raiden Network Token (RDN) is an off-chain solution to Ethereum’s lack of scalability and transaction processing times. Raiden was established with some very basic, but powerful concepts in mind. Global payments is an incredibly lucrative industry, with an annual revenue of approximately $2 trillion. Current constraints of blockchain technology is not scalable enough to allow for sufficient penetration of this industry. Hence the need for a complementary solution. One of blockchain’s biggest factors prohibiting it from faster mainstream adoption is the processing power required, and the length of time that it takes to confirm transactions. The introduction of payment channels, specifically the type first described by the Lightning Whitepaper (which introduced the Lightning Network), seeks to fix the scalability and congestion issues that currently plague blockchain technology. While the Lightning Network operates on the Bitcoin blockchain, Raiden introduces a comparable solution for the Ethereum network. What Does Raiden Do? Raiden addresses the issues that cause network congestion and slow processing times on the Ethereum network. The reasoning behind this is quite simple. It’s estimated that the Ethereum network will need to be capable of processing 100,000,000.00 transactions per second. This number is calculated as being roughly twice as much as what the Visa system is currently capable of. In the context where the global adoption of cryptocurrency payments is the new norm, it means that cryptocurrencies have to compete with current debit/credit card standards. Combine the number of Visa transactions with that of Mastercard, and you have a rough benchmark to aim for. Crude, but it’s a good place to start. The Ethereum network drastically falls short of this number with a measly 15 transactions per second being the maximum it can currently handle. The following is just some of the features that Raiden enables. Cheap transactions that are currently not achievable through Ethereum. Raiden will enable multiple transactions to occur off-chain before miners on the Ethereum network process and confirm the transaction. We will address how this works shortly. Private transactions that do not show on the public ledger. Accelerated transfer confirmations that take less than one second. How Raiden Works Raiden can be thought of as an extension to Ethereum, adding to its capabilities The Raiden Team Raiden was founded by brainbot labs Est., a self-described “blockchain development studio” created in 2000 by Heiko Hees. Hees was deeply involved with Ethereum in its early days when it wasn’t certain if the project could be commercially viable. He worked as a core developer for the platform from 2014 to 2016. Today, brainbot labs Est. has established itself as one of the top firms that develops blockchain technology. In addition to Raiden, Brainbot is also known for their other projects such as Trustlines and Hydrachain. Brainbot are members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance that boasts names like Microsoft, Intel, Cisco and British Petroleum.

kleros

Kleros is a decentralized arbitration service for the disputes of the new economy.

Kleros is an open source online dispute resolution protocol which uses blockchain and crowdsourcing to fairly adjudicate disputes. Development efforts are coordinated by Coopérative Kleros, a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) incorporated in France. All research and code development are open source and free for anyone to use. Kleros is a peer-to-peer justice system that aims to solve disputes of the Internet age. It contains a decision-making protocol that uses blockchain technology (Ethereum) and crowdsourcing elements to adjudicate claims. It works as a dispute resolution system to decentralize arbitration disputes. It relies on game theory incentives for jurors to rule cases correctly and is enforced by smart contracts. Overview Kleros is an online dispute resolution platform that leverages blockchain and crowdsourcing to provide an efficient resolution system for a number of frequent consumer disputes in areas such as e-commerce, collaborative economy and others. Kleros’ potential also includes content curation for applications such as fake news detection and fighting hate speech online, as well as oracle applications with the potential to secure a large number of contracts in insurance and finance. !1 mTBhhIgNZgemkQ_Bf2X_lw.jpeg Kleros has produced three live Dapps with real users on a limited budget. Kleros is regarded as a well-known and respected Ethereum project, having demonstrated the highest degree of effective management and development in delivering their roadmap promises. Kleros can greatly contribute to justice inclusion in consumer disputes and enable a safer and more equal commerce environment throughout the EU. Just as Bitcoin is bringing banking for the unbanked, the Kleros promise is to bring justice inclusion for the “unjusticed”. History Kleros's name is etymologically derived from kleroterion, an allotment in from klerostocracy. In Ancient Greek times, Athenian trials were conducted by a large body of citizens. They each inserted a pinakion into a slot of the kleroterion, which determined which candidates in the pool had jury duty. Partnership & Investors Some of the organizations in partnership with Kleros are: DeversiFi, MarketProtocol, Ink protocol, Winding Tree, Blue Frontiers, Alice, European Commission. Team Currently Kleros has 16 team members: Federico Ast -CEO & Co-founder Clément Lesaege - CTO & Co-Founder Sam Vitello - Dapp Developer Stuart James - Ops Director William George - crypto economics Researcher Addison Huegel – PR Damjan Malbasic - Comms Lead Ferit Tuncer - Dapp Dev Danil Dimitrikov - Dapp Dev Laurence Zhang - Moderator / Ambassador Laurence Zhang - Moderator / Ambassador Matheus Alencar - Dapp Dev Plinio Braga - Design Lead Tobias Glemming - Moderator / Ambassador !Kleros-Team.jpg <br

bitmart

BitMart (founded in 2018) is a global centralized exchange based in the Cayman Islands.

BitMart (founded in 2018) is a global centralized exchange based in the Cayman Islands. It also has four offices located in New York, China, Hong Kong, and Seoul. It supports spot trading, otc trading, and USD trading. Overview Founded in 2018, BitMart is a professional digital asset exchange platform, designed for both individuals and institutions. BitMart's mission is to derive the world to a better financial system with more fairness and equality. Partnership with Paxful On 21 February 2019, Bitmart and Paxful announced that they are entering into a joint partnership. The main purpose of the partnership is to increase both the scalability and liquidity of both platforms. This partnership will make it possible for users to make payments on the BitMart-platform via the Paxful-system. This functionality will push BitMart a big step forward in what the companies call the "peer-to-peer financial revolution". BMX Token BMX is the token behind BitMart. There is a total volume of 1 billion tokens, and it is an ERC20 token. 30 percent of tokens were allocated to the public offering with another 30 percent to the founding team, with those tokens released over three years. Early adopters receive 10 percent of the tokens while 20 percent go to community expenses and 10 percent go to whitelisted investors. BitMart Fees BitMart charges 0.05% fees for trading, zero fees for deposits and there are fees for withdrawing tokens as well as minimal withdrawal amounts, but these vary based on the cryptocurrency. BTC has a minimum withdrawal amount of 0.005 BTC with a fee of 0.0005. ETH has a minimum withdrawal of 0.015 ETH with a 0.01 fee. Finally, BMX has a minimum withdrawal of 30 with a 10 BMX fee.

proof-collective

PROOF Collective is an Ethereum-based private NFT membership platform, co-founded by Kevin Rose and Justin Mezzell, which rewards collectors with exclusive inve...

PROOF Collective is an Ethereum-based private Non-Fungible Token (NFT) membership platform that rewards NFT collectors with investment opportunities and access to top projects whitelist in the NFT space!cfff.png PROOF Collective comprises a group of 1,000 NFT collectors and artists. Holders of the PROOF Collective NFTs gain membership access to PROOF's private Discord group, early access to the PROOF podcast, and exclusive events. PROOF Collective members are said to collectively own 153,940 NFTs including blue chips such as Cryptopunks, Bored Apes, Meebits, and Art Blocks. Overview The PROOF Collective is a collection of 1,000 Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) which is accessible to only the Proof Discord private members. This private group comprises collectors and artists including well-known NFT figures, such as Mike Winkelmann (Beeple), and investor Gary Vaynerchuk. The PROOF Collective was co-founded by Kevin Rose and Justin Mezzell. They are also well-known and respected in the NFT community. Kevin Rose is a blockchain-focused venture investor at True Ventures and hosts popular podcasts focused on cryptocurrency. Launched in December 2021, The PROOF Collective NFTs sold via a Dutch auction format starting at a mint price of 5 ETH and decreased by 0.25 ETH every 10 minutes. The majority of passes were sold at the floor price of 1 ETH. Since then, the floor price has risen to 110 ETH as of the time of this writing. To become members of the collective, individuals must hold the PROOF Collective NFT. These NFTs grant access to Proof’s private Discord, early access to the PROOF podcast, in-person events, and more. As a result, these NFTs are in high demand in the NFT community. The project launch was successful and has already recorded a secondary trading volume of 13.2k ETH ($40.5 million) as of April 31, 2022.

rabbids

Rabbids NFT Collection is a blockchain-based Ubisoft Project NFT

Rabbids NFT Collection is a blockchain-based Ubisoft Project NFT. This blockchain product focuses on the popular Rabbids characters from the Rayman video game franchise. The Rabbids Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) are built on the Ethereum Blockchain through the ERC-721 Standard and were released on June 17, 2020. All proceeds from the NFT sales are to be donated to UNICEF's cryptocurrency fund. How It Works The Rabbids Tokens transform with each new owner. First, a user selects a Rabbid token from one of five 'families'. Then a Rabbid is purchased using Ethereum, with all proceeds going towards the UNICEF cryptocurrency fund. The Rabbid, once entering the buyer's wallet, transforms into a different Rabbid Token. The cycle continues with other enthusiasts 'stealing' your Rabbid by purchasing it, having the NFT transform into a new being, and donations being made to UNICEF. Types of Rabbids There are 11 possible types of Rabbids characters that can appear on one of five different backgrounds. If a Rabbid Token is stolen on a full moon, a surprise is in store for the purchaser, revealing a Zombie Rabbid. The cost of each Rabbid varies from 0.05 ETH to 0.15 ETH. Rabbids NFTs include these character designs: Snake Rabbid Duck Rabbid Rhino Rabbid Drake Rabbid Panda Rabbid Bee Rabbid Mermaid Rabbid Zombie Rabbid Lion Rabbid POPO When a Rabbid is 'stolen', the original holder still keeps a POPO, which is a Proof of Plausible Ownership token, that remains in the user's wallet forever. This POPO resembles the likeness of the nabbed @Rabbid prior to it's transformation.

david-schwartz

David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ripple. David is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger.

David Schwartz is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Cryptographer at Ripple. David is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger. Prior to joining Ripple, he was a director of software development at Webmaster Incorporated, a Santa Clara software developer. He also assists companies with strategic planning in emerging technologies such as distributed payment systems and secure computing with his expertise in cryptography, computer security, and software development, particularly for startups and quickly-growing, small companies. Schwartz developed encrypted cloud storage and enterprise messaging system for organizations like CNN and the National Security Agency (NSA). He is also known as "JoelKatz". Career Early years In 1988 before his graduation from the university, Schwartz founded David Schwartz Enterprise. He invented a hierarchical system for distributing workloads over multiple computers, handled interactions with the USPTO to obtain the United States patent, and managed marketing and licensing efforts. In 1991, Schwartz served as a software developer at Re/Max. There he conceived and developed a system to analyze public property records and identify houses that were the most likely to be over-assessed and entitled to property tax reductions. In 1992, Schwartz was a partner in Cardiophonics. He is a co-founder of a medical device manufacturing company that developed, manufactured, and sold a noninvasive medical device to provide objective measurements of the presence and severity of heart murmurs and related conditions. In 1996, Schwartz worked for Worldwide Internet Solutions as a senior network manager. He supervised the design, implementation, and deployment of a regional network and a large document scan, index, search and retrieval system. 1998-2010 In January 1998, Schwartz joined Webmaster Inc. where he worked for 13 years. He started as a director of software development. In 2001, he was promoted to Chief Technical Officer overseeing research, development and technical operations. Ripple Schwartz joined Ripple in November 2011 and became the Chief cryptographer of the company. In July 2018, he was assigned as the Chief Technology Officer of the company. In April 2020, YouTube suspended Schwartz's YouTube channel soon after the blockchain firm launched a lawsuit against it over the XRP scam in videos. This suspension came a week after Ripple initiated a lawsuit against YouTube on allegations the platform had failed to prevent fake XRP giveaway scams on the platform. In April 2021, he said on CoinDesk TV that "all the evidence" suggests Bitcoin and XRP were similar despite allegations XRP was being sold illegally as a security. Ripple was in the midst of defending itself against a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action alleging the company and two of its executives violated U.S. securities laws in selling XRP to retail consumers. !David Schwarts on CoinDesk TV.webp Education Studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Houston, Texas, U.S., and graduated in 1990. Patents Computer System - Early work on hierarchical task distribution in a multimode computer cluster. Patent number: US US5025369A Application filed: August 25, 1988 Application granted: June 18, 1991 Anticipated expiration: August 25, 2008 Status: Expired - Fee Related

dxdao

DXdao is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization that develops, governs, and grows open finance protocols and products.

DXdao is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization that develops, governs, and grows open finance protocols and products. It was initialized in May of 2019 and currently has over 400 unique stakeholder addresses. Their objective is to apply the innovations of blockchain to make basic, important, and decentralized finance applications for all people. The DXdao at its core is composed of people recognized by the merit achieved and engraved in their hexadecimal characters. The DXdao is owned by its reputation holders, also called "stakeholders". Your proportion of the dao's reputation determines your voting weight. This reputation is owned by Ethereum addresses that collectively control the set of smart contracts that is the DXdao, and the projects it administers. Some DXdao members assert themselves as the owners of certain addresses, other address owners are anonymous. Overview Initially created to guide the DutchX trading protocol, the DXdao was launched in May 2019 out of an effort led by Gnosis yet open to all. The initial distribution of reputation was carried out in a fully open process, with any would-be member able to earn a reputation in a number of ways. Since then, the DXdao has directed its own actions according to its members. In one short year, the DXdao has grown into a broader-scoped and more capable collective. DXD is the economic token of the DXdao. It is a transferable ERC-20 token that grants its holders a right to the revenue of the DXdao, as well as certain privileges or premier services on DXdao-owned products. Reputation is the governance mechanism that controls the DXdao. It is non-transferable and holders have a right - and implicit duty - to govern and direct the collective. DXD and reputation holders need not overlap, yet it is likely some piece of each stakeholder group will hold both to all the more tightly couple their interests. As holding DXD is the more inactive way - and the one attached to economic success - it will likely be the more widely owned stake in the system. The DXdao is giving DXD tokens through a persistent pledge drive. The DXD token is fresh out of the plastic new token. Buyers of DXD are subsidizing the endeavors of the DXdao in return for a privilege to future incomes. Partnership & Investors Presently, DxDao has two investors: DaoStack and Gnosis.

lukso

LUKSO is a next generation EVM blockchain based on Casper PoS and will be the foundation for the New Creative Economy.

LUKSO is a Decentralized Ecosystem for brands, innovators, and creatives to use and build Blockchain Applications and to bring innovation to the next level. LUKSO is a Blockchain for the new creative economies, which powers the next generation of physical assets and digital life. It enables the lifestyle, fashion, media, and design spaces to drive innovation around the core themes of future creative work - enabling unique identities, creating digital experiences, and building tokenized communities. It was founded by 'Fabian Vogelsteller, a Blockchain veteran. Overview LUKSO is a Blockchain Infrastructure, providing a series of standards and solutions for physical and digital consumer goods, in order to foster transparency, circularity, and new forms of responsible production and consumption. !960x0.png LUKSO is a Blockchain for the New Creative Economies, dedicated to the lifestyle space. It is a blockchain network dedicated to the new digital lifestyle, where the worlds of Fashion, Gaming, Design, and Social media intersect. LUKSO is a public and domain-specific blockchain. It leverages the novel design benefits of crypto-economics to instigate a whole new discourse around the convergence of creativity, technology, and human interaction. While the lifestyle space is made of exceptionally social groups, the LUKSO blockchain acts as their digital interaction layer and carriers real value. The mission of LUKSO is to set up a digital ecosystem for the creative spaces will be guided by three principles, which have been made possible by the recent technological developments of blockchain technology: 1. To enable unique and interoperable digital identities for all participants and objects, which will allow them to interact and transact with each other across systems and platforms. 2. Lifestyle production and consumption must make full use of the processes of virtualization so that immersive digital experiences can be shared. 3. Through tokenization of creative communities, we can let value flow freely between all participants, where token economies can strengthen customer experiences, commitments, and relationships. History The LUKSO, project was initiated from the idea of Fabian Vogelsteller's partner, Marjorie Hernandez in 2017. At the time Marjorie worked at Ernst & Young building their Berlin Innovation Lab. Marjorie and her team worked with many clients on Blockchain projects, which got her a good insight into what the industry at the time was up to in terms of Blockchain. Fabian has been following the Blockchain space since 2013 and started actively developing at the Ethereum Foundation in January 2015. This gave Fabian and Marjorie a lot of insights into both worlds — the corporate and the open-source space of the Blockchain ecosystem. Through that, they realized quickly that real-world use cases on Blockchain are about to happen, but at the same time saw how corporations didn’t know how to realize the full potential of open decentralized infrastructure, as they were rather opting-in for private permissioned Blockchains. Fabian is the initiator of the ERC-20 token standard and developer of many important projects in the Ethereum space like the Mist Browser, the Ethereum Wallet, and web3.js. He had an inspiration and he thought about how he and Marjorie can get the current world to adopt such a breakthrough technology like Blockchain. As he watched the space evolving it became more and more obvious for him that the future for any industry with Blockchain lies within the launch of their own networks for multiple reasons. Consequently, this led to the launching of LUKSO (LYXe) in May 2020. Tokenomics LUKSO (LYXe) has a Market Cap of $335,346,425. LUKSO has a circulating supply of 15 Million LYXE coins and a maximum supply of 100 Million. LUKSO registers an All-Time High of $27.08 on March 12, 2021, and an All-Time Low of $0.203056 on July 18, 2020. LUKSO Foundations Universal Public Profiles: Blockchain-based user and company profiles enable permanent identifiers in the digital world. They allow for universal login's that makes remembering username and password a thing of the past while giving users full control of all their virtual assets., Digital Certificates: LUKSO introduces an additional digital layer to the ownership of creative goods that make unique characteristics permanently visible., Cultural Currencies: Tokens are a new form of interest, status, participation, and value on a global scale. They are cultural currencies and attach measurable and transferable value to all socio-creative activity.

dawn-song

Dawn Song is a Chinese American academic and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dawn Song is a Chinese American academic and is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. She received a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in 2010. Education Song earned her B.S. (1996) from Tsinghua University, her M.S. (1999) from Carnegie Mellon University, and her Ph.D. (2002) from the University of California, Berkeley. Career Song became an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University (2002–2007) before joining the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley in 2007. Song's work focuses on computer security, machine learning, and blockchain. She founded a startup, Oasis Labs, which focuses on technical solutions to keep data locked down and secure. “We need new technologies to provide better data protection,” she says. The idea builds on the concept of differential privacy—cryptographic techniques that allow companies to use data for their algorithms without revealing the individual data points. The company uses blockchain technology to offer secure storage for the data. Song is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Sloan Fellowship, an NSF CAREER Award, the IBM Faculty Award, a Guggenheim fellowship, and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. In 2009, the MIT Technology Review TR35 named Song as one of the top 35 innovators in The World under the age of 35. Publications D. Lee, D. Kohlbrenner, S. Shinde, K. Asanović, and D. Song, "Keystone: An Open Framework for Architecting Trusted Execution Environments," in Proceedings of the Fifteenth European Conference on Computer Systems, EuroSys'20, 2020. C. Y. Cho, V. D'Silva, and D. Song, "Blitz: Compositional Bounded Model Checking for Real-world Programs," in Proceedings of the 28th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering, 2013. D. Caselden, A. Bazhanyuk, M. Payer, L. Szekeres, S. McCamant, and D. Song, "Transformation-aware Exploit Generation using a HI-CFG," EECS Department, University of California, Berkeley, Tech. Rep. UCB/EECS-2013-85, May 2013. T. H. Chan, E. Shi, and D. Song, "Private and Continual Release of Statistics.," in Proceedings of the 37th international colloquium conference on Automata, languages and programming: Part II, ICALP'10, Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 2010, pp. 405--417. H. Yin, P. Poosankam, S. Hanna, and D. Song, "HookScout: Proactive Binary-Centric Hook Detection.," in Seventh Conference on Detection of Intrusions and Malware & Vulnerability Assessment.( DIMVA 2010), 2010.