0x provides battle‑tested APIs that aggregate liquidity from over 130 exchanges, giving developers access to 45 million tokens across 16+ EVM chains. Its Swap and Gasless APIs deliver sub‑250 ms trade execution with built‑in slippage, MEV, and tax‑token protection, while the analytics suite offers real‑time revenue and usage dashboards. The platform enables Web3 dApps, wallets, and DAO tools to embed fast, low‑friction swaps and monitor performance with minimal integration effort.

1inch is a self‑custodial DeFi platform that aggregates liquidity from dozens of decentralized exchanges across more than 13 blockchains to provide optimal token swap rates in a single, atomic transaction. Its built‑in MEV protection, real‑time wallet and token screening, and audited smart contracts safeguard users against front‑running, malicious assets, and illicit addresses, while the web dApp and non‑custodial wallet give traders full control over their funds.

Aave is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol on Ethereum that enables users to supply assets to liquidity pools and borrow against collateral across multiple networks. By facilitating overcollateralized lending and borrowing, Aave addresses the need for transparent and secure access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services.

Binance is a blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange platform that facilitates secure and efficient trading of cryptocurrencies. By providing a decentralized infrastructure, it addresses the need for transparent and reliable financial transactions in the digital asset market.

Brave Software develops a privacy-focused web browser that blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, significantly enhancing browsing speed and user security. The platform also features a built-in VPN and a private search engine, addressing issues of data profiling and intrusive advertising while allowing users to earn revenue through optional, privacy-respecting ads.

Celo is a mobile-first blockchain platform that enables decentralized payments and financial applications, allowing users to transact with multiple currencies at low gas fees. By providing an ultralight client and a composable ecosystem, Celo facilitates access to financial tools for the 6.6 billion smartphone users worldwide, promoting economic inclusion.

Chainlink provides the industry-standard oracle platform that connects smart contracts with off-chain data, computation, and external systems. The platform offers comprehensive services including Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for secure asset movement and compliance engines for regulated digital assets. This infrastructure enables decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and institutions to securely build and scale advanced, interoperable blockchain applications.

Compound is an open-source interest rate protocol that facilitates decentralized lending and borrowing across multiple blockchain networks. By enabling users to earn interest on their crypto assets and access liquidity without traditional financial intermediaries, it addresses the inefficiencies and limitations of conventional banking systems.

This startup is developing a decentralized exchange using the Cosmos SDK and IBC protocol, enabling businesses to build scalable blockchain applications with low transaction fees and high security. By providing a customizable appchain architecture, it addresses the need for efficient and cost-effective solutions in the fragmented blockchain ecosystem.

Curve is a decentralized exchange liquidity pool on Ethereum that facilitates efficient trading of stablecoins through automated market-making. By providing deep liquidity and minimizing slippage, it addresses the need for cost-effective and reliable stablecoin transactions in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Decentraland is a decentralized virtual reality platform that enables users to create, manage, and monetize 3D content, games, and applications using blockchain technology. It addresses the lack of user ownership and control in virtual environments by allowing individuals to buy, sell, and develop digital land and assets within a community-driven ecosystem.

DeSo is a layer‑1 blockchain designed for infinite‑state social applications, providing low‑cost on‑chain storage for profiles, posts, comments, messages and media. The protocol includes native financial primitives such as NFTs, creator tokens, DAO modules and an on‑chain order‑book, enabling direct monetization for creators. Developers access the network via multi‑language SDKs and DeSo Identity™ self‑custodial wallets, while permissionless nodes ensure full data availability.

The startup has developed a community-driven collectibles platform that allows users to create and customize unique characters with various traits such as faces, hair, and backgrounds. This platform addresses the need for personalized digital collectibles by providing a diverse selection of imaginative options for users to choose from.

Filecoin is an open‑source, peer‑to‑peer storage network that turns unused disk capacity into a verifiable marketplace where providers earn FIL tokens for sealing and serving data. Clients store and retrieve content‑addressed files using cryptographic Proof‑of‑Replication and Proof‑of‑Spacetime guarantees, with pricing set by on‑chain supply and demand. The platform integrates IPFS and a programmable Filecoin Virtual Machine for automated storage contracts and escrow.

Gnosis develops decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, including Gnosis Chain, which enhances transaction efficiency with lower costs through a network of over 200,000 validators. The company also supports early-stage Web3 projects in decentralized finance and governance, facilitating the adoption of a more open and democratic internet.

InsurAce Protocol is a multi-chain DeFi insurance platform that provides coverage against risks such as smart contract vulnerabilities and stablecoin depegs, ensuring users can protect their crypto assets across 19 different blockchains. By utilizing a decentralized underwriting model, InsurAce has paid out over $12.5 million in claims, offering a transparent and cost-effective solution for securing investments in the volatile crypto market.

The startup offers a blockchain-based liquidity platform that aggregates reserves to enable seamless token conversion and cross-chain payments, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This technology allows clients to receive payments in any token while minimizing the impact of price volatility in cryptocurrency trading.

MakerDAO runs the Maker Protocol on Ethereum, issuing Dai, a decentralized stablecoin that maintains a US‑dollar peg through over‑collateralized, permission‑less Vaults. Users lock approved crypto assets to generate Dai, while automated collateral monitoring, liquidation, and a feedback mechanism adjust stability fees and savings rates. The system is governed by MKR token holders and integrates via open APIs and the Dai.js SDK for wallets, DeFi apps, and payment processors.

Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that utilizes a digital platform to connect consumers with local independent merchants, enabling users to shop from multiple stores in a single order. This service addresses the challenge of accessing high-quality, fresh food from local sources by providing convenient delivery options while supporting community businesses.

Enables the development of zero-knowledge applications (zkApps) on a blockchain with a constant-sized proof, allowing users to verify infinite computations and transactions without exposing personal data. This approach addresses scalability, privacy, and decentralization challenges in Web3 by reducing on-chain resource requirements and enabling secure, off-chain processing.

Ocean provides a decentralized protocol for tokenizing and monetizing AI models and data while maintaining user privacy. The platform utilizes Data NFTs and Datatokens to control access and enable secure Compute-to-Data functionality. This infrastructure allows developers to build and train AI capabilities efficiently on secure, modular computational resources.

PancakeSwap is a decentralized application (dApp) that enables users to trade and swap decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens directly on the blockchain, utilizing an automated market maker (AMM) model. This platform addresses the need for a secure and efficient way to exchange digital assets without relying on centralized exchanges.

The startup offers a heterogeneous blockchain platform that facilitates the exchange of virtual currencies with low trading and transaction fees. This technology enables merchants to accept and manage a wide range of cryptocurrency payments, addressing the complexity and cost associated with cryptocurrency transactions.

Re is an on‑chain reinsurance protocol that tokenizes real reinsurance treaties, issuing fully collateralized tokens backed by verified insurance premiums. The platform provides institutional investors and insurers with regulated, transparent access to the $800B+ reinsurance market, delivering 8‑16% annual yields that are largely uncorrelated with traditional assets while maintaining defined risk limits and underwriting discipline.