Uniswap

Uniswap is a DEX protocol for ERC-20 tokens that features concentrated liquidity and community-driven governance through its UNI token. With a total supply capped at 1 billion tokens, UNI holders influence protocol changes and earn rewards through governance participation and liquidity provision. Initial funding included a grant from the Ethereum Foundation and a seed round led by Paradigm, which supported its development and growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

Superform

Superform is a decentralized platform designed to simplify and scale cross-chain yield access. By aggregating vaults and structured products across multiple ecosystems, Superform enables users to deploy liquidity with one click, while projects and protocols can distribute their products seamlessly to a wider audience. The platform abstracts away the complexity of chain fragmentation, making yield accessible, composable, and secure.

Nouns DAO

Nouns are an experimental attempt to improve the formation of on-chain avatar communities. Nouns DAO utilizes a fork of Compound Governance and is the main governing body of the Nouns ecosystem. Nouns DAO lets Nouns NFT holders participate in governance. Each Nouns NFT equals one vote. Holders can vote directly or delegate their votes. Proposals require ownership of at least two Nouns NFTs. New Nouns are minted daily, diluting individual voting power and encouraging active participation. The tokenomics of Nouns DAO are centered around a auction mechanism and a decentralized governance model. Every day, one Noun NFT is minted and auctioned off, with all proceeds going directly into the Nouns DAO treasury. The initial funding mechanism leverages the sale of these Noun NFTs to build a substantial treasury, which has grown significantly over time.

Biconomy

Biconomy simplifies blockchain adoption by enabling gasless transactions, social logins, and multi-chain support, creating seamless app experiences that improve accessibility and reduce user churn. By bridging Web2 familiarity with Web3 innovation, Biconomy makes blockchain applications more user-friendly for mass adoption. The platform has raised $10.5M across three funding rounds and currently operates without a token or formal governance process.

Grants Council

The Grants Council serves by delegation from Token House to review and process Delegate Mission Applications in accordance with the Council’s Internal Operating Procedures. It ensures a streamlined and transparent process for grant applicants while maintaining accountability to the community. The Council aims to assess grant recipients’ milestone achievements and reduce delegate workload to focus on high-impact votes. Reports will be published at the end of each review cycle and season.

Orderly Network

Orderly Network sets itself apart with its innovative orderbook-based trading infrastructure and a comprehensive liquidity layer, catering to both spot and perpetual futures markets without a conventional frontend. This design choice positions Orderly as a foundational component for other projects to build upon, enhancing the ecosystem's functionality. Currently, Orderly does not utilize its own token but hints at future engagement through Galaxe quests, suggesting potential token airdrops as a method to reward and incentivize user participation. Despite lacking a formal governance structure, with all decisions made by the core team, Orderly has successfully secured $20 million in strategic funding from leading investors like Pantera Capital and Sequoia China, among others, underscoring its significant promise and support within the DeFi community.