Safe is a leading smart contract wallet on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains, securing over $100 billion in digital assets. It offers a multi-signature feature, enabling multiple approvals for transactions, which enhances security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions.
Reserve Protocol distinguishes itself by offering a platform for the permissionless creation of asset-backed, transparent, and overcollateralized stablecoins, with a focus on enhancing financial security and transparency for its users. Its native token, Reserve Rights (RSR), is pivotal within the ecosystem, offering staking benefits and acting as a safeguard against collateral default while also enabling holders to participate in governance through proposals and voting on protocol changes. The governance model is community-driven, emphasizing democratic participation from RSR holders. Although specific funding details are undisclosed, Reserve Protocol enjoys backing from prominent investors like Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, and Coinbase, highlighting strong industry support and confidence in its mission to revolutionize financial services through transparency and user empowerment.
Gitcoin incentivizes open-source development through rewards and grants, using a quadratic funding mechanism for fair fund allocation. Governance is driven by the Gitcoin Token (GTC), allowing holders to participate in voting and governance decisions. With a total token supply of 100 million, GTC holders can stake tokens to gain increased voting power through vGTC. Gitcoin has raised $11.8M across two funding rounds to support its initiatives.
Morpho is a permissionless, non-custodial lending protocol that runs on Ethereum and Base, offering “open infrastructure for on-chain loans. Its flagship product, Morpho Blue, lets anyone spin up isolated lending markets with just one collateral and one borrowable asset, cutting complexity and risk.
