RareShop is a consumer-focused Real-World Asset NFT launchpad that lets users easily acquire and trade NFTs tied to physical products. By linking on-chain transactions with tangible goods, RareShop connects digital assets with real-world items, broadening NFT utility and enhancing the user experience. The platform has no formal governance structure, no token, and is entirely self-bootstrapped.
Kolektivo creates local impact ecosystems and connects their knowledge and potential to create the Kolektivo Network. This network aims to provide local changemakers with the tools and capital required for bottoms-up systems change for people and the planet.
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.
Stargate Finance focuses on cross-chain liquidity and real-time asset transfers across different blockchains. Its tokenomics involve governance participation and incentivizing positive behaviors like liquidity provision. Governed by its token holders through a voting escrow model, Stargate Finance emphasizes community-driven decision-making. Layer Zero Labs, the developer behind Stargate, has raised a significant $135 million in funding, reflecting strong investor confidence and market interest.