Ronin is an EVM blockchain purpose-built for Web3 gaming, created by Sky Mavis, the team behind Axie Infinity. Launched in 2021 to scale Axie beyond Ethereum's limitations, Ronin has grown into a multi-game ecosystem powering titles like Pixels, Wild Forest, and Lumiterra, and has processed over $4B in NFT volume. On May 12, 2026, Ronin completed its migration from a standalone sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 built on Optimism's OP Stack, with EigenDA for data availability and a path to ZK validity proofs via Boundless.
PoolRescue helps DeFi users find, claim and withdraw forgotten or migrated liquidity positions (LPs) across EVM chains.
Friend.tech is a decentralized social platform that integrates social engagement with financial markets. It allows investment in influencers' "shares" for exclusive access to chat rooms, transforming crypto trading into a social experience. The platform, which tokenizes individuals' social presence, has introduced a points system that may translate into tokens, incentivizing positive behavior. Governance is centralized, managed by the Friend Tech team. It had seen significant activity, with transactions worth approximately $57.1 million, indicating a strong market presence and user growth.
SwapMode offers real yields from protocol-generated swap fees, and enabling transactions at significantly lower costs. Its dual-token system, involving $SMD for transactional purposes and $xSMD for staking and earning real yield, incentivizes user participation and ensures a fair value distribution within its ecosystem. Governance is democratized through $xSMD token holders, who have voting rights on key decisions, promoting a decentralized and community-driven decision-making process. Unlike many of its counterparts, SwapMode is self-bootstrapped, emphasizing its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and community engagement without relying on external funding.
