Valora is a mobile-first crypto wallet focused on intuitive user experience, making digital assets easy to use and accessible. It has no formal governance process or native token. In July 2021, Valora raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Polychain Capital, SV Angel, Valor Capital Group, NFX, and Nima Capital.
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.
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.
