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.
Elevate is a decentralized cross-chain bridge that facilitates rapid, secure, and cost-effective transfers of Ethereum-native assets across various Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, as well as Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains.
Acctual is an accounts payable automation solution that aims to bring sophistication and efficiency to the crypto accounts payable process. It aims to provide visibility and control over the crypto AP process, reduce risk, and streamline the crypto accounting workflow with an e-automatic solution.
Gelato Network is a decentralized backend for web3, offering automation, gas optimization, and off-chain operations for smart contracts. Its Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform supports over 50 rollups with built-in web3 services. Governed by a DAO, GEL token holders influence decisions through proposal discussions and Snapshot voting. The GEL token, with a total supply of 420,690,000, is allocated to community development, the team, private investors, and public sale. Gelato has raised $23.2 million in funding to expand its RaaS platform and enhance scalability for leading web3 projects.
