Bit2Me is a centralized exchange offering secure and user-friendly solutions for managing digital assets, supported by customer service and financial education. Its native token, $B2M, powers the platform, providing benefits like discounts, early access, and governance participation. Bit2Me is developing a governance page to enhance community involvement and transition toward a DAO. In June 2023, Bit2Me raised €14 million in a funding round led by Investcorp, with support from Telefónica Ventures and others. The $B2M token supply, initially 5 billion, has been reduced to 4.95 billion through a token burn, reflecting its evolving utility.
LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol that facilitates seamless communication and data transfer across multiple blockchain networks. By enabling decentralized applications (dApps) to operate across various chains, LayerZero enhances blockchain interoperability and scalability.
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.
Layerswap provides a fast and cost-effective solution for transferring crypto assets across multiple networks and exchanges, reducing fees and transaction times while simplifying the bridging process. It operates without a formal governance structure or a native token. Layerswap has raised a total of $4 million across three funding rounds, with the latest being a $2.5 million seed investment on November 10, 2022.
