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.
Hop Protocol facilitates seamless asset transfers across Ethereum layer-2 networks with its scalable bridge architecture and "h" tokens. Governed by HOP token holders, it employs a community-driven governance model involving forum discussions, Snapshot voting, and on-chain proposals. With a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, HOP serves as a governance tool and utility token within the protocol. Hop Protocol raised nearly $2 million through funding rounds, attracting notable investors and focusing on enhancing interoperability in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Ra Exchange stands out with its use of the Solidly (3,3) ve model and concentrated liquidity pools, allowing providers to optimize their investments by focusing on high-activity price ranges. Its tokenomics feature the RA token, which encourages long-term engagement through mechanisms like rebase rewards and the creation of veNFTs and xRA tokens. Governance is driven by veNFT holders, who have voting rights on key protocol decisions. The exchange is self-funded, maintaining independence from external financial pressures.
