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.
Gitcoin incentivizes open-source development through rewards and grants, using a quadratic funding mechanism for fair fund allocation. Governance is driven by the Gitcoin Token (GTC), allowing holders to participate in voting and governance decisions. With a total token supply of 100 million, GTC holders can stake tokens to gain increased voting power through vGTC. Gitcoin has raised $11.8M across two funding rounds to support its initiatives.
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.
dHedge is a decentralized asset management protocol enabling non-custodial investing and transparent on-chain trading. Governed by the DHT token, holders stake for voting power and earn rewards. With a fixed supply of 100 million tokens, DHT facilitates governance decisions and fee collection on the platform. Launched through a token generation event in 2020, dHedge generates revenue from administration and performance fees, supporting its operations and growth in decentralized finance.
