Orbiter Finance is a decentralized cross-rollup bridge facilitating rapid, secure, and cost-effective transfers of Ethereum-native assets across various Layer 2 networks and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains. By enabling seamless interoperability between these networks, it enhances the efficiency and scalability of decentralized applications (dApps) within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Zapper is an onchain explorer that helps users manage their crypto and NFTs and discover new opportunities across multiple chains. Its mission is to make blockchains readable to everyone, creating universal access towards economic freedom. Zapper has no formal governance process or native token. It has raised $16.5m across two funding rounds.
Owlto Finance is decentralized Cross-Rollup bridge, focusing on enabling direct and efficient asset transfers between Rollups. This approach circumvents the traditional need for assets to move through the mainnet, reducing transaction times and costs, and catering specifically to the DeFi, NFT, and DEX sectors' need for seamless Layer 2 asset mobility. Owlto Finance operates without its own token and is self-bootstrapped.
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.
