Glo Dollar is a fiat-backed stablecoin designed to combat extreme poverty by donating all its interest earnings to provide basic income for those in need. Overseen by the Glo Foundation's governance council, it ensures security with hardware wallets and succession plans. The unique AutoPGF model directs reserve yields to public goods and charities. Glo Dollar raised $2 million from Sytse Sijbrandij.
Aerodrome Finance is an AMM on the BASE network, integrating Velodrome V2 features with its unique liquidity incentive engine, vote-lock governance, and user-friendly design. It offers low slippage, high liquidity, $AERO token emissions, and rewards for liquidity providers, promoting active governance and community benefits. The platform's tokenomics include $AERO for utility and $veAERO for governance, encouraging long-term engagement and decision-making power for token holders. Governance is driven by $veAERO token holders, focusing on community-led decisions. Recently, Aerodrome received over 100,000 OP tokens from RetroPGF, underscoring its self-bootstrapped success and growing industry support.
WheelX.fi is a multichain Bridge & Swap platform powered by AI aggregation. It enables users to move and trade assets seamlessly across more than 60 blockchains with optimized transaction routes, low fees, and strong security. The platform is non-custodial, supports a wide range of assets, and is designed for both developers and everyday traders.
Open Source Observer provides free analytics to assess the impact of open source software contributions on ecosystem health, focusing on the Superchain. It aims to demonstrate the value of these contributions by offering visibility and verifiable proof. Operating without formal governance or a native token, the project has garnered support through grants, including a Builders Grant from Optimism and recognition at an Optimism hackathon. Following its spinout from Protocol Labs in 2023, the team established Kariba Labs to continue development independently.
