Hyperlane is an open interoperability framework, providing tools for developers to connect and build cross-chain applications that communicate securely across blockchains. It operates without a token or governance process. In 2022, Hyperlane raised $18.5 million in seed funding led by Variant, with support from investors like Galaxy Digital and Circle.
Moonwell is an open and decentralized lending and borrowing protocol. Onchain financial tools like decentralized lending and borrowing can empower people and act as stepping stones to new opportunities.
Seamless Protocol distinguishes itself as the first decentralized, non-custodial lending and borrowing platform on the Base network, with its novel Integrated Liquidity Markets (ILMs) for undercollateralized, permissionless loans. Governed by the community via the SEAM token, it fosters a democratic, decentralized approach to DeFi, emphasizing user engagement in governance without the need for external fundraising. Governance combines offchain and onchain processes, with delegation enabling voting and proposal creation.
MarginZero is a pioneering trading platform that transforms the landscape of perpetual futures by offering non-liquidatable positions. By removing the traditional constraints associated with margin requirements and liquidation risks, MarginZero enables traders to hold positions indefinitely, fostering a more stable and secure trading environment.