

Sonne Finance offers high-liquidity money markets with dynamic incentives. It supports popular assets and integrates natively with Optimism. Its tokenomics incentivize user engagement and protocol growth, with revenue-sharing and governance features. Sonne Finance has received funding through an OP grant from Optimism, allocated to enhance trading activities within its protocol, including lending, borrowing, and staking activities.



Layerswap provides a fast and cost-effective solution for transferring crypto assets across multiple networks and exchanges, reducing fees and transaction times while simplifying the bridging process. It operates without a formal governance structure or a native token. Layerswap has raised a total of $4 million across three funding rounds, with the latest being a $2.5 million seed investment on November 10, 2022.





Comet Protocol is a cross-chain communication aggregator designed to seamlessly connect Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other Layer 1 blockchains. Inspired by the enduring nature of comets, the protocol aims to enable secure, continuous, and uninterrupted asset transfers across multiple blockchain networks. Its mission is to foster an interconnected and scalable blockchain ecosystem, breaking down barriers between isolated networks to accelerate decentralized finance adoption. The project is currently self-funded and does not have a formal governance process in place. Comet Protocol has not yet issued a token, with the tokenomics still in development.






Kotani Pay is a Kenyan-based fintech startup that provides a technology stack enabling seamless integration between blockchain protocols and local payment channels in Africa. It facilitates cross-border remittances and financial inclusion by allowing users to convert stablecoins to local currencies and access funds via mobile money, even without internet connectivity.

