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.
Ionic is a non-custodial money market protocol offering unparalleled control and security to its users through a code-centric governance model. Ionic differentiates itself with a novel Point System, rewarding users for contributing to the ecosystem without issuing a conventional token. This system encourages engagement through lending, borrowing, and referrals, with varying points potential for different activities. The project is entirely self-bootstrapped, relying on its resources for development without external funding. This approach underlines Ionic's commitment to innovation and self-sustainability in the competitive DeFi landscape.
Exactly Protocol is decentralized finance platform offering autonomous interest rate markets and enabling both variable and fixed rate exchanges of crypto assets. Its EXA token allows holders to vote on protocol changes and manage the treasury, playing a key role in governance and decision-making. Governance involves a structured voting system with specific token requirements to ensure fair participation. The project, having raised $3 million in a seed round, is backed by various investors, highlighting its strong funding and investment support.
Sonus Exchange is a decentralized trading platform designed to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient trading experience. Built to accommodate a wide range of digital assets, it offers fast execution, low transaction fees, and an intuitive user interface that caters to both retail traders and institutional users.
