MintSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and NFT marketplace on the Mint blockchain, offering token trading, NFT transactions, and NFTFi services. As the first native DeFi protocol on Mint, it supports the development of Mint-native teams and tokens. Governance is community-driven, with MS404 token holders participating in decision-making. The platform's tokenomics feature MS404, an ERC-404 standard token combining ERC-20 and ERC-721 characteristics. The MS404 collection includes 10,000 unique NFTs, each convertible into 10,000 MST tokens, MintSwap's native currency. The total supply is fixed, with 60% allocated to mining rewards, 30% to pre-sale, and 10% to initial liquidity. MintSwap is self-bootstrapped.
Aura Finance distinguishes itself in the DeFi space by enhancing the Balancer ecosystem, offering a streamlined experience for BAL stakers and liquidity providers. It simplifies staking with tokenized veBAL (auraBAL) and boosts rewards through protocol-owned veBAL and AURA tokens, while easing participation in Balancer's gauge system. The AURA token is central to Aura's governance and incentivization, allowing users to lock tokens for governance rights and influence both Aura's and Balancer's decisions. Governance involves managing the Aura treasury, voting on Balancer proposals, and planning a transition to full on-chain voting
Overtime differentiates itself in the blockchain sports market space by offering a decentralized, non-custodial trading platform for sports events. It's inspired by Thales contracts, providing instant liquidity and competitive odds. Unlike typical sports markets, Overtime requires no KYC, user registration, or fund custody, and operates as a public good without its own token. Governed by the Thales Council, elected by THALES stakers, Overtime emphasizes community-driven proposals and decisions. The project's financial backing and grant status are not specified in the provided information.
Yearn Finance optimizes DeFi yield farming through products like Vaults and Earn, automating strategies to maximize user profits while minimizing complexity and gas costs. Governed by YFI token holders, proposals for protocol changes start on the Yearn Finance forum and require over 50% YFI holder approval to pass. The revamped tokenomics introduce a Vote Escrow mechanism for YFI stakers. Founded by Andre Cronje, Yearn Finance did not raise funds or reserve tokens, operating uniquely without private or public funding rounds.
