Sparkfi is a DeFi platform in the Sky (ex-MakerDAO) ecosystem that focuses on moving large amounts of stablecoin liquidity where it earns the best risk-adjusted return. Its three live products are SparkLend (a DAI/USDS-centric money market), Spark Savings (a non-custodial savings vault that pays the Sky Savings Rate) and the Spark Liquidity Layer, which allocates stablecoins directly into other protocols and networks.
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.
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.
DeFi Saver is an all-in-one management tool for decentralized finance. They integrate multiple leading lending protocols such as Aave, Maker, Spark, Morpho, CurveUSD, Liquity, Euler, and Fluid into a single dashboard while providing a layer of advanced features that enhance their functionality.
