Polynomial Trade is an on-chain derivatives platform with a focus on perpetual futures, enhanced by the security of the Synthetix protocol and the Optimism Network. Its distinctive approach using polynomial functions for price prediction allows traders to make more dynamic market decisions. Although currently without a governance structure or a live token, the potential introduction of a token could benefit the platform by incentivizing user engagement and capturing value. Polynomial has raised two successful funding rounds, raising $1.10 million in a Pre-Seed round and securing further investment in a Seed round, with backing from several notable investors and capital firms.
Dmail Network is an AI-powered decentralized communication platform that offers encrypted emails, unified notifications, and targeted marketing services across multiple blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dApps). It aims to enhance privacy and security in digital communications within the Web3 ecosystem.
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.
LogX is a perp dex offering deep liquidity and an efficient leveraged trading experience, moving away from traditional reliance on external liquidity providers. It allows trading against a pool of stable assets, with innovative features like a dark oracle for price aggregation and a risk management framework. While LogX has launched an airdrop program, it currently lacks a native token, focusing on user engagement through rewards. Governance is code-centric, reflecting its early stage without a token-based decision-making process. The project has secured $6.1 million in funding from notable investors such as Sequoia Capital and Coinbase Ventures, marking its potential within the DeFi ecosystem.
