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.
stVol is a crypto options platform specializing in short-term, zero-day-to-expiry (0DTE) options, offering high-leverage trades with win-or-lose outcomes and no margin calls. It currently doesn't have a governance process or a token, but a token will be announced in Q4 2024, with benefits calculated based on early participation. Backed by investors like Altos Ventures and former professionals from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank, stVol has strong financial backing from its pre-seed investment round.
Talent Protocol leverages onchain technology to create visible, verifiable professional reputations, simplifying talent discovery and candidate assessment. Through aggregating data across platforms, it reduces hiring friction and opens avenues for innovative applications like under-collateralized lending. The $TALENT token supports the ecosystem by incentivizing users to maintain verified data, usable for visibility boosts, onchain services, and earning rewards. With 600 million tokens, Talent Protocol is backed by $3.5 million from investors like Protocol Labs and GSR.
