Valora is a mobile-first crypto wallet focused on intuitive user experience, making digital assets easy to use and accessible. It has no formal governance process or native token. In July 2021, Valora raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Polychain Capital, SV Angel, Valor Capital Group, NFX, and Nima Capital.
Dragon Academy offers educational and reputational bounties, compensating users in stablecoins for their contributions. It uses NFTs for access, funded by $200,000 in angel investment, with low operating costs and a focus on blockchain-based community engagement.
Creo Engine is a blockchain-based gaming platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage their games within a unified ecosystem. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services, including the CreoPlay platform, which hosts a variety of Web3 games and facilitates asset interoperability across different titles.
KIM is a ecosystem-focused DEX that differentiates itself by prioritizing community-driven development and offering a customizable protocol for sustainable liquidity on the Mode network. Unlike traditional DEXs, KIM emphasizes a community and ecosystem-first approach, enabling both builders and users to benefit from its tailored infrastructure. In terms of governance, KIM operates without a formal system, devoid of traditional token-based voting mechanisms. Financially, KIM is entirely self-bootstrapped, demonstrating a commitment to organic growth and independence by developing and expanding through its own resources, without external funding from investors, grants, or participation in funding rounds.
