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.
Aave offers a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol for lending, borrowing, and earning interest on crypto assets. Its community-driven governance process involves AAVE, stkAAVE, and aAAVE token holders in decision-making. Ideas are discussed in the Aave Governance Forum, polled on Snapshot, and, if supported, become Aave Improvement Proposals (AIPs). AAVE tokens, capped at 16 million, are used for governance and protocol security.
SmolRefuel offers a convenient gas refueling solution, connecting you to over 80+ chains. You can acquire the necessary native gas token or exchange any tradable token in your wallet for refueling, all without upfront gas fees.
Hourglass is a protocol that offers liquidity solutions for time-bound and semi-fungible tokens. It consists of two main components: Hourglass Boost and Hourglass RFQ. In Hourglass Boost, users time-boost their assets and receive time-bound tokens (TBTs) as receipts for assets locked in a vault earning boosted yield. Hourglass RFQ is a marketplace that connects market makers with protocols to trade these tokens, making it easier to unlock liquidity.
