Haiku lets any DeFi strategy run as a single swap, handling complex actions like delta-neutral positions or portfolio rebalancing in one transaction so teams can build advanced products in minutes.
Ronin is an EVM blockchain purpose-built for Web3 gaming, created by Sky Mavis, the team behind Axie Infinity. Launched in 2021 to scale Axie beyond Ethereum's limitations, Ronin has grown into a multi-game ecosystem powering titles like Pixels, Wild Forest, and Lumiterra, and has processed over $4B in NFT volume. On May 12, 2026, Ronin completed its migration from a standalone sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2 built on Optimism's OP Stack, with EigenDA for data availability and a path to ZK validity proofs via Boundless.
Gyroscope is developing GYD, a decentralized, noncustodial stablecoin fully backed by diversified assets in smart contracts. Governed on-chain by the Gyroscope DAO, the community can propose and vote on changes. The stablecoin maintains a 100% reserve ratio with 1 USD worth of collateral per GYD. Gyroscope raised $4.5 million in seed funding, co-led by Placeholder VC and Galaxy Ventures.
Farcaster distinguishes itself as a decentralized social network built on an open protocol, facilitating seamless identity transfers across applications and enabling Ethereum-linked messaging with NFT functionalities. Currently without its own token, there's buzz about an upcoming airdrop. Governed by a rough consensus and running code, it involves a collaborative process among developers, hub runners, app developers, and users, with decisions made through the Farcaster Improvement Proposal (FIP) process. Financially supported by a $30 million funding round led by a16z and including notable investors like Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital, Farcaster stands out for its innovative approach to governance and strong backing, marking its place in the decentralized social networking realm.
