PWN is a universal, peer-to-peer lending and borrowing protocol that enables users to leverage any standard on-chain asset as collateral while maintaining full control over loan terms.
Aerodrome Finance is an AMM on the BASE network, integrating Velodrome V2 features with its unique liquidity incentive engine, vote-lock governance, and user-friendly design. It offers low slippage, high liquidity, $AERO token emissions, and rewards for liquidity providers, promoting active governance and community benefits. The platform's tokenomics include $AERO for utility and $veAERO for governance, encouraging long-term engagement and decision-making power for token holders. Governance is driven by $veAERO token holders, focusing on community-led decisions. Recently, Aerodrome received over 100,000 OP tokens from RetroPGF, underscoring its self-bootstrapped success and growing industry support.
Metal X is a DEX developed by Metallicus, allowing users to trade digital assets without a central authority, enhancing control and security over funds and private keys. It uses Metallicus-wrapped xTokens for cross-chain trading across different blockchain networks. Metal X lacks a formal governance process and does not currently have a token. In 2023, Metallicus completed its Series B funding for an undisclosed amount.
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.
