Synthetix operates as a decentralized liquidity layer on Ethereum and Optimism, revolutionizing the trading of synthetic assets and perpetual futures without traditional order books. Its native token, SNX, is crucial for staking, governance, and earning a share of trading fees. The governance structure of Synthetix involves a collaborative model with community members, core contributors, and elected councils and committees, ensuring a fair and transparent decision-making process. Funding milestones include raising $250,000 in a Seed Round, $610,000 in a Pre-Sale, $23.42 million in a Private Sale, $5.3 million in a Public Sale, and $3.8 million in Partnership Incentives, along with $12 million in later funding rounds. Additionally, Synthetix's strategic collaboration with Optimism brought in an allocation of 9 million tokens, earmarked for distribution to its user base.
Tellor is a decentralized oracle protocol that enables smart contracts on Ethereum to securely access off-chain data. Operating as a permissionless network, it incentivizes data reporters to provide and validate information, ensuring the integrity and reliability of data supplied to decentralized applications (dApps).
DexToro is a decentralized blockchain protocol offering permissionless, non-custodial on-chain derivatives trading through its flagship product, DexToro Exchange. It combines the transparency of decentralized exchanges with the speed of centralized platforms, enabling secure trading on Ethereum using audited smart contracts. The DTORO utility token drives DexToro's ecosystem, supporting staking, trading rewards, and governance. Token holders earn protocol revenue, boosted rewards, and can vote on upgrades and listings. Backed by angel investors and venture capital, DexToro has raised $500,000 across a pre-seed round, ICO, and token sales, with plans to expand further through its ongoing Seed Round OTC Token Sale.