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Top Blockchains by Commits and Development Activity in last 7 days
Let’s compare the top blockchains by GitHub commits and active developers in last 7 days, according to artemis.xyz, in order to evaluate their current development activity.
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Top 10 Lending Protocols by Total Value Locked
The total value of assets locked in DeFi lending protocols is around $32B, according to DefiLlama.com. Let’s compare the Top lending protocols by current TVL in USD, in order to evaluate their adoption scale.
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zkMe has raised $4M in a Seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital
zkMe has secured $4M in a seed round led by Multicoin Capital. Other investors in the round included OKX Ventures and Robot Ventures. The funding will go towards the continual development of the proprietary appchain zkMe Network, which is expected to launch by the end of 2024.
zkMe is a provider of zero-knowledge (ZK) identity verification solutions for Web3 developers. In 2023, it raised $2M in a pre-seed funding round backed by Spartan Group, Circle, CMS Holdings, Fenbushi Capital and others.
🔗 blog.zk.me/zkme-secures-4m-from-multicoin-capital-to-build-fatf-and-mica-compliant-identity-solution-for-web3-applications
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Dogs [DOGS] farming will be launched on Binance Launchpool on August 23th
Farming of $DOGS tokens will be launched on Binance Launchpool. Users will be able to stake their BNB and FDUSD tokens into separate pools to farm $NOT over 3 days, starting August 23th. 22B $DOGS (4% of total token supply) will be offered on Launchpool: 18.7B $DOGS in rewards (85%) will be offered to $BNB stakers, 3.3B $DOGS (15%) to $FDUSD.
Binance will list token on August 26th, at 12:00 UTC. Initial circulating supply when listed on Binance is 517B DOGS (94% of total token supply)
Clearpool [CPOOL] has introduced an Optimism-based L2 for RWA yield - Ozean
Clearpool $CPOOL is developing Ozean, a Layer 2 blockchain for RWA yield, operating within the Optimism ecosystem. Ozean is based on OP Stack and developed using Caldera’s rollup-as-a-service platform. The blockchain plans to integrate real-world assets into DeFi in a compliant offering that provides native on-chain yield through a new staking mechanism using the $CPOOL token.
Clearpool has also introduced a stablecoin, USDX, and a yield-bearing stablecoin, ozUSD, to facilitate an automatic yield-rebasing asset that passes rewards directly to users.
Binance Labs has invested in a yield network built around Bitcoin - Corn
Binance Labs invests in Corn, the first super yield network built around Bitcoin $BTC. Corn is an Ethereum Layer 2 network focused on establishing a DeFi hub for Bitcoin. Moreover, Corn has introduced BTCN, a hybrid tokenized Bitcoin that enhances Bitcoin's use in DeFi.
BTCN incorporates multiple custodians, smart contracts, and bridging protocols, providing a more secure, scalable, and versatile solution. This hybrid approach ensures Bitcoin holders can manage their assets according to their risk preferences while utilizing them across various DeFi apps.
🔗 binance.com/en/blog/ecosystem/binance-labs-invests-in-corn-to-simplify-bitcoins-use-in-decentralized-finance-434033995593822840
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Soulbound has raised $4M in a funding round for Web3 social gaming ecosystem
Souldbound, a Web3 player profile, and social platform, has secured $4M in a funding round for its Web3 social gaming ecosystem. Investors in the round include iAngels, Animoca Brands, Big Brain Holdings, NGC Ventures, Panony, Delta Blockchain Fund and others.
The team is currently implementing a Twitch livestream integration for Soulbound-partnered games and continuing to improve user experience.
Gate Ventures launches $100M Web3 fund in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center
Gate Ventures and Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi announced the launch of Falcon Gate Ventures, a $100M fund dedicated to advancing global blockchain innovation. This partnership aims to support and accelerate the development of decentralized technologies and applications across key regions worldwide. Falcon Gate Ventures will focus on investing in high-potential Web3 projects and supporting educational and research initiatives.
Apart from financial backing, the fund aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem that fosters global talent and technological innovation. The focus will be on regions including the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East/North Africa area.
🔗 x.com/gate_ventures/status/1825465385216311480
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Tether is launching USDT on Aptos blockchain
Stablecoin issuer Tether will launch $USDT on Layer 1 blockchain Aptos. This integration is part of Tether’s broader strategy to make digital currency more accessible and useful globally, capitalizing on Aptos’ advanced blockchain technology and exceptional speed and scalability. $USDT integration on the Aptos blockchain will also bring the advantage of extremely low gas fees.
🔗 tether.io/news/tether-usd%E2%82%AE-to-launch-on-aptos-blockchain
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Mirada AI [MIRX] has joined IBM for Startups program
Mirada AI $MIRX has been accepted into the IBM for Startups program. Through this innovation, Mirada AI will access technical support and guidance from industry experts, advisory and consulting meetings, free cloud computing credits, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Previously, Mirada AI announced its IDOs on Ape Terminal, Poolz, Carbon and HyperX Pad. IDO price is $0.01 ($10M valuation). Initial market cap is $340K.
Holonym has raised $5.5M in a Seed funding round co-led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures
Holonym Foundation, an organization building the next generation of digital identity security for the decentralized web, has secured $5.5M in a seed funding round. The funding round was led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures, with participation from Draper Dragon, Arrington Capital, Lightshift, Zero Knowledge Ventures, Zero DAO, Protagonist, Selini Capital, WAGMI Ventures, UDHC and others.
Holonym Foundation has developed infrastructure to allow anyone, anywhere, to create Human Keys with Mishti Network, easily use them with Silk and privately prove facts about their identity with Zeronym.
🔗 x.com/0xHolonym/status/1824890631237652486
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Top 7 Crypto Fundraising Rounds of the Week
Let’s take a look at the top 7 biggest private crypto fundraising rounds completed in the previous week, backed by crypto venture investors including Haun, Binance Labs, Spartan, Wintermute, Polychain Capital, Framework and others.
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Blocklords [LRDS] has launched website for its Base Layer 3 solution - Lordchain
The #LORDCHAIN website is live! Users can now start earning Node Power through asset locking in BLOCKLORDS, Ethereum, and Base network. Lordchain mainnet launch is scheduled for Q1 of 2025. Lordchain is architected as an advanced Base L3 solution, providing the essential security, stability, and scalability needed to power the Blocklords experience.
Blocklords is a player-driven MMO medieval grand strategy game with GameFi activities, developed by MetaKing Studios. It raised $15M in a seed funding round backed by Makers Fund, Bitkraft Ventures, Delphi Digital, Animoca Brands, Shima Capital, WW Ventures, Spartan Group, Huobi Ventures, and others. Current $LRDS price is $0.91. Current FDV is $91.1M.
🔗 x.com/BLOCKLORDS/status/1824071946595680713
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Top Blockchains by Number of Transactions in last 7 days
Let’s compare the top blockchains by number of transactions registered on-chain and average daily active addresses in last 7 days, according to Artemis.xyz, in order to evaluate their current adoption and performance.
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ZAP has launched Base Gigadrops with $200K as prize pool
ZAP has unveiled Base Gigadrops campaign with $200K in rewards. To launch the campaign ZAP has partnered with 14 projects including Spectral Labs, TransferMole, XProtocol, LibertAI, Anzen Finance and others. Users can complete missions and quests directly through ZAP Drops to qualify for different reward pools.
Previously, ZAP has revealed Zap Value Index built in partnership with Nansen. The Zap Value Index creates the building blocks for a wallet-based reputation score.
Story Protocol has raised $80M in a Series B funding round led by a16z crypto
PIP Labs, the developer of Story Protocol, has raised $80M in a Series B funding round led by a16z crypto. Other investors in the round include Polychain Capital, Hashed, Samsung Next, WME, dao5, Foresight Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Two Small Fish Ventures and SparkLabs Global.
Story's mainnet launch is expected later this year. The Layer 1 blockchain is being developed via Cosmos SDK and will be fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
Binance Labs-backed Xterio has announced XTER token generation event [TGE]
Xterio, a Web3 game developer and publisher, has unveiled XTER TGE, points dashboard, and NFT collections rewards. In the coming weeks, Xterio roll out our points dashboard, where users can track all Xterio ecosystem points earned across events like Meet your Anima, Arena, Forge, and more. As previously mentioned, these will be eligible for upcoming rewards.
Xterio offers a free-to-play gaming platform and a GameFi-as-a-service product that helps developer partners create third-party games. In 2022, Xterio has raised $40M in a funding round backed by FunPlus, Makers Fund and others. It has also received a $15M investment from Binance Labs.
🔗 x.com/XterioGames/status/1825936463923753453
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Sorella Labs has raised $7.5M in a Seed funding round led by Paradigm
Sorella Labs has raised $7.5M in a seed funding round led by Paradigm. Other investors in the round include Uniswap Ventures, Bankless Ventures, Robot Ventures and Nascent. Sorella Labs is developing tools to tackle Ethereum's maximum extractable value (MEV) issue. To help prevent such MEV losses, Sorella Labs is working on two tools — Brontes, an open-source blockchain analytics tool that processes Ethereum blocks, and Angstrom, a Uniswap V4 hook.
🔗 theblock.co/post/312222/paradigm-sorella-labs-ethereum-mev-problem
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YeagerAI has raised $7.5M in a Seed funding round led by North Island Ventures
YeagerAI, the development company behind the decentralized artificial intelligence network GenLayer, has closed a $7.5M seed funding round led by North Island Ventures. Other investors in the round include Node Capital, Arrington Capital, ZK Ventures, WAGMI Ventures, BlockBuilders, and Arthur Hayes’s Maelstrom.
GenLayer uses non-deterministic smart contracts and a bespoke delegated proof-of-stake algorithm to enable new types of applications that interact with real-time information.
Top 10 Derivatives DEXes by Total Value Locked
Users are gravitating towards derivatives DEXes due to fall of FTX and the need for self-custodian practices now. Let’s compare the top 10 derivatives DEXes by current TVL in USD include Jupiter, Hyperliquid, GMX, dYdX, Drift Protocol, Vertex, ApeX, Wasabi, Astherus and Aevo according to DefiLlama.com.
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Binance Labs-backed DIN has raised $4M in a Pre-listing funding round
DIN (ex-Web3Go), a modular AI-native data pre-processing layer, secured $4M in a pre-listing funding round. Investors included Ankr, Manta Network, Moonbeam Network, and Maxx Capital. Previously, DIN participated in the first batch of projects in the BNB Chain Airdrop Alliance Program.
DIN is a data intelligence network offering AI-native digital asset tools and real-time data infrastructure. In 2023, it raised $4M in a seed funding round backed by Binance Labs, Hashkey Capital, NGC, Shima Capital, IVC, LIF, Big Brain Holdings and Archerman Capital.
🔗 x.com/din_lol_/status/1825843415424377203
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Top Exchanges by Liquidations in last 7 days
The vast majority of the casualties were long positions last days, with more than $760M liquidated in total. Let’s take a look at the top exchanges by liquidations of longs and shorts within last week, according to Coinglass.com.
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Fabric Cryptography has raised $33M in a Series A funding round co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx
Fabric Cryptography, a startup focused on hardware, has secured $33M in a Series A fundraising round co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx. Other participating investors included Offchain Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs. Fabric is developing new computing chips to handle the rising use of AI – with its heavy demand for fast computation from graphics processing units, or GPUs – as well as cryptography-intensive blockchain applications. Previously, it raised $6M in a pre-seed funding round backed by Master Ventures, Nil, Inflection and others.
🔗 coindesk.com/tech/2024/08/19/fabric-startup-building-vpu-chips-for-cryptography-raises-33m
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WSPN has raised $30M in a Seed funding round led by Foresight Ventures and Folius Ventures
WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network) has secured $30M in a seed round led by Foresight Ventures and Folius Ventures. Other investors in the round include Hash Global, Generative Ventures, Yunqi Partners and RedPoint China.
WSPN offers a decentralized and asset-backed digital payment system that delivers a stable and secure way to transact globally. WUSD token enables fast, low-cost, and transparent cross-border payments, bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.
🔗 x.com/WSPNpayment/status/1824383319972385086
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Top 7 Biggest Token Unlocks in the Next 7 Days
Monitoring of vested tokens and future unlock events is an important step to make more cautious and, in the end, better trading decisions. Let’s take a look at this and some other biggest unlocks coming in the next 7 days, including $AVAX, $ZKJ, $MERL, $PIXEL, $WLD, $ID and $MPLX according to CryptoRank.io.
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Top Upcoming Events of the Next Week
We compiled a list of top important upcoming events of the next week (Aug 19th - Aug 25th) among blockchain projects, including Aark Digital $AARK, Polyhedra $ZKJ, DOGS $DOGS, Simon's Cat $CAT, Avalanche $AVAX, Scroll, Nyan Heroes $NYAN, and Sharpe AI $SAI. Stay tuned!
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KIP Protocol has raised $5M in a funding round co-led by Animoca Ventures and Tribe Capital
KIP Protocol has secured $5M in a funding round co-led by Animoca Ventures and Tribe Capital. Other investors in the round include GBV Capital, Morningstar Ventures, DWF Ventures, Kyros Ventures, K300 Ventures, New Tribe Capital, ZBS Capital, Purechain Capital, Fomocraft Ventures and others. This round propels KIP’s total funding to $10M.
KIP Protocol is an open-source Web3 framework designed to facilitate the creation, management and monetization of decentralized knowledge assets for AI applications. Through the recent update, KIP Protocol will manage $10M to build Open Campus University (OCU), an AI-powered education platform to bring decentralized AI learning to the EDU Chain.
🔗 news.bitcoin.com/kip-protocol-closes-private-round-to-jumpstart-decentralized-ai-innovation
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Plume Network has reached over 3.2M users during first month of its Testnet
Plume Network has achieved 140M transactions on its Testnet, with 3.2M cumulative users during first month of its Testnet. Moreover, Plume's ecosystem dApps such as Nest Staking, Landshare, Kuma Protocol, and SolidViolet collectively brought over 2M users. During the testnet, users can get a Plume Miles for completing X (Twitter) tasks, joining Discord and other quests associated with Celestia, Bitget Wallet, Omni Network, etc.
To join Testnet campaign, you can use our invite link - TOPPP
Crunch Lab has raised $3.5M in a Seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital
Crunch Lab, a startup building foundational infrastructure for collective intelligence, has secured $3.5M in a seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital. Factor Capital, Fabric VC and Elixir Capital also supported the round, bringing the startup's total funding raised to $5.3M.
Crunch Lab is the core contributor behind CrunchDAO, a platform for AI researchers who can participate in distributed machine learning competitions. In addition to other rewards, CrunchDAO members can earn CRNCH tokens as part of their participation in competitions.
🔗 x.com/CrunchLabHQ/status/1824154051799609429
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QORPO World [QORPO] has launched Pre-alpha of AneeMate for Genesis NFT holders
QORPO World $QORPO has rolled out a pre-alpha release of AneeMate, a Web3 open-world creature extraction shooter with the concept of Pokémon, for Genesis NFT holders. Users can open the portal to the Hidden Islands, collect resources, find Yipeess, fight other players and NPCs.
The game offers extensive customization and utilizes NFTs to impact both player experience and the QORPO token economy. Utilizing NFTs for in-game assets reduces the supply of the QORPO token.