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Stripchain - Interoperability Through Chain Abstraction Jul 04, 2024

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0xnovachrono is the Founder of Silent Research Labs, building Stripchain, an intent-based interoperability protocol designed to simplify chain abstraction. True interoperability entails seamless interaction with applications. Stripchain is engineered to eliminate developer complexities, making application chains arbitrary.

Why you should listen

Stripchain is an intent-based interoperability protocol designed to simplify chain abstraction. Central to Stripchain is the StripVM, which ensures security while coordinating, orchestrating, and executing user calls. This unifies diverse blockchains and introduces unprecedented domain fluidity.

True interoperability entails seamless interaction with applications. Stripchain is engineered to eliminate developer complexities, making application chains arbitrary. The goal is to provide a user experience comparable to web2, reflecting Stripchain's vision.

Stripchain aims to revolutionize transaction order flow by integrating StripVM into various applications, achieving true interoperability. It enables developers to facilitate cross-domain communication, allowing users and applications from different domains or chains to interact and respond to requests, fundamentally changing our perspective on interoperability today.

Stripchain supports scalable cross-domain communication between users and applications, paving the way for a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

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Core DAO - Decentralized Applications Secured by Bitcoin Jul 02, 2024

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Rich Rines is an initial contributor to Core Dao.

Why you should listen

Core Chain is the first Bitcoin-aligned EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, designed to be Bitcoin's complementary and hyper-scalable smart contract platform. With 50% of Bitcoin mining hash power already contributing to its security model and through the ground-breaking innovation of Non-Custodial Bitcoin staking, Core Chain is unlocking Bitcoin both as the prime protector and central asset of the future of DeFi.

Core Chain's major innovation is it's novel consensus mechanism, Satoshi Plus, that unites Delegated Proof of Work (DPoW), Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), and Non-custodial Bitcoin Staking. Through this combination, Core Chain incorporates Bitcoin miners in the security of Turing-complete smart contracts, unlocks the functionality and utility of those miners beyond the simple maintenance of the Bitcoin ledger, and provides them with purely additive supplemental income in the form of CORE token rewards. This symbiotic relationship works to strengthen Bitcoin without consuming Bitcoin block space or detracting from the miners' primary role as defenders of the Bitcoin network. While DPoW leverages Bitcoin miners, through the DPoS, Core Chain leverages both the CORE and BTC holders that stake their assets onto the Core blockchain and influence the network's consensus by delegating their staked assets to the validators on the Core Chain network.

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Helios - The Future of Music Streaming Jul 01, 2024

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Ryder Havdale is the CEO and founder of Helios Creators Inc., which aims to revolutionize the music streaming industry by offering fairer compensation and deeper engagement between artists and fans through the Helios platform, using Web3 technologies.

Why you should listen

Ryder Havdell, CEO and founder of Helios Creators, discusses the need for fairer engagement and deeper connection between artists and fans in the streaming industry. Helios aims to revolutionize the music streaming landscape by offering a platform where artists can be directly rewarded for their work and fans can engage with their favorite artists. The current streaming landscape, dominated by platforms like Spotify, has its advantages for listeners, but artists often struggle to earn a fair income. Helios seeks to change that by allowing fans to directly support the artists they love. The platform utilizes an algorithm that distributes subscription fees based on user engagement, ensuring that artists receive their fair share. Helios also plans to incorporate NFTs, ticket sales, and advertising to further support artists and provide a comprehensive music experience for users. The platform is currently in beta and plans to launch fully in September.

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USDz - the RWA-backed Stablecoin Jun 25, 2024

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Ben Shyong is the Co-Founder of Anzen Finance, a digital asset platform that issues USDz, a Real World Asset (RWA) backed stablecoin.

Why you should listen

Anzen Finance is a web3 protocol for minting and staking USDz, a stablecoin backed by a portfolio of private credit assets. USDz is a composable digital asset with utility across different crypto platforms. Token holders can use their USDz to participate in DeFi protocols, trade on exchanges, and use it for online payments.

Users can buy or sell USDz permissionlessly on Automated Market Makers (AMMs) with USDC. Qualified Market Makers can directly mint USDz with Anzen if they fulfill the KYC/KYB requirements. Users can stake USDz in certain jurisdictions to receive sUSDz and earn staking rewards.

As an ERC-20 compatible token, USDz functions across all crypto protocols. It is also compatible with the LayerZero Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard for bridging across multiple blockchains. Anzen is working with partners to increase the usefulness of USDz across the entire DeFi ecosystem.

RWA tokenization injects liquidity into traditional assets and enables fractional ownership and seamless global transactions without complex bureaucratic processes. Tokenized RWAs open the market to a wider range of digitally savvy investors by lowering entry barriers and providing flexible investment opportunities. Thus, digitized RWAs positively affect retail and institutional investors and the financial markets.

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Wondra - The Metaverse for AI Agents Jun 23, 2024

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Robert Cartwright is the CEO of AI agent-driven metaverse 2.0 ecosystem.

Why you should listen

Wondra Protocol aims to create the world's first AI agent-driven metaverse 2.0 ecosystem. Within this ecosystem, user digital twin data, driven by AI agents, will become autonomous inhabitants of the metaverse, possessing independent needs and matching various supply services, forming a self-consistent and evolving free market.

Within the foundational architecture of the Wondra metaverse lies an advanced AI assistant powered by neural network-based large-scale models. This assistant utilizes a transformer-based deep learning framework to train and enhance its language understanding system. The AI assistant will appear in the form of Wonki, and users can interact with it through conversation to receive services and earn $WII. Wonki can engage in interactive communication through text and voice, providing players with a range of intelligent assistance functions including answering open-ended questions on various topics, searching the internet for advice and solutions, creating articles and stories, offering learning and trading guidance, providing emotional support and encouragement, assisting in programming, and conducting data collection, organization, and analysis.

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DFINITY - Chain Fusion for the Internet Computer Jun 18, 2024

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Aisling Connolly is the General Lead at DFINITY, working on Chain Fusion for the Internet Computer blockchain. Aisling is interested in the intersection of cryptography, information security, and privacy.

Why you should listen

Aisling works at the intersection of cryptography, information security, and privacy. Her work focuses on the foundations, design, and provable security of global-scale data systems. She aims to design privacy-preserving protocols by leveraging techniques in cryptography and applying them to problems that arise in our increasingly technological society.

The DFINITY Foundation is a major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain. It is a Swiss-based not-for-profit organization with the largest R&D team in blockchain.

Chain Fusion is the leading priority for DFINITY alongside DeAI. It encompasses all technical integrations (native or RPC) as well as the suite of threshold signing implementations and packages them together to form the orchestration layer for all of Web3. Aisling's role is to establish Chain Fusion as a key enabler of a multichain world and Web3 in general.

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Brickken - The Real World Asset Token Suite Jun 17, 2024

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Edwin Mata is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brickken, a Tokenisation suite for Real World Assets. From real estate to franchises to IP to business, almost anything can be tokenized via Brickken.

Why you should listen

Edwin Mata and Andy discuss several critical aspects of the tokenization space, particularly focusing on Brickken, where Edwin is the CEO and co-founder. Brickken is a tokenization suite for real-world assets. Real estate tokenization, which benefits from fractional ownership and new funding avenues, is a primary use case, explained Edwin. The conversation includes Brickken's global reach and the importance of legal compliance across various jurisdictions. Edwin emphasized the company's focus on user experience to differentiate from competitors and simplify tokenization for non-tech users. Regulatory frameworks, particularly harmonization globally, were discussed alongside the role of the Brickken Token (BKN) in the ecosystem, serving purposes like gas fees and community engagement. Edwin is excited by several upcoming partnerships and projects, including European sandbox testing with Coinbase Institutional. Edwin projects a future where trillions in assets could be tokenized over the next decade.

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CUDIS - The Wearable Smart Ring on Solana Jun 13, 2024

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Edison Chen is the co-founder and CEO of CUDIS, a Web 3.0 startup making the world's first AI smart ring that rewards your wellness journey.

Why you should listen

The CUDIS ring represents a significant leap in the realm of wearable wellness technology. Positioned as a competitor to the Oura ring in the web3 landscape, the CUDIS ring is a Solana-based wearable that discreetly monitors users' physical well-being, offering a wealth of biometric insights. Coupled with a personalized AI coach, the CUDIS ring dynamically tailors its recommendations to individual users.

CUDIS seeks to empower users by providing a rewards mechanism. This mechanism enables users to monetize their health data while accessing premium membership features without incurring additional costs.

The first 1500 rings sold out in hours. Stage Two release rings are available now and selling fast.

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ZTX - A Virtual World for Creators and Communities Jun 11, 2024

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ZTX - A Virtual World for Creators and Communities

Niko Hosn is the CTO of ZTX, an immersive virtual world empowering creators and communities. Open Beta is now live.

Why you should listen

ZTX builds upon the foundation and success of ZEPETO, the largest metaverse platform in Asia with over 430M registered users. Prioritizing interoperability and scalability, ZTX harnesses blockchain technology to empower players, creators, and communities.

ZTX embodies three core pillars: Identity, Experience, and Creator Development.

Identity: ZTX takes avatar identity and experience to new heights. Extending what currently exists in ZEPETO, ZTX not only empowers users to create their digital identity, it also leverages their creativity and monetizes their time through actual on-chain ownership of assets.

Experience: ZTX offers a range of experiences for all types of users, and will integrate social aspects into its multi-layered approach to building a world. First, ZTX introduces innovative concepts like free land ownership along with crafting assets and land development. Users will be able to take advantage of the highly customizable decorator modes to create their digital homes and eventually invite friends over. Future plans for ZTX include integrating aspects of decentralized finance, establishing a multi-tiered economy, self-governed Districts, portal games, and much more.

Creator Development: ZTX empowers not only creators but also players and communities to monetize through gameplay. For creators, ZTX offers a new medium to express themselves, grow their fan base, and earn from asset and experience creation. It is a platform that serves as a playground for creativity and community, enabling users of all backgrounds to chart their journeys in a digital world beyond the physical.

ZTX is introducing this immersive world to a diverse audience, encompassing both crypto natives and existing ZEPETO users. ZTX places a strong emphasis on education and empowerment, ensuring that all users, regardless of their background, have access to Web3 tools and experiences. Leveraging the existing ZEPETO software architecture, the Web2 user base, and a robust pipeline of partnerships with global companies and brands, ZTX is poised to launch an unparalleled virtual experience that captivates the market like few other projects.

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