Uniswap is a DEX protocol for ERC-20 tokens that features concentrated liquidity and community-driven governance through its UNI token. With a total supply capped at 1 billion tokens, UNI holders influence protocol changes and earn rewards through governance participation and liquidity provision. Initial funding included a grant from the Ethereum Foundation and a seed round led by Paradigm, which supported its development and growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
Jefe have developed a comprehensive infrastructure supporting voting, news, podcasts, and e-magazines while showcasing talents in paintball and American football. Users earn reward points, receive airdrops, and increase voting power to influence Web3 activities. Available on Google Play Store and the web, the app enables voting on various content. Their token distribution includes 5% for marketing, 5% for the foundation, 10% for development, 30% for listings/liquidity pool, 30% for burn reserves, and 20% for the community. Funding sources include trading fees, NFT sales, and collaborations.
DeFiLlama provides transparent, real-time data on over 3,000 DeFi projects across 240+ blockchains, helping users make informed decisions. Its open-source approach encourages community collaboration to ensure accurate and comprehensive analytics. DeFiLlama operates without a formal governance structure, does not have a native token, and is self-funded through various grant initiatives.
People Powered is redefining community volunteering with tools for disaster response and humanitarian aid. Its governance includes voting, proposals, and global leadership selection, using Purpose and Impact Coins. With a two-token model, it operates on self-funding but plans to seek public and venture capital funding soon.
