Across is an interoperability protocol using an intents-based architecture to enable fast, low-cost, and secure cross-chain transactions. Unlike traditional message-passing solutions, Across relies on relayers to fulfill user-defined outcomes instantly, with a separate settlement layer ensuring secure and verifiable fund transfers.
Hyperlane is an open interoperability framework, providing tools for developers to connect and build cross-chain applications that communicate securely across blockchains. It operates without a token or governance process. In 2022, Hyperlane raised $18.5 million in seed funding led by Variant, with support from investors like Galaxy Digital and Circle.
LovCash is a digital payment platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide a secure and efficient alternative to traditional cash transactions. It enables users to convert cash into digital currency, facilitating seamless purchases and transfers, particularly within the informal sectors of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Evolving from Dopex, Stryke is a DeFi platform focused on improving options trading and liquidity provision. It introduces the SYK token, central to its ecosystem, providing various utilities and rewards. Stryke's vision is to make onchain options products user-friendly and widely accessible, driving innovation in the DeFi options market