Layerswap provides a fast and cost-effective solution for transferring crypto assets across multiple networks and exchanges, reducing fees and transaction times while simplifying the bridging process. It operates without a formal governance structure or a native token. Layerswap has raised a total of $4 million across three funding rounds, with the latest being a $2.5 million seed investment on November 10, 2022.
Oku Trade is a decentralized exchange platform offering advanced trading features on 16 EVM-compatible chains. It includes a bridge aggregator and a Uniswap v3 analytics tool. Governed without a formal process and lacking a token, Oku Trade was funded by a $1.6 million grant from the Uniswap Foundation to enhance decentralized exchange interfaces.
Farcaster distinguishes itself as a decentralized social network built on an open protocol, facilitating seamless identity transfers across applications and enabling Ethereum-linked messaging with NFT functionalities. Currently without its own token, there's buzz about an upcoming airdrop. Governed by a rough consensus and running code, it involves a collaborative process among developers, hub runners, app developers, and users, with decisions made through the Farcaster Improvement Proposal (FIP) process. Financially supported by a $30 million funding round led by a16z and including notable investors like Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital, Farcaster stands out for its innovative approach to governance and strong backing, marking its place in the decentralized social networking realm.
Aerodrome Finance is an AMM on the BASE network, integrating Velodrome V2 features with its unique liquidity incentive engine, vote-lock governance, and user-friendly design. It offers low slippage, high liquidity, $AERO token emissions, and rewards for liquidity providers, promoting active governance and community benefits. The platform's tokenomics include $AERO for utility and $veAERO for governance, encouraging long-term engagement and decision-making power for token holders. Governance is driven by $veAERO token holders, focusing on community-led decisions. Recently, Aerodrome received over 100,000 OP tokens from RetroPGF, underscoring its self-bootstrapped success and growing industry support.
