Azaar is a next-generation DEX-aggregator built specifically for the Base ecosystem. Its custom-built DEX router offers better rates compared to most other DEX-aggregators in the market. Currently, Azaar is self-bootstrapped and does not have a live token.
Extra Finance, a community-driven leveraged yield farming (LYF) protocol on OP Mainnet and Base. Extra Finance integrates with major DEXs like Velodrome, providing diverse farming strategies and catering to various risk profiles. The protocol uses two tokens, $EXTRA for liquidity provider rewards and $veEXTRA for governance, with $veEXTRA holders influencing decisions and enjoying benefits like higher leverage and access to exclusive pools. Governance is community-focused, with $veEXTRA token holders having significant input in the protocol's direction. Remarkably, Extra Finance is self-bootstrapped, relying on its own resources rather than external funding, showcasing its commitment to organic growth and independence in the DeFi space.
Open Source Observer provides free analytics to assess the impact of open source software contributions on ecosystem health, focusing on the Superchain. It aims to demonstrate the value of these contributions by offering visibility and verifiable proof. Operating without formal governance or a native token, the project has garnered support through grants, including a Builders Grant from Optimism and recognition at an Optimism hackathon. Following its spinout from Protocol Labs in 2023, the team established Kariba Labs to continue development independently.
Kiwi is a HackerNews-like app for the crypto community to share and discuss top crypto content. While the co-founders make most decisions, Kiwi encourages user ideas and contributions. The Kiwi Pass NFT allows users to submit, upvote, and comment on links, serving as an entry key to the community.