Neuron is a London-based company founded in 2019 that is building decentralised infrastructure for machine-to-machine (M2M) commerce. The company's vision is to create a secure and transparent ecosystem where autonomous devices, such as drones and AI agents, can directly discover, connect, and transact with each other without the need for centralised intermediaries.

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Neuron's core product is a decentralised service network (DSN). This infrastructure includes a lightweight software development kit (SDK) that allows any machine, from a cloud server to a low-power device, to be onboarded as a "node." The platform also features an Explorer for nodes to discover each other, a Validator network to enforce service level agreements and machine reputation, and a system for automated, token-based payments. A primary use case is 4DSKY, a decentralized air traffic management system for drones, which has been successfully trialed with the UK government.

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Neuron's entire platform is built on the Hedera network. It utilises Hedera's fast, secure, and low-cost distributed ledger technology as the foundational trust layer for its DSN. Specifically, Neuron uses Hedera's Consensus and Token Services for several key functions: to log and timestamp flight data from drones, to enable secure M2M payments.

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Tamuwa, founded in 2015, is a Kenyan company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector in Africa. Its primary focus is on converting agricultural waste, specifically sugarcane bagasse, into a sustainable and affordable energy source. By producing high-density briquettes and pellets, Tamuwa provides a clean alternative to traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal, addressing issues of deforestation and promoting a circular economy.

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The company's core service is the production and distribution of these biomass briquettes, which have a high calorific value and low moisture content, making them an efficient fuel source for industrial and domestic use. Tamuwa has also developed the CYNK platform, a digital end-to-end solution for the measurement, reporting, verification, and trading of high-quality voluntary emissions reductions (VERs). This platform is designed to bring trust and transparency to the carbon offset market, enabling local communities and projects to gain greater financial benefit from their environmental initiatives.

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The CYNK platform is built on the Hedera network, leveraging its high-throughput, low-cost, and energy-efficient distributed ledger technology. This integration allows Tamuwa to digitize and tokenize verified emissions reductions, creating a secure and transparent marketplace for carbon credits.

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Korbit is a South Korean cryptocurrency firm base in Seoul and launched in 2013. It was the first exchange to launch a Bitcoin-Korean Won (BTC/KRW) market. It’s primary features include facilitating buying, selling, and secure storage of a broad spectrum of digital assets, encompassing major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside numerous altcoins, primarily through KRW pairings.

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Beyond these core trading functions, Korbit users can engage in crypto-to-crypto trading, utilize the platform’s dedicated digital asset wallet, and participate in staking services to earn rewards on their holdings. Korbit also operates a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and provides tools such as automated trading, recurring investment options, and bundled asset purchases.

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Korbit employs employs robust security measures including multi-factor authentication and substantial cold wallet storage. The exchange is committed to full compliance with South Korea's stringent financial regulations, encompassing comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures and collaboration with domestic financial institutions such as Shinhan Bank for verified real-name accounts.

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Validation Cloud is a Web3 infrastructure company that provides high-performance node, staking, and data-as-a-service solutions. Its focus is on bridging the gap between the enterprise world and the burgeoning landscape of decentralized technologies.

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The company's core services are divided into three main pillars. Its Node API provides high-performance access to a wide range of leading blockchain networks, enabling developers and enterprises to build and scale their applications with reliable and low-latency connectivity. Its institutional-grade, non-custodial staking services allow clients to securely stake their assets and earn rewards across numerous Proof-of-Stake protocols. Finally, its Data x AI platform, powered by their proprietary intelligence engine, Mavrik, is designed to provide real-time, AI-driven insights from on-chain data.

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Validation Cloud offers both Mirror Node-as-a-Service and a JSON-RPC Relay for Hedera, providing developers with fast and reliable access to the network's data and services. This integration is a key part of Hedera's efforts to provide a robust and developer-friendly ecosystem.

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