Flutterwave is a U.S.-based, Africa-focused fintech company founded in 2016. Its mission is to build a modern payment infrastructure to connect Africa to the global economy, simplifying commerce for businesses of all sizes across the continent and other emerging markets. The company provides a unified platform that allows merchants to make and accept payments without the complexities of navigating fragmented financial systems.

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It offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through a single API. For enterprises and small businesses, this includes payment processing for various methods such as credit cards, mobile money, and bank transfers through its Flutterwave Checkout and Payment Links products. It also provides tools to create online stores (Flutterwave Store), issue invoices, and manage cross-border payouts. For individuals, its Send App facilitates international remittances, allowing users to easily transfer money to and from Africa.

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Flutterwave has partnered with Hedera to integrate USDC stablecoin settlements on the Hedera network. 

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KwikPik is a Web3-based on-demand delivery and services platform built on the Hedera blockchain network primarily focused on burgeoning markets in Africa and the Middle East. It was founded in Nigeria in 2022 to address a critical gap in reliable, efficient on-demand services, particularly in less densely populated regions. 

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The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including swift package delivery, convenient grocery and food ordering, direct sourcing of fresh farm produce, and accessible ride-hailing. At its core, KwikPik deeply integrates Hedera technology and employs the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create auditable, immutable logs for tracking driver journeys, significantly bolstering transparency, reducing fraud, and providing verifiable data for carbon emissions tracking for ESG reporting. 

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KwikPik’s native stablecoin, $KPL, is built upon the Hedera Token Service (HTS). This facilitates exceptionally low-cost, real-time in-app payments and provides users with intuitive, non-custodial Web3 wallets, simplifying their entry into the digital economy. This allows KwikPik to operate as an efficient decentralized physical infrastructure Network (DePIN), designed to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable services, thereby fostering financial inclusion, expanding market access for local businesses, and generating employment opportunities across its operational areas.

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Earthlings.land is Earthlings.land is an open-world game set 400 years in the future featuring a steampunk-inspired fantasy world. Its first map spans 460 square kilometers of European inspired forests, floating islands, ancient ruins, and a bustling cityscape called New Paris. 

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Players are invited to dive into immersive quests, battle enemies, and enjoy fast-paced fun in a family-friendly gaming environment complete with a bespoke battle royale mode. The platform offers users the opportunity to engage with unique in-game items through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

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Ownership of Earthlings.land NFTs translates to owning in-game items which can be collected and traded with fellow gamers. The in-game items are part of a dynamic economy where players can own land and take on roles such as mayor, shop owner, or airship captain. 

Earthlings.land employs a dual token model featuring the $STEAM and WATER tokens built on the Hedera blockchain. The $STEAM token acts as the lifeblood of the ecosystem, fueling in-game interactions and adoption. While WATER serves as a utility token strengthening the value of $STEAM.

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Cofra Holding is a privately owned global enterprise headquartered in Switzerland. Its portfolio spans several key sectors, managing a range of prominent businesses. These include C&A, a major international fashion retailer; Redevco, a real estate investment management company focused on sustainable urban properties; and Sunrock, a leader in developing large-scale solar energy projects. Cofra also maintains significant investments in sustainable food through the Arrobas Group and in private equity via Bregal. 

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Cofra joined the Hedera Governing Council in 2023. As a council member, Cofra operates a node and actively participates in the network's governance. The company actively leverages this position to explore the application of distributed ledger technology to enhance its core business functions. Key areas of interest include improving supply chain transparency across its retail and food businesses and investigating the tokenization of assets within its real estate and energy portfolios. This strategic involvement allows Cofra to pioneer DLT solutions that align with its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.

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