DeraGods is a unique digital collectibles game centered around a collection of 303 distinct non-fungible tokens (NFTs) dubbed "gods" which are minted on the Hedera Hashgraph network. It features an immersive and engaging world-building experience within a bespoke metaverse for its community of holders. Acquiring a DeraGods NFT grants access to the in-game decentralized Web3 environment where participants can contribute to building and securing virtual assets.

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A distinctive feature of the DeraGods ecosystem is its "faith scale tax system," which rewards NFT holders based on their level of engagement and commitment to the project. Users can earn faith by following the project’s “commandments” which include directives to engage with and share social media content related to the project, recruiting new members, spreading positive commentary about the Hedera ecosystem, and using Hedera-based tokens and blockchain services to conduct cryptocurrency transactions.

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A percentage of all DeraGods NFT sales will go toward purchasing and building virtual assets such as virtual real estate, DApps, liquidity pools, and games. 

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Transak is a global Web3 payment provider that builds developer-focused tools to bridge traditional finance with digital assets. The company’s core service is to enable users to seamlessly buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly within any decentralized application (dApp). This is primarily achieved through a simple, embeddable widget or API that developers can integrate into their platforms with just a few lines of code.

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By handling the complex backend processes of payment processing, fraud monitoring, and regulatory compliance like KYC/AML, Transak solves a critical onboarding challenge for the Web3 ecosystem. It eliminates the need for users to leave a dApp, register on a centralized exchange, and manually transfer funds, which significantly reduces friction and improves user conversion rates. The platform supports a wide array of local payment methods across more than 150 countries, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and other regional options.

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Transak is integrated with the Hedera network. This enables developers building on Hedera to provide their users with a direct and localized on-ramp to purchase HBAR and other Hedera-based tokens. 

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Quarter Homes is a real estate technology company that modernizes vacation home ownership through a fractional, co-ownership model. It aims to make owning a second home more accessible and affordable by allowing up to four parties to collectively purchase and own a property. Quarter Homes manages the entire lifecycle of the property, including all legal, financial, and property management complexities, to provide a seamless, hassle-free experience.

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The company’s innovative model incorporates the Hedera blockchain network, which underpins its operational framework. For each property, a unique LLC is established, and the legal ownership interest is divided into fractions represented as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Hedera Token Service (HTS). This provides each owner with a verifiable, digital proof of ownership. 

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Quarter Homes leverages the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a transparent and immutable log of all activities associated with the property. This includes governance, maintenance activities and scheduling, ensuring all parties have a trusted and shared view of the property's status and history.

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The Lumos Labs Hatch Accelerator is a program dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage Web3 startups in India. Run by Lumos Labs, a Singapore-based innovation management firm, the accelerator is designed to identify and support promising projects that are building the next generation of decentralized applications.

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The four-month program provides a comprehensive support system for participating startups. This includes mentorship from industry experts, a series of workshops covering various aspects of business and technology, and access to a wide network of investors and partners. The primary goal of the accelerator is to help these startups refine their products, achieve product-market fit, and scale their operations in the competitive Web3 landscape. 

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The Hatch Accelerator is a direct collaboration between Lumos Labs and the HederaHBAR Foundation, and it is specifically focused on expanding the Hedera ecosystem. The HederaHBAR Foundation provides the grant funding for the accelerator, demonstrating a significant commitment to nurturing the developer community and driving the adoption of the Hedera network in the rapidly growing Indian Web3 market.

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