Gate.io, established in 2013, is one of the first global cryptocurrency exchanges. It is headquartered in the Cayman Islands, serves over 23 million users, and is widely renowned for its extensive selection of digital assets listing over 3,800 cryptocurrencies and tokens.
It offers a comprehensive trading experience which includes spot, margin, and futures trading alongside leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Beyond active trading, the platform provides numerous ways to earn through "Gate Earn," which features staking, lending, structured products, and auto-investment plans. It also features an initial exchange offering (IEO) launchpad for new projects called "Gate.io Startup."
A key component of its ecosystem is GateToken (GT), its native utility token, which offers users trading fee discounts, VIP tier benefits, and participation in governance and exclusive events. Gate.io has also developed “GateChain,” its own public blockchain focused on asset security and decentralized trading, which is EVM-compatible.
The Gate platform also features a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, advanced trading bots, copy trading, and a payments service called “Gate Pay.”
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Unibright is a German software development company founded in 2017 specializing in enterprise blockchain solutions. Its mission is to simplify distributed ledger technology (DLT) integration for businesses.
The core of Unibright's offering is the Unibright Framework, a "no-code" platform that enables the visual design and automated generation of smart contracts and other blockchain-based business logic. The firm also offers Unibright ONE, a service platform that synchronizes data across various blockchains and legacy IT systems. Another key component of Unibright’s operations is Baseledger, a public, council-governed blockchain that is designed for enterprise-grade performance and data privacy.
In 2021, Unibright integrated the Hedera Token Service (HTS) into its Freequity platform, a 360-degree solution for tokenization that includes issuance, regulatory compliance, and liquidity services. This integration allows Unibright's enterprise clients to issue and manage tokens on the Hedera network, taking advantage of its high throughput, low and predictable fees, robust security, and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Snickerdoodle Labs is a data privacy company founded in 2021 that is building a "consent layer" for the internet. Its mission is to foster a more equitable data economy where individuals have control over their personal information and are rewarded for sharing it.
The core of Snickerdoodle's service is a decentralized data exchange platform that allows people to own and monetize their data anonymously. The platform provides a suite of tools for both individuals and businesses. For individuals, there is a data wallet that allows them to aggregate their Web2 and Web3 data and control who has access to it. For businesses, Snickerdoodle offers a consent management platform that allows them to request and manage user consent in a compliant and transparent way. A key feature is the "share-to-earn" model, where users are rewarded with cryptocurrency for sharing their data with brands.
Snickerdoodle Labs and Hedera have partnered to bring its consent and data sharing solutions to the Hedera ecosystem, allowing Hedera users to take control of their data and earn rewards for sharing it.
HederaExplorer, developed by Acoer with support from The HBAR Foundation, is mirror node explorer tool and rich Hedera transaction analytics platform specific to the Hedera blockchain ecosystem. Its purpose is to offer a decentralized and cost-effective means to store and query historical data from Hedera's public mainnet, thereby lowering the demand on network resources. It offers rich visualization and real-time reporting of many Hedera transactions, allowing the community to easily absorb insights about the network and its activities.
Users also have access to on-request advanced features, such as historical reporting, archives by timeframe or accounts, and topic-based transactions. It is a unique tool for Hedera enabling real-time performance in an open, scalable, and economically sustainable manner.
The platform is built using Acoer's HashLog data management and visualization technologies, combined with an open-source online analytical processing (OLAP) data architecture. This foundation allows HederaExplorer to deliver its insights effectively. Beyond its standard real-time reporting and visualization capabilities, HederaExplorer also provides access to on-request advanced features. These advanced options include functionalities such as detailed historical reporting, the ability to create archives based on specific timeframes or accounts, and access to topic-based transactions from the Hedera Consensus Service.
Earth 1.1 is a financial technology platform that connects capital with carbon-neutral energy projects, aiming to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and foster a sustainable, circular economy. The company's vision is to create a self-sustaining renewable energy industry that not only addresses environmental challenges but also generates high-tech job opportunities.
The core of Earth 1.1's offering is a scalable and secure digital platform that serves multiple functions. Primarily, it acts as a financing channel, allowing both institutional and individual investors to discover and fund a range of renewable energy and carbon mitigation ventures. For project developers, the platform features a project submission portal where they can register their initiatives to seek collaborative opportunities and expedite development. Beyond financing, Earth 1.1 is also building a community dedicated to environmental sustainability, creating an ecosystem for like-minded individuals and organizations to connect and drive the transition to a greener planet.