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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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.
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.
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.
HashSea is a dedicated NFT marketplace and launchpad platform operating on the Hedera blockchain network. It provides a space for creators and buyers to mint live, purchase assets on secondary market or create their own NFT assets while engaging with the other digital assets native to the Hedera network.
As a marketplace, HashSea facilitates the discovery, purchase, and sale of Hedera NFTs, leveraging the network's high throughput and remarkably low, predictable transaction fees. Meanwhile, functioning as a launchpad, HashSea empowers creators by offering tools and services to easily mint and debut new projects directly to the Hedera ecosystem. This dual role positions HashSea as a key enabler for both established and emerging artists and developers looking to capitalize on Hedera's efficient, carbon-negative infrastructure.
HashSea’s utilization of the Hedera Token Service (HTS) allows it to offer features embedded features such as native, enforceable royalties for creators and near instant transactions. It supports the HashPack wallet for minting, listing, and trading NFTs on the Hedera blockchain network.
The Liechtenstein Protocol is a decentralized compliance protocol developed by LCX, a regulated fintech company based in Liechtenstein. It’s designed to standardize the way security tokens and other tokenized assets are issued and traded on blockchains, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance.
The core of the Liechtenstein Protocol is a set of on-chain and on-token-level rules that can be embedded directly into a digital asset. These rules can automate compliance with a wide range of legal and regulatory requirements, such as those related to KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering). Key services enabled by the protocol include on-chain asset management, which allows for the issuance, timelocking, and burning of tokens, as well as real-time tracking of a token's ownership through a "Token Holder Registry."
The Liechtenstein Protocol is blockchain-agnostic, but it has a key integration with the Hedera network leveraging the Hedera Token Service (HTS) to provide a secure, transparent, and compliant infrastructure for digital securities.
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.
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.
Flutterwave has partnered with Hedera to integrate USDC stablecoin settlements on the Hedera network.