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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LimeChain is a blockchain development and consulting company that provides end-to-end services for startups and enterprises seeking to build on Web3 technologies. LimeChain offers deep expertise across a wide range of protocols, delivering solutions that include custom dApp development, DeFi product engineering, smart contract creation and audits, and strategic blockchain consulting. It works with clients to navigate the complexities of the decentralized web, from initial proof-of-concept and architecture design to full-scale implementation and support.
The company has established itself as a key development partner within numerous blockchain ecosystems, including a significant and long-standing relationship with Hedera. LimeChain has been instrumental in building core functionalities and tools for the Hedera network. Their collaborative work includes leading the development of the Hedera Token Service (HTS) and creating an open-source demonstration of the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) integrating with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.
Furthermore, LimeChain was a key technical partner in developing Hashport, a pioneering interoperability solution that uses HCS to bridge assets between Hedera and other major networks.
EarthID is a UK-based company founded in 2018 that has developed a decentralised identity and verifiable credentials platform. The company's mission is to combat identity fraud, enhance data privacy, and build customer trust in an increasingly digital world.
The core of EarthID's service is a platform that enables organizations to issue and verify digital credentials in a secure and frictionless manner. This includes solutions for Digital KYC, which streamlines customer onboarding, and passwordless authentication, which enhances security by removing the need for traditional passwords. The platform is designed to be compliant with global data regulations including GDPR.
EarthID's platform is built on the Hedera network and uses the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create an immutable and auditable log of all identity-related transactions, ensuring a high level of trust and transparency. The integration with Hedera is fundamental to EarthID's ability to offer a scalable and secure decentralised identity solution that can be used by organizations and individuals around the world.
Onchain Custodian is a centralized exchange headquartered in Singapore. It specializes in providing secure and compliant digital asset custody services tailored primarily for institutional clients including entities such as investment funds, family offices, and other financial institutions managing significant digital asset portfolios.
The core of Onchain Custodian's offering is a global, standardized, and resilient service focused on security, convenience, and regulatory adherence. Their solutions incorporate multi-signature wallets and advanced security protocols.
Onchain Custodian has previously partnered with firms such as IBM, Merkle Science and Accuity to enhance its compliance and transaction monitoring capabilities. As well as platforms including Apifiny and exchanges such as KuCoin and CyberBank. Additionally, it has provided custodian services for tokenization platforms such as Polymath.
It has also collaborated with PixelPlex to secure wealth management tools, CACHE for custody services related to gold-backed tokens, and secured partnerships with multiple blockchain ecosystems including Hedera, Neo, Ontology, and Zilliqa.
Emtech is a financial technology company that provides a full-stack Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform for central banks and other financial regulators. Its purpose is to equip its clients with tools to issue their own digital currencies and to empower these institutions to lead innovation in financial services while ensuring regulatory compliance and stability.
The company’s offerings are centered around two key products. The first is its CBDC Core Solution, which provides the underlying technology for a central bank to mint, distribute, and manage a digital currency. The second is its innovative Digital Regulatory Sandbox, a controlled environment where fintechs and other financial service providers can build and test new applications using the CBDC, all under the direct oversight of the regulator. This collaborative approach helps bridge the gap between innovators and policymakers.
Emtech has a significant partnership with Hedera, having announced that its CBDC platform is built on the Hedera public ledger. By leveraging Hedera's high-throughput, secure, and low-energy network, Emtech can offer central banks a highly resilient and auditable infrastructure for their digital currency operations.