Stader Labs is a multi-chain liquid staking platform that provides a secure and efficient way to earn staking rewards while maintaining asset liquidity. It was launched in 2021 and has since extended its services across several major blockchain networks, including Hedera where it offers a liquid staking solution centered around the HBARX token.

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When users stake HBAR tokens through Stader's platform, they receive HBARX, a liquid token representing their staked HBAR. This mechanism allows HBAR holders to continue participating in the DeFi ecosystem with HBARX, engaging with protocols including SaucerSwap and HeliSwap for additional yield opportunities, while still accruing staking rewards. The HBARX token is designed to increase in value relative to HBAR as staking rewards accumulate in the pool, with an auto-compounding feature managed at the smart contract level.

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Stader Labs emphasizes security, subjecting its smart contracts to multiple third-party audits from firms such as Halborn, Peckshield, and Sigma Prime. The platform's architecture on Hedera aims to contribute to network decentralization by distributing staked HBAR across various nodes. 

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The Hedera Wallet Snap is a powerful open-source plugin that extends the functionality of MetaMask, one of the world's most popular crypto wallets, to the Hedera network. Developed by Tuum Technologies and managed by Hashgraph, the Snap allows users and developers to interact directly with Hedera's native services without relying on a JSON-RPC relay.

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At its core, the Hedera Wallet Snap transforms MetaMask into a native Hedera wallet. This provides users with a familiar interface to manage their HBAR and other Hedera-based assets. Key services include the ability to send and receive HBAR, view account information and token balances, and interact with the Hedera Token Service (HTS), Hedera Consensus Service (HCS), and Hedera Smart Contract Service (HSCS). This comprehensive functionality empowers developers to build and deploy sophisticated decentralized applications on Hedera, while providing a seamless and intuitive experience for end-users.

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The integration of the Hedera Wallet Snap opens up the network to MetaMask's vast user base of over 30 million monthly active users, greatly expanding the potential reach of Hedera-based applications.

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Jewel Bank is a Bermuda-based financial institution focused on bridging fiat banking with digital asset infrastructure through its proprietary stablecoin and banking service solutions. It has full TradFi banking and digital asset business licenses from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) and is the first dedicated digital asset bank in the area to receive both licenses.   

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Its primary clients are non-US digital asset firms including exchanges, institutional investors, and OTC trading firms. Jewel Bank offers a full suite of banking services including business checking and deposit accounts, wire transfers, fiat on and off ramps, and digital asset custody.   

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Jewel Bank also issues its own US dollar-backed stablecoin, Jewel USD ($JUSD). This is a fully-reserved stablecoin offering transparency through regular reserve updates and banking-as-a-service offerings via API as well as cryptocurrency-collateralized lending. 

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The firm is currently developing stablecoins-as-a-service solutions alongside its real-time settlement network, "Jewel Settle," which offers instant settlements for cross-bank transactions conducted by Jewel Bank customers. 

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DOVU is a technology company focused on facilitating the generation and issuance of verifiable green credits, with a strong emphasis on carbon sequestration in soil through regenerative agriculture. The company's mission is to simplify access to these environmental assets by providing managed services and a dedicated platform called "dovuOS." This "operating system for nature" equips organizations, including farmers and landowners, with tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) positive environmental outcomes.

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Leveraging technologies such as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for transparency and auditable data trails, alongside IoT and data analytics, dovuOS aims to address common challenges in the green credit market. These include fragmented markets, concerns over credit quality and authenticity, ambiguous pricing, and inefficient supply chains. By tokenizing verified environmental benefits, such as sequestered carbon, DOVU creates digital assets that can be accessed by businesses and individuals seeking to offset their carbon footprint or invest in nature-positive projects.

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Through its platform, DOVU seeks to provide a robust and transparent supply of high-quality green credits. This model not only offers a pathway for organizations to manage their sustainability initiatives and meet climate targets but also creates new revenue streams for agricultural practitioners adopting sustainable land management practices, thereby supporting the transition to a more regenerative economy.

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