Pyth Network is a first-party financial oracle network that supplies extremely low-latency real-world price data across crypto, equities, forex, commodities, and ETFs. In February 2024 the Pyth catalog of over 400 price feeds was launched on Hedera via a partnership with the HBAR Foundation, giving developers permission-less access to real-time data and confidence intervals to improve DeFi risk management. HLiquity, a decentralized borrowing protocol on Hedera, became the first application to integrate these feeds to ensure accurate pricing and proper collateralization.

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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AID:Tech is a payments infrastructure firm that utilizes blockchain and digital identity technologies to improve the distribution of aid, social welfare, and other financial entitlements. Its core mission is to deliver these resources with enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability, ensuring they effectively reach their intended beneficiaries.

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The company develops solutions focused on creating secure digital identities for recipients, which are then linked to the disbursement and tracking of aid or services. A key aspect of its technological approach is the integration of the Hedera network. AID:Tech leverages the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create immutable and transparent audit trails for all transactions and the delivery of benefits. 

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AID:Tech’s goal is to minimize fraud and improve the overall integrity of distribution programs. Its platforms are aimed at governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international development agencies, providing them with tools to digitize processes, empower recipients, and gather reliable data on the impact of their initiatives.

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Sparkle CS is a UK-based technology company developing an "omni-channel" platform to bridge the gap between digital and physical retail commerce. The company's mission is to help businesses unify their e-commerce and in-store operations, enabling them to create a seamless customer experience and leverage real-time data for targeted marketing and loyalty campaigns.

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The core of Sparkle's service is its data platform, which integrates with point-of-sale (POS) payments and e-commerce sales platforms. This allows businesses to connect and analyze data from multiple sources, providing a single, unified view of their customers. Key services include the digitization of coupons, the creation of hyper-targeted offers, and real-time analytics for events and retail. The platform is designed to be deployed without requiring costly changes to a business's existing infrastructure.

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Sparkle uses the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a secure and auditable log of all transactions on its platform, including the issuance and redemption of digital coupons and eReceipts. 

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