Inara World is a publishing platform that is working to create a new, tokenized economy for ebooks. Its focus is on solving the revenue and engagement challenges that authors face in the traditional publishing market.
The core of Inara's service is its "Streaming Ebooks" platform. This innovative model allows readers to pay for what they read, one page at a time, through a system of micropayments. This eliminates the need for readers to purchase an entire book upfront or to subscribe to a service. For authors, the platform provides a direct and transparent revenue stream, where they are paid for every page that is read.
The entire Inara World platform is built on the Hedera network. This integration is fundamental to the platform's ability to process a high volume of micropayments in a fast, secure, and cost-effective manner. By using Hedera, Inara provides a seamless and scalable solution for its tokenized ebook economy, creating a more equitable and engaging experience for both authors and readers.
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BankSocial is a global financial technology firm working to bridge traditional financial (TradFi) systems with emerging digital asset technologies. It utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed ledger technology (DLT), on the Hedera blockchain network.
The company offers a suite of integrated financial products and services designed for both individuals and enterprise financial institutions, with a specific focus on credit unions and their members. Key offerings include a self-custody crypto exchange, know your customer (KYC) user verification solutions, lending services, and the $BSL token, which offers staking with potential stablecoin rewards. Its ecosystem also encompasses a payments hub, fraud management tools, a digital wallet, and custom software and API development.
Its focus on the credit union sector allows it to provide partners with technology bridging TradFIi with Web3 and offers secure self-custody for cryptocurrency holdings and access to a suite of DeFi tools through a user-friendly interface.
The firm holds a Money Services Business (MSB) registration with the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Canada’s FINTRAC through Fivancial Inc.
BankSocial also developed the Secura platform, in collaboration with Hedera, which focuses on real-time fraud monitoring and asset recovery in the Web3 space.
LAToken is a global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2017, headquartered in Malta. It offers trading options for a wide array of digital assets, with a particular focus on providing liquidity for new tokens and facilitating Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs).
The exchange offers several key trading services, including spot trading, crypto-to-crypto margin trading, and perpetual contracts. Beyond traditional trading, LAToken supports staking programs, enabling users to earn rewards on their holdings, and features a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. The platform boasts a significant number of listed cryptocurrencies catering to both popular and lesser-known altcoins.
It has its own native utility token, LA (an ERC-20 token), which is used for various functions on the platform, such as paying trading fees, often at a discounted rate, and participating in certain platform-specific activities.
LAToken serves as a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange where users can engage in spot trading across a wide selection of digital assets and also explore crypto-to-crypto margin trading and perpetual contracts for more advanced strategies.
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Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, Ltd., is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company serves as a key component of Hitachi's global operations, driving innovation and business development across the Americas.
Hitachi America and its subsidiaries offer a vast and diverse portfolio of products and services organized under three core business structures: "Digital Systems & Services," "Green Energy and Mobility," and "Connective Industries." This includes enterprise-grade data storage and management solutions, cloud applications, and AI-driven platforms.
Hitachi America joined the Hedera Governing Council in 2024. As a council member, Hitachi lends its extensive industrial and technological expertise to the governance of the DLT. The company has explicitly stated its intent to create proof-of-concept solutions on Hedera, focusing initially on end-to-end supply chain management and sustainability initiatives. By leveraging Hedera's secure, scalable, and energy-efficient network, Hitachi aims to enhance transparency and accountability in complex industrial workflows, from manufacturing and logistics to clean energy and IT/OT systems.
Momental is a Web3 platform specializing in creating dynamic, data-driven digital collectibles, described as "Living NFTs." The company partners with sports teams, athletes, and brands to transform key moments into evolving digital assets. Unlike static NFTs, Momental’s collectibles are designed to change their appearance and metadata over time based on real-world events and data streams.
The platform is built on the Hedera network, utilizing its unique capabilities to power these dynamic assets. For example, a digital trading card of an athlete, minted as an NFT on the Hedera Token Service (HTS), can automatically update to reflect their latest game statistics, career achievements, or even video highlights. The Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) is used to ingest and provide a transparent, tamper-proof record of the real-world data feeds that trigger these updates. This ensures the authenticity and verifiable history of each change to the "Living NFT."
Through partnerships with organizations such as the SSU rugby team in South Africa, Momental provides a novel way for fans to own a piece of their favorite team's journey.