The InterWork Alliance (IWA) is an organization focused on simplifying and standardizing the use of token-powered services for businesses. As an initiative of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the IWA works to create a common language and framework for tokenized assets, which allows different blockchain networks and applications to work together seamlessly.
The alliance's primary mission is to empower organizations to adopt and use token-based distributed services in their day-to-day operations. To achieve this, the IWA has developed several key frameworks, including the Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF), which provides a common set of definitions and standards for tokens of all types. The IWA also has a strong focus on sustainability, with task forces dedicated to creating standards for Voluntary Ecological Markets and Carbon Emission Tokens.
The Hedera network and its ecosystem partners are active members and contributors to the InterWork Alliance. Hedera has collaborated with the IWA on its Sustainability Working Group, and several applications built on Hedera are designed to be compliant with the IWA's standards.
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The Coupon Bureau is a non-profit, industry-managed organization established to modernize the coupon industry by creating a centralized data exchange for all stakeholders. The organization's primary mission is to combat coupon fraud, an issue estimated to cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually, while also improving efficiency and the consumer experience.
At the heart of The Coupon Bureau's work is the development and implementation of the new Universal Coupon standard, also known as AI (8112). This new standard replaces the outdated barcode system with a more secure, serialized format for both digital and paper coupons. This allows for real-time validation of every coupon at the point of sale, effectively eliminating counterfeiting and ensuring that each coupon is used only once, as intended by the manufacturer. The platform, known as the Universal Positive Offer File, serves as this central repository for all coupon data, connecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in a seamless ecosystem.
The Coupon Bureau utilizes the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a tamper-proof, auditable log of every coupon's lifecycle. Each time a coupon is created, distributed, or redeemed, a transaction is recorded on the Hedera public ledger.
Exodus is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet company founded in 2015. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the firm is dedicated to providing a user-friendly and secure platform that gives individuals full control over their digital assets.
The company's primary product is the Exodus Wallet, a multi-asset software wallet available on desktop and mobile platforms. It allows users to securely store, manage, and exchange a vast array of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over one hundred others. Key features include a built-in exchange for seamless asset swaps, portfolio tracking, and the ability to earn rewards through staking. A central tenet of the Exodus platform is its "zero-knowledge" security model, which means that user data and private keys are encrypted and stored locally on the user's device, ensuring that only the user has access to their funds.
Exodus provides full support for Hedera's native cryptocurrency, HBAR, allowing users to create a Hedera account, send, receive, and exchange HBAR directly within the app.
SentX functions is a non-fungible token (NFT) services platform on the Hedera network. Its offerings include a launchpad, marketplace, and explorer. Among its many innovations, the platform has developed an infinite scrolling capability and advanced NFT search capabilities providing database-level capabilities within an approachable user interface.
The platform provides a marketplace for HBAR NFTs, complemented by NFT management tools and NFT analytics. SentX also features a launchpad for new NFT projects and a rewards center to enhance user engagement. Key characteristics of its service include non-custodial transactions, ensuring users retain control over their assets, along with fixed fees, immutable royalties for creators, and scalable transaction capabilities. Additionally, SentX features tools for bulk listing, modifying, and selling NFTs.
Its also features ultra-fast non-custodial transactions and low gas fees, leveraging the capabilities of the Hedera network. SentX lists numerous partners, including The HBAR Foundation, Google for Startups Program, HashPack, SaucerSwap, and various other entities in the Web3 and professional services space such as Arkhia and Cuatrecasas.
ConsentCheq, a service by PrivacyCheq, is a consent management platform that helps businesses comply with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA. Since its launch in 2016, the company has focused on providing a "single source of truth" for user consent, enabling enterprises to manage and honor user privacy preferences in real-time across all their systems.
The core of ConsentCheq's service is a full-stack transparency and consent management solution. It provides tools for businesses to deliver clear privacy notices and to capture, log, and manage user consent for data collection and processing. A key feature is the "Consent Dashboard," a centralised interface where users can view and control their privacy settings for any business that uses the ConsentCheq service. The platform also offers "Consentive," an incentive-based system where consumers can be rewarded with micropayments for granting consent, which is designed to increase opt-in rates for data processing.
ConsentCheq's connection to the Hedera network is central to its "Consentive" service. The platform uses the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a high-throughput, low-cost, and auditable log of consent verification and payment events. Under privacy laws, advertising networks must verify consumer consent each time they process or track them.