Liithos is a AAA gaming and entertainment studio founded by high-profile industry veterans, including former PlayStation executive Michael Mumbauer and John Garvin, the creative director and writer known for blockbuster titles including Days Gone and Syphon Filter. The studio develops narrative-driven, transmedia intellectual properties that merge compelling storytelling with the capabilities of Web3 technology.
The studio’s debut project is Ashfall, a post-apocalyptic open-world game set in the Pacific Northwest. It is designed to begin as a single-player, story-focused experience that will later evolve to include multiplayer PvP and PvE elements. Liithos has chosen the Hedera network as the foundational public ledger for Ashfall and its future projects. This integration will power the game's economy, allowing players to truly own their in-game assets—such as weapons, gear, and cosmetics—as digital collectibles.
Supported by The HBAR Foundation, Liithos emphasizes that its approach is not "play-to-earn" but "play-and-own," focusing on enhancing the core AAA gaming experience rather than financial speculation.
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HLiquity is a decentralized borrowing protocol built and deployed on the Hedera blockchain network. It offers users a method to take out loans against their HBAR collateral and enables HBAR holders to access liquidity in the form of a USD-pegged stablecoin without selling held HBAR assets.
The core mechanism allows users to deposit HBAR into a smart contract to mint the protocol's stablecoin to obtain interest-free loans with a one-time borrowing fee. HLiquity operates on a system of over-collateralization, requiring borrowers to maintain a collateral ratio above a specified minimum to secure their debt.
A key component of the protocol is the Stability Pool, where users can deposit the HLiquity-issued stablecoin. These deposits are used to absorb debt from liquidated positions, and Stability Pool providers are compensated with a share of the liquidated HBAR collateral. HLiquity aims to provide a capital-efficient and censorship-resistant borrowing solution within the Hedera DeFi ecosystem.
Earthlings.land is Earthlings.land is an open-world game set 400 years in the future featuring a steampunk-inspired fantasy world. Its first map spans 460 square kilometers of European inspired forests, floating islands, ancient ruins, and a bustling cityscape called New Paris.
Players are invited to dive into immersive quests, battle enemies, and enjoy fast-paced fun in a family-friendly gaming environment complete with a bespoke battle royale mode. The platform offers users the opportunity to engage with unique in-game items through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
Ownership of Earthlings.land NFTs translates to owning in-game items which can be collected and traded with fellow gamers. The in-game items are part of a dynamic economy where players can own land and take on roles such as mayor, shop owner, or airship captain.
Earthlings.land employs a dual token model featuring the $STEAM and WATER tokens built on the Hedera blockchain. The $STEAM token acts as the lifeblood of the ecosystem, fueling in-game interactions and adoption. While WATER serves as a utility token strengthening the value of $STEAM.
Indodax, founded in 2014, is one of the largest and oldest cryptocurrency exchanges serving the Indonesian market. It provides a platform for users to buy, sell, and trade a wide array of digital assets using the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The exchange boasts millions of registered users
Indodax offers a comprehensive suite of trading services including spot trading for numerous cryptocurrencies, ranging from major coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum to a diverse selection of altcoins. The platform features a mobile application with distinct "Lite" and "Pro" modes to cater to both novice and experienced traders. Users can also engage in staking to generate passive income from crypto holdings.
The exchange places a strong emphasis on user education through its "Indodax Academy," which provides resources on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency trading. It is registered and licensed by Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI), underscoring its commitment to operating within the local regulatory framework.
The IBM Blockchain Platform was a short-term funding and technology project involving the Hedera blockchain network. While this specific project has evolved into an ongoing enterprise blockchain strategy, IBM remains intrinsically involved with the Hedera network as a member of the Hedera Governing Council.
This position provides IBM with a direct voice and vote in the governance of the Hedera public network, influencing its technical roadmap, policies, and overall strategic direction. As a council member, IBM also contributes to the network's operational integrity by running a consensus node.
This engagement with Hedera allows IBM to participate, offer insights and contribute to advancements which align with its broader interests in advancing enterprise-grade distributed ledger solutions (DLT). This involvement complements IBM's extensive work with permissioned blockchains and strengthens the partnership between Hedera and the broader technology industry while providing a holistic perspective on the evolving blockchain landscape for IBM’s global enterprise clients.