Neuron is a London-based company founded in 2019 that is building decentralised infrastructure for machine-to-machine (M2M) commerce. The company's vision is to create a secure and transparent ecosystem where autonomous devices, such as drones and AI agents, can directly discover, connect, and transact with each other without the need for centralised intermediaries.

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Neuron's core product is a decentralised service network (DSN). This infrastructure includes a lightweight software development kit (SDK) that allows any machine, from a cloud server to a low-power device, to be onboarded as a "node." The platform also features an Explorer for nodes to discover each other, a Validator network to enforce service level agreements and machine reputation, and a system for automated, token-based payments. A primary use case is 4DSKY, a decentralized air traffic management system for drones, which has been successfully trialed with the UK government.

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Neuron's entire platform is built on the Hedera network. It utilises Hedera's fast, secure, and low-cost distributed ledger technology as the foundational trust layer for its DSN. Specifically, Neuron uses Hedera's Consensus and Token Services for several key functions: to log and timestamp flight data from drones, to enable secure M2M payments.

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Circle's USD Coin (USDC), integrated with the Hedera network, offers a regulated, fiat-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. This collaboration allows USDC to be minted natively on Hedera, leveraging the network's fast settlements (around 3-5 seconds), low transaction fees (typically $0.0001 to $0.001, paid in HBAR), and high scalability.   

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USDC on Hedera provides a trusted, stable, and reliable bridge for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and end-users on the Circle and Hedera networks. Circle's increasingly popular suite of developer APIs offers full support for USDC on Hedera, facilitating its use in various applications including both payments and micropayments. 

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With USDC, enterprises and financial institutions have access to cross-platform liquidity and secure cross-border transactions. It’s currently used to facilitate payments and micropayments within applications such as Calaxy, Dropp, and Scintilla as well as to in support of numerous DeFi, NFT projects, and network bridge applications building on Hedera including SaucerSwap and Hashport. 

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Mingo is a digital communication platform built on the Hedera network. It was designed to merge traditional messaging with the power and efficiency of Web3. Its foundational feature is a multi-messaging aggregator that consolidates various chat services into a single, unified inbox. This allows users to manage conversations from different platforms without constantly switching applications.

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It features a multi-asset crypto wallet powered by Hedera, enabling users to securely manage HBAR and other Hedera-based tokens adding transaction features to its chat services. By utilizing the Hedera public ledger, Mingo facilitates instant, low-cost crypto transactions directly within a simple chat interface.

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In addition to its Hedera-powered wallet and message aggregator, Mingo provides its own secure, end-to-end encrypted Mingo Chat. The platform’s strategic goal is to leverage Hedera’s speed, security, and low fees to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3. It seeks to demystify cryptocurrency and encourage mainstream adoption by embedding intuitive and powerful decentralized finance functionalities into an essential, everyday communication tool.

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Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform that provides secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, it has become a leading provider of digital asset custody, transfer, and settlement technology for a wide range of financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

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The core of Fireblocks' service is its institutional-grade platform that combines multi-party computation (MPC) with hardware isolation to create a highly secure environment for managing digital assets. The platform also features the Fireblocks Network, a secure and efficient network for connecting with over 1,800 liquidity partners, trading venues, and counterparties.

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Fireblocks is deeply integrated with the Hedera network, providing comprehensive support for HBAR and other Hedera-based assets. It also supports the Hedera EVM, enabling clients to interact with Hedera-based smart contracts and decentralized applications. Furthermore, the Hedera Guardian, an open-source platform for ESG assets, can be integrated with Fireblocks, allowing for the secure, remote signing of transactions.

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