Upbit is cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is operated by Dunamu, a leading South Korean fintech company and is one of the the largest exchanges by trading volume on the Hedera network and in the south Asian market where it plays a crucial role in providing liquidity and accessibility for the Hedera blockchain network. Upbit is a primary on-ramp for the Hedera native cryptocurrency token, HBAR, through its secure, high-volume mobile apps offering real-time trading, diverse asset support, and robust security, especially in the South Korean cryptocurrency markets.
Upbit is known for its strong emphasis on security and regulatory compliance within South Korea's stringent framework. They have obtained numerous security certifications, including Personal Information and Information Security Management System (ISMS-P) and International Organization for Standardization / International Electrotechnical Commission (IOS/IEC), and employ advanced AI-driven fraud detection systems operated by dedicated anti-money laundering teams.
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EarthID is a UK-based company founded in 2018 that has developed a decentralised identity and verifiable credentials platform. The company's mission is to combat identity fraud, enhance data privacy, and build customer trust in an increasingly digital world.
The core of EarthID's service is a platform that enables organizations to issue and verify digital credentials in a secure and frictionless manner. This includes solutions for Digital KYC, which streamlines customer onboarding, and passwordless authentication, which enhances security by removing the need for traditional passwords. The platform is designed to be compliant with global data regulations including GDPR.
EarthID's platform is built on the Hedera network and uses the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create an immutable and auditable log of all identity-related transactions, ensuring a high level of trust and transparency. The integration with Hedera is fundamental to EarthID's ability to offer a scalable and secure decentralised identity solution that can be used by organizations and individuals around the world.
Rivia is a Dallas-based technology firm specializing in stablecoin, payments, and finance infrastructure solutions. Its flagship product, the Rivia US Dollar ($rUSD) stablecoin, is a low-cost settlement layer token pegged to the US dollar and used to facilitate global financial transactions and remittances via immutable blockchain ledger technology.
Its stablecoin offering is based on a "proof of reserve" (PoR) guaranteeing a 1:1 backing for its $rUSD stablecoin. $rUSD is broadly integrated across numerous digital payments and assets services and provides cross platform compatibility with major distributed ledger technologies including Hedera, Ethereum, Algorand, and Solana.
Rivia’s stablecoin model emphasizes collaboration with US credit unions to create expanded access to American markets. Key features of its offerings include low-cost, high-speed transactions, global accessibility, and enhanced security and stability derived from credit union liquidity distribution.
Its established partnerships include integrations with financial institutions such as Fivancial, LoneStar, Resource One, Plaid, and Janusea.
Amplify World is the company behind Amplify.link, a Web3 platform designed to empower creators, brands, and communities to build their own decentralized loyalty and engagement ecosystems. Moving beyond traditional "link-in-bio" services, Amplify.link provides a suite of no-code tools that allow users to launch their own branded digital assets and rewards marketplaces.
Built on the Hedera network, Amplify.link leverages the Hedera Token Service (HTS) to allow any creator to easily mint their own fungible or non-fungible tokens. These tokens function as loyalty points that fans can earn by completing specific tasks designed to drive engagement, called “Quests.” Community members can then spend their earned tokens in a custom rewards marketplace curated by the creator, which can offer exclusive content, merchandise, event access, or other unique perks.
Amplify.link aims to shift the power dynamic in the creator economy by providing accessible and scalable infrastructure, giving creators direct control over their community engagement and monetization channels.
Immutable Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded digital asset company focused on increasing the awareness, access, and adoption of cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company operates as a blockchain holding company, managing a portfolio of businesses within the digital asset ecosystem.
Key holdings include NFT.com, a platform for the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem, HBAR.com, a community portal for the Hedera network, and MyHBARWallet.com, an open-source wallet for Hedera's native token, HBAR. Immutable Holdings also provides educational resources through 1-800-Bitcoin, which offers masterclasses and other materials for those new to the crypto space.
Immutable Holdings is one of the core firms associated with the Hedera blockchain network. Its founder, Jordan Fried, was a member of Hedera’s founding team and Immutable Holdings is one of the largest public holders of HBAR. Its subsidiary, Immutable Asset Management, is dedicated to managing this strategic HBAR position.