In our “Project Spotlight” series, we showcase new projects that are making an impact in the web3 community. This series will help you stay informed about upcoming projects and companies shaping the future of decentralised technologies. Remember to check out and follow their progress as they contribute to the evolving web3 landscape.

1. Standard Protocol

Standard Protocol is a decentralised finance platform designed to empower individuals with self-sovereign financial tools. It uses blockchain technology to offer decentralised exchanges (DEX), lending and borrowing platforms, and yield farming. Promoting fair market competition and transparency, Standard Protocol enables secure and efficient financial asset management without traditional intermediaries. It aims to create an inclusive financial ecosystem benefiting all participants through its suite of decentralised applications. Additionally, Standard Exchange, a fully decentralized order book exchange with a double auction mechanism, is integrated into the Standard Protocol app.


2. PIP

PIP is the payment layer of Web3, offering innovative solutions for the crypto ecosystem, with a focus on micropayments. Launched in February 2022 and funded by top-tier companies like Coinbase, Galaxy Digital, and CMS, and incubated by Binance Labs, PIP provides four key services: Social Payments, Web3 Identity, Payment Button, and Payment Links. Built on the open and permissionless nature of cryptocurrency, PIP allows global transactions without limitations, bridging Web2 and Web3. PIP aims to make crypto payments easy and convenient for everyone online.


3. Versus

Versus is a decentralised PvP gaming platform that enables skill-based on-chain wagering, allowing players to compete in AAA games and beyond. The platform features popular web2 titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Chess, as well as the best web3 games, expanding the horizon of competitive play. With quick and easy integration, the stake-based competition system built on blockchain technology ensures fully automated processes, including the retrieval of final results. Versus stands out for its special care for its users. The platform is designed to ensure the greatest comfort in gameplay. Players don't have to spend their free time searching for opponents or manually reporting game results. They just need to create a match, and the advanced infrastructure of the application takes care of the rest.


4. Zest Protocol

Zest Protocol is a BTC and Bitcoin L2 lending protocol, operating entirely on-chain and open-source. It currently supports Stacks, the leading Bitcoin L2 solution, allowing users to deposit assets like STX, stSTX, and USDC to earn yield and points for overcollateralized loans. In Q4 2024, Zest Protocol will launch a native BTC yield product powered by Stacks sBTC, offering trustless, on-chain, real yield on BTC directly from the Bitcoin blockchain. The protocol aims to make Bitcoin productive by fostering a vibrant borrowing and lending ecosystem.


5. Mar3 AI

Mar3 AI is a leading AI-powered SocialFi dApp that enables individuals to connect and earn rewards within the Web3 ecosystem. It offers direct financial incentives for content creators, integrating the creator economy seamlessly with Web3. Mar3 AI redefines engagement and monetization for creators, utilizing AI to foster boundless creativity. Achieving top trending social dApp status on BNB Chain, Mar3 AI's beta app has attracted 150,000 active users in three months and over 20,000 downloads on Android and iOS, showcasing strong user engagement and adoption.

The projects featured in our "Project Spotlight" series bring innovative solutions to the web3 landscape. Their ability to innovate can significantly impact the growth and evolution of the web3 industry. Do remember to follow us onX/Twitterandsubscribe to our weekly newsletter(we have an amazing >35% open rate).

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