Maker is one of the best-known projects in the decentralized finance world. Maker DAO was one of the earliest projects on the DeFi scene.
Aptos is a layer-1 blockchain described as a “scalable, safe, reliable and upgradable” network. Built by ex-employees of Meta (formerly Facebook), Aptos claims to be faster and cheaper than most smart contract platforms.
Synthetix is a pillar of the DeFi movement. The platform is set to boost and expand the crypto space by allowing more liquidity on crypto assets and introducing non-blockchain assets.
dYdX is a decentralized exchange with a focus on perpetual futures (perps) trading. Currently built on Ethereum Layer 2 Starkware, users pay zero network fees.
XDC is the utility token of Exchange Infinite (XinFin), an open-source blockchain and is known as the future of global computer networks.
Injective is a Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that offers cross-chain derivatives trading.
Kadena is a Layer 1 proof of work blockchain created by Former employees of JP Morgan. It claims to be what Bitcoin and Ethereum should have been: fast, secure, decentralized and scalable.
Mina is the first Layer 1 to use ZK technology and is referred to as ‘the lightest blockchain in the world.
Convex Finance is a DeFi protocol that allows liquidity providers on the Curve platform to earn a share of trading fees on Curve without staking liquidity there.
OKB is the utility token that powers the OKEx network. It’s used to pay trading fees and facilitate governance.
