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Rising stars: top 40 Web3 startups is an annual ranking by buidlbee to reward the most promising and bright startups on Web3 today.

How we selected the top 40

We looked into the Web3 projects that released their products recently and have already gained some following and good reviews. It was important to us that technologies associated with Web3, such as blockchain and crypto, were at the core of the product’s idea.

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Top 40 Web3 startups

#1
Rarible
NFT

Rarible was launched in 2020. It is a multichain marketplace, meaning you can buy, mint, and sell NFTs on multiple blockchains. Rarible currently supports Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Flow, and Tezos.

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Alexei Falin
CEO & Co-Founder
Alexander Salnikov
Co-Founder

About the company

Rarible is the first (and famous) community-owned NFT marketplace. Create, sell or collect digital items secured with blockchain. Rarible is a multichain marketplace, meaning you can buy, mint and sell NFTs on multiple blockchains. Rarible currently supports Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Flow and Tezos, although we’re planning to integrate more blockchains in the near future.

“It may have been the first during inception, but many are coming up now. Creating a community for your NFTs or collaborating with friends is a big plus for the marketplace.”

8/10
Originality
8.75/10
Execution
8.75/10
Prospects
#2
Directual
Developer Tools

Directual was launched in 2014. It is a no-code, professional-grade platform for creating Web3 applications. Web3 part of the platform includes features like getting transaction history, conducting transactions, decentralized authentication, integration with MetaMask, etc.

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About the company

Directual is a no code, professional-grade platform that allows you to take your project beyond MVP even if you are not a programmer. The capabilities of the project will allow you to create amazing web3 applications (integrated with blockchain) in a developer-friendly no-code manner! Directual is a complete platform with the whole package: backend and frontend. You don't need to rely on third-party services. The Web3 part of the platform includes essential features like getting transaction history, conducting transactions, decentralized authentication, integration with MetaMask, wallet management, etc. This project is an amazing chance for everyone who wanted to create their own modern application, but didn't know how.

“The nice thing about it is that it is a no-code platform, which increases the number of potential users.”

5.75/10
Originality
7/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects

Interview with Pavel Ershov, CEO at Directual

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
Directual is a no-code platform that absolutely anyone can use. We help people start their projects from the ground up and up until the mature stages of their product journey. The main benefit is that there is no need to know programming (it is helpful, of course, logic-wise), but with enough time and trial and error, you can build absolutely anything on Directual. We have a lot of Web3 capabilities, so Directual is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to build a Web3 product fast and easily.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
It's like lego but for programming. There are some pre-built building blocks (think pieces of the Millenium Falcon) and things you can build yourself from smaller pieces. Anything is possible if you have the imagination for it.
Who is your target audience?
Startups, product managers, freelancers, and software development agencies.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
We believe Web3 is the future of the internet. One can build amazing things that were not a thing before, like games on blockchain — play the game and earn something of real value. That's next-level stuff. Don't even get me started on Web3 being an anonymous democracy when it comes to DAOs — this is how it should've always been. As to technologically impossible, not really. Of course, people can build Web3 products through traditional programming or tools focused on Web3 functionality right now. Our main difference is that Directual allows users to do it incredibly fast, and the expertise required is far lower. Some products need centralized functionality to provide more value, and Directual can help with that too. The more people try to create something, the more thriving the Web3 world will be.
What are your main competitors, and what sets you apart from them?
Moralis, Bubble, and Bildr are our primary competitors. In the no-code tools, successful businesses tend to specialize. Moralis is all about Web3, but centralized features are harder to build. Bubble can help you create a fantastic front end, but the back end is not there when scaling the product. Bildr is also more focused on Web3 and less on centralized features. Directual managed to find a natural balance of front end, back end, and Web3 functions.
What is the main argument you give to your investors in your favor?
Our customers achieved incredible results with our platform, something even the most successful competitors like Bubble cannot offer without going traditional programming or resorting to another third-party service to fill in the blanks. With our platforms, businesses can truly scale — we've documented cases of that. Directual is one of the few platforms that managed to achieve that, and we listen very carefully to our community — that's why we know where to go next.
How do you see yourself in 5 years? And what about the Web3 industry as a whole?
In five years, our customers can create literally anything completely code-free, including the most complex Web2 and Web3 projects. We have an amazing community and tons of helpful documentation and videos, and our customers create the products of the future at record speeds. In regards to the Web3 industry, we move closely alongside it. Whatever new advancement a blockchain like Ethereum makes for its user base, we are the first to follow and offer it to our customers.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
We have three general types of customers: (1) startups at the MVP stage, (2) startups past the MVP stage, (3) and development agencies. Depending on the customer's requirements, they subscribe to a payment plan that works best for them. We are profitable, and our customers include enterprise businesses like Schlumberger, UFG, PIK group, etc.
What is your financial goal, and when do you plan to reach it?
First and foremost, our company is mission-oriented. Our mission is to let people create great digital products. Financial results come with it naturally.
Is this your first try in the startup world? If not, why did previous attempts fail?
I've launched several startups since 2007, including a streaming music service, a lifestyle mobile app, and fashion e-commerce. Directual, launched with my co-founder Nikita became the most significant startup launched by me.
#3
Argent
Fintech

Argent was launched in 2017. It is a non-custodial crypto wallet with the easiest access to decentralized apps on Ethereum. Also, the product has no seed phrase and no gas.

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Itamar Lesuisse
Co-Founder & CEO
Gerald Goldstein
Co-Founder

About the company

In one tap you can earn interest and invest; borrow, store and send. Enjoy unprecedented security too. Lock & unlock, recover easily, and set daily limits.  Argent is the first crypto wallet where you invest like Robinhood, send like Venmo, and store like Fort Knox. Importantly, we’re non-custodial so only you can access your assets (not us, not anyone else).

“Argent is an Ethereum wallet that is receiving a lot of praise for its user-friendliness. It’s easy to use for newbies in crypto.”

8.25/10
Originality
8.25/10
Execution
8.75/10
Prospects
#4
Maiar
Fintech

Maiar was launched in 2021. It is a secure digital wallet and social payments app on the Elrond blockchain. The product allows you to exchange and safely store cryptocurrency on your phone.

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Beniamin Mincu
Founder & CEO

About the company

The project was launched in 2021 by Lucian Mincu, Lucian Todea, and Beniamin Mincu. Maiar is a secure digital wallet and social payments app powered by Elrond blockchain. Maiar is a digital cryptocurrency wallet and global payments app that allows you to exchange and safely store cryptocurrency on your phone. You can do this using your phone number or @herotag. Maiar is decentralized , and the keys are controlled solely by the user. Maiar acts as a bridge connecting individual blockchains through their nodes. Each blockchain has its own set of public addresses. Cryptocurrencies are encrypted and stored at these addresses.  This wallet does not store or control the cryptocurrency; it simply gives the user access. Maiar is free to download, and all fees are paid to miners or validators.

“Founders say they revolutionise how money transactions are done. This is a tall claim, but if Maiar plays its cards correctly, it might be able to make it. There are a few features in Maiar that contribute to the positive prospects. For example, the digital identity that is linked to one’s phone number.”

8.25/10
Originality
9.25/10
Execution
9.75/10
Prospects
#5
Fitmint
Health & Fitness

Fitmint appeared in 2022. It is a fitness and lifestyle mobile app with built-in elements of NFT gaming and SocialFi, where you can earn rewards by working out. Users first get NFT in the form of sneakers, then earn crypto by doing any physical activity.

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Rohit Sharma
Co-Founder and CEO
Viren Baid
Co-Founder

About the company

Fitmint is a fitness and lifestyle mobile app with built-in elements of NFT gaming and Social-fi, where you can earn rewards in cryptocurrency just by working out. Users first get NFT in the form of sneakers, then by walking, running or doing any physical activity. In the process, they earn in-game cryptocurrency, which can be used for special in-app activities or cashed out for profit.

“We have already seen similar projects, but the trend for a healthy lifestyle and even more so to make money on it does not lose relevance, so there is something to build on in terms of new creative features.”

7.25/10
Originality
8.5/10
Execution
8/10
Prospects
#6
Nansen
Web3 Service

Nansen was founded in 2020. It is a crypto analytics platform where users can find investment opportunities. The product provides real-time information about NFT collections, new token sales, staking pools, etc.

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Alex Svanevik
CEO

About the company

Nansen is a deep analytics platform named after scientist Fridtjof Nansen. The creators emphasize that all data are taken from the public blockchain database and do not focus on individual accounts. The platform provides extensive real-time analytics capabilities and boards.

“This platform congregates the best sources in the blockchain and DeFi industry to bring prospective investors the best information available. Armed with accurate metrics and industry insights, Nansen can help crypto investors make the most of their investments.”

8.25/10
Originality
8.25/10
Execution
7.75/10
Prospects
#7
Numbers
NFT

Numbers was launched in 2019. You can think about it as Google for NFTs. The tool doesn’t just crawl blockchain explorer for NFT tokens and regurgitate marketplace information but provides dedicated asset profiles.

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Tammy Yang
CEO & Founder
Sofia Yan
Co-Founder & CGO

About the company

Numbers  is the Google for NFTs. Boasting the highest multi-network asset coverage, reverse-image search, dedicated asset profiles & AI-powered similar image results, any NFT info can be found making it ideal for general queries and vetting. With coverage extending over 150-million NFT tokens and 40 million assets, Numbers is the most comprehensive explorer for digital media in the Web 3 space. NSE doesn’t just crawl blockchain explorer for NFT tokens and regurgitate marketplace information, but provides dedicated asset profiles that details comprehensive attribution records including NFT characterization, Creator Profile, Integrity Records, and even licensing.

“It does sound unusual that this is a dedicated search engine for NFT. If it does a better job than Google, it will do the trick. Still, for me it's not clear what it is for ordinary people.”

9/10
Originality
8.25/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#8
Swan Bitcoin
Fintech

Swan Bitcoin was launched in 2019. It makes Bitcoin investing easier. With the app, you can set automatic purchases of crypto: at least $5 every week, month, etc. For this, you only need to connect your account with your US card.

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Cory Klippsten
CEO & Founder

About the company

This startup was launched in 2019, to make Bitcoin investing easier. With Swan Bitcoin, you can set automatic purchases of crypto: at least $5 every week, month, etc. For this, you only need to connect your account with your US card. The service is free but charges a 0,99% commission for each transaction. At the same time, you do not pay to withdraw Bitcoins to your wallet.

“Great tool for those who are new to crypto or just lazy :) Although in the long term, I would like to see more functions to help with investments.”

7.25/10
Originality
7.75/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#9
Phaver
Web3 Service

Phaver was founded in 2019. It is a Web3 social application that rewards users for creating and sharing quality content in the form of tokens and shares in DAOs. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.

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Joonatan Lintala
CEO & Co-Founder
Tomi Fyrqvist
Co-Founder & CFO

About the company

The project was founded in 2019, by Joonatan Lintala and Tomi Fyrqvist. A decentralized social platform made on the principle of sharing to earn. Phaver DAO (A decentralized autonomous organization, a type of bottom-up entity structure with no central authority.) will share ownership of the network with its community. The app is only available for iOS and Android devices. Phaver is a Web3 social application that rewards users for creating and sharing quality content in the form of tokens and shares in DAOs. Phaver boasts that it has amassed over 17,000 weekly users at zero marketing costs.

“Its partnership with Telegram and Discord are indicators that the startup has potential. Sadly, the app is limited to IOS and Android devices. Hopefully, this will change soon to become more PC friendly in the future.”

8.5/10
Originality
8.75/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects

Interview with Phaver

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
Phaver is a Web3 social platform built on Lens protocol. We aim to help onboard The Next Billion people into Web3 by providing a Web3 product that feels as easy as Web2. Being built on Blockchain technology enables users to own and control their own data. It is the new wave of social media that will help the public reclaim power from the Facebooks of the world.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
Phaver allows you to create and collect content to post it somewhere where it will be forever.
Who is your target audience?
Anyone who currently uses any form of social media or will use any socials in the future. To begin with, we are starting by onboarding Web3 native communities first. They are most incentivized to see a platform like Phaver really take off, so we want to tap into this synergy as we gain more traction. The next step is showing the general public the greener pastures of Web3 social and getting the normies to port over from the Twitters, Facebooks, and Instagrams of the world.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
Yes, we absolutely need blockchain for Phaver to be Phaver. Although we are not a protocol ourselves, decentralization is at the core of what we do at Phaver. Posts on the platform reflect Lens Protocol (a shared social backend) which then stores these social interactions on-chain. The point of what we are doing involves getting people from Web2 to Web3, so yes, we do need it.
What are your main competitors, and what sets you apart from them?
The exciting part about the space we are playing in is that it's not a zero-sum game. Our so-called “competitors” would typically be other platforms built on Lens protocol, too, such as Lenster, Lens Frens, and TeaParty. However, the better ones do better. We are all posting and pulling content from a shared backend. Having said this, Phaver is currently the only native mobile app on Lens and accounts for 57% of all Lens traffic.
What is the main argument you give to your investors in your favor?
Web3 social is inevitable — and we have about a year's head start on any other platform in the space trying to create a native mobile app in the space. The team is also a bunch of degens, regens, and tech savages.
How do you see yourself in 5 years? And what about the Web3 industry as a whole?
In 5 years, we see ourselves as the leading Web3 social platform working with big brands like Nike to monetize the platform fairly. Web3, as an industry, is only going up from here. We strongly believe that the technology is here to stay and will create Billions of dollars of value in the coming years. Hopefully, ETH and Bitcoin will be worth a lot more, and by then, we will see a significant shift toward decentralization of power.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
We are not currently profitable but are solving the chicken-and-egg problem to get there by acquiring the user base first. Once we have a large enough user base, we will monetize by adding a token layer where brands can purchase visibility. NFT mints, transaction fees on paid premium features, and native E-commerce will help us monetize down the line.
What is your financial goal, and when do you plan to reach it?
The immediate financial goal is to close our seed round. We are busy raising our seed round with a soft cap of $3 million. We are hoping to close this by the end Of October 2022. Zooming out, it would be great to see the company reach unicorn status.
#10
MoonPay
Fintech

MoonPay was founded in 2018. It is a software solution for fast and simple crypto purchasing. The product supports 80+ cryptocurrencies and a multitude of payment methods in 160 countries.

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Ivan Soto-Wright
Co-Founder & CEO
Victor Faramond
Co-Founder

About the company

Buy and sell crypto with one integration. Let your users buy and sell crypto in a fast, simple and secure way. Trusted by the world’s leading wallets, applications, and marketplaces,  MoonPay provides a seamless experience to help customers in more than 160 countries access the crypto economy. MoonPay processed over 5 million transactions and expanded our asset range to include over 80 cryptocurrencies. We're proud to be partnering with leading crypto companies and NFT marketplaces: Abra, Argent, Bitcoin.com, Dapper Labs, Matcha, Spot, TrustWallet, OpenSea, Zengo and many others, onboarding customers from over 160 countries.

“Founders claim their mission is to give the next billion people access to cryptocurrency. I would say it is bold, but they have a chance to do it.”

7.75/10
Originality
8.5/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#11
Glip
Web3 Service

Glip was founded in 2020. This is a gamer tools app with a crypto wallet. It allows live streamers to throw in NFT, broadcast live, and build an NFT community.

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Parth Choudhary
CEO & Founder

About the company

The platform allows live streamers to throw in NFT, broadcast live, and build an NFT community. Twitch and Youtube streamers can open a new live monetization channel without paying huge commissions. The project was founded in 2020, through the efforts of Yogesh Balan, Sergey, Shashank Srivastava, Parth Choudhary, and others. Only the trial version is free, and you must pay to use the product.

“Surely the service is useful for streamers who want convenient and quick monetization. Screen recording is available. The application is almost perfect because of the reviews in the Google play store and a large number of downloads.”

8/10
Originality
8.5/10
Execution
9/10
Prospects

Interview with Glip

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
Glip is a Google login, non-custodial, multi-chain, gasless wallet, enabling a smooth transition for Web2 gamers to Web3 in alliance with top Web3 game titles. The main benefit to gamers is ownership of in-game assets and opportunities to participate in new virtual economies.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
Using Glip, mobile gamers can own their in-game items, like skins forever, and sell them to others if they like.
Who is your target audience?
Mobile gamers in emerging markets. Our top markets are Indonesia, India, and Brazil.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
Yes, blockchain is necessary for verifiable digital asset ownership.
What are your main competitors, and what sets you apart from them?
Our main competitors are other wallets. We are focused on gamers, make and have an existing user base of 2M monthly active gamers.
What is the main argument you give to your investors in your favor?
All game assets will go on the chain. 3B gamers will have wallets. Glip will be the #1 gamer wallet.
How do you see yourself in 5 years? And what about the Web3 industry as a whole?
Web3 gaming infrastructure will mature a lot in 5 years. We will have bear market-tested games, which gamers love and transact in. Glip will play a significant role in providing great UX and high performance.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
We are focused on distribution and not monetization.
What is your financial goal, and when do you plan to reach it?
Our financial goal is to reach $100M+ revenue in the next 5-7 years.
Is this your first try in the startup world? If not, why did previous attempts fail?
Nope. We have previously exited from startups and also folded 0 to 1 attempt. Reasons for failure have been different — market size, team, COVID, etc.
#12
Plasma Wallet
Fintech

Plasma Wallet was launched in 2022. It is an iOS app and self-custody wallet for DeFi, NFT, and metaverse. The product gives access to 1000+ dApps and has multichain support.

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ILIA 0xPlasma
CEO & Founder

About the company

Plasma Wallet is your home for Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFT collections, and Web3 gateway. Invest, Store, and Manage any crypto assets with ease. Support: Ethereum, Optimism, BNB, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, Celo, and 20+. Besides, every detail in the app is customizable – from the markets, that you want to follow and check first, to the background of each crypto wallet that you integrated.

“Lots of features. It’s a good thing and a bad thing: it is hard to figure out how it works at first glance, but once you figure it out, a lot of possibilities open up.”

7.75/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
8.25/10
Prospects
#13
Grizzly.Fi
Fintech

Grizzly.Fi was launched in 2021. It is an app that allows people to generate predictable income (using DeFi, Liquidity Mining and so on) based on their crypto — regardless of whether the cryptocurrency market rises or falls.

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Leon Helg
Co-Founder
Andrés Soltermann
Co-Founder

About the company

Elias Felchlin, co-founder of Grizzly.fi, says that he wanted to create an app that allows people to generate predictable income (using DeFi, Liquidity Mining and so on) based on their crypto. So Grizzly.fi allows everyone to get a stable income from investing your cryptocurrency through a simple and user-friendly platform. The important feature of the project is that it allows its users to earn money regardless of whether the cryptocurrency market rises or falls.

“Something similar to Magic, plus it promises to make money regardless of whether the market goes up or down. Sounds promising, but how in practice – is not evident.”

8.5/10
Originality
8.5/10
Execution
8.25/10
Prospects
#14
Rainbow
Fintech

Rainbow was launched in 2019. It is a simple and secure Ethereum wallet for smartphones that can also be used to collect NFTs. The app is available for iPhone and Android.

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Christian Baroni
Co-Founder & CEO
Jin Chung
Co-Founder

About the company

It’s a simple and secure Ethereum wallet that can also be used to collect NFTs. Available for iPhone and Android. It appeared in 2019, thanks to Jin Chung, Christian Baroni, and Michael Demarais. The startup closed an $18 million Series A (A level of investment in a startup that follows seed capital.) led by venture capital firm Seven Seven Six of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The round closed in October 2021 and followed a $1.5 million seed round.

“A decentralized wallet in my hands — all my crypto currencies in one place. Managing assets is easy.”

8/10
Originality
9/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#15
CREW³
Web3 Service

CREW³ was launched in 2022. It is an operating system for Web3 communities. The project allows automated community joining, task sequencing setup, distribution of rewards in Discord, activity and clicks analytics, contribution reporting, etc.

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Mathis Grosjean
CEO

About the company

The project was launched in 2022, by Fredrika Lindh, Mathis Grosjean, and Louis Demeslay. The developers call it the operating system for web3 communities. It offers automated community joining, task sequencing setup, distribution of rewards in Discord, activity and clicks analytics, contribution reporting, and on-chain and off-chain data to reward participants who achieve important results for product owners. Tips for community members are possible in the form of easily customizable leaderboards.

“This website aims to build a community for those specialising in cryptocurrency, DeFi technology, and DOAs. It allows blockchain projects and their developers to serve their community best.”

8.5/10
Originality
7.5/10
Execution
8.75/10
Prospects
#16
Hustleverse
Education & Career

Hustleverse was launched in 2020. It is a platform for Web3 employees — not investors or founders but people who work on Web3 projects and especially those who want to start working on them. Here they can find out more about the industry and career opportunities.

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Hung Pham
Founder

About the company

Hustleverse is an online Web3 community. It was launched in 2020. This platform was created as a place for Web3 employees — not investors or founders but people who work on Web3 projects and especially those who want to start working on them. Here, Web2 engineers, developers, designers, marketers, etc. can find out more about the industry and career opportunities.

“I’d describe this as the LinkedIn of Web3 :) Here, people who work in or have an interest in working in Web3 can meet, network, and learn about opportunities that exist. You also get access to online events that can boost your knowledge.”

8.5/10
Originality
8.75/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#17
thirdweb
Developer Tools

thirdweb was launched in 2021. The platform provides SDKs, widgets, and interfaces to integrate Web3 features into any app, game, or DAO. thirdweb supports Javascript, Typescript, Python, Golang, and Unity.

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Furqan Rydhan
Founder
Steven Bartlett
Co-Founder

About the company

A platform which makes it incredible easy to build web3 apps and games. It takes care of the blockchain complexity by deploying our smart contracts with your wallet (which you own) and providing SDKs, widgets and interfaces to integrate web3 features into any app, game or DAO. With thirdweb, you can launch NFT's, create marketplaces, introduce new social tokens, create packs of NFTs and more.  You do this with team permissions, custom royalty splits and SDKs in languages you're comfortable with: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Golang, Unity. We're already accelerating 1000s of developers, blockchain games, marketplaces, DAO's, NFT drops and creators who are building web3 ecosystems.

“It sounds like something that has a lot of competitors. But if the creators present some new features, they will take over the market.”

7.5/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
8.25/10
Prospects
#18
UHive
Web3 Service

Uhive Social Network was launched in 2018. It is a decentralized, creator-first social metaverse and the world’s first Web3 social app. Active users of this platform get a digital dividend — a daily cryptocurrency payment.

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Muayyad (Mo) Shehadeh
CEO & Founder

About the company

Uhive is a decentralized, creator-first social metaverse. World’s First Web 3 Social App with +1 Million Users! Uhive wasn't created as a typical social network whose mission is "making money" for its owners — Uhive was built to generate wealth for ALL. We aim to accomplish this by paying all of its active users a daily amount of its cryptocurrency (digital dividend).

“Uhive is a Social App that I will call Chat-to-Earn as it pays its community dividends in crypto by just being part of it. People love socials, and I feel it'll be a success.”

7.75/10
Originality
8.75/10
Execution
8/10
Prospects
#19
Via Router
Developer Tools

Via Router was founded in 2021. This product can be thought of as Visa and Mastercard in the crypto world. It is an exchange tool for users who regularly interact with multiple dApps on different blockchains and want to transfer their tokens across them.

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Serafim Korablev
CEO

About the company

Via Router allows people to seamlessly transfer their tokens across all the blockchains we support in the fastest and cheapest way possible with a polished and intuitive user interface. Via is a daily exchange tool for users who regularly interact with multiple dApps on different blockchains.  The Via protocol is an inter-chain liquidity aggregation protocol designed to create fast, efficient, and seamless swaps on 13 chains using 53 DEXs, 15 bridges, and 5 providers. Via can be thought of as Visa and Mastercard in the cryptocurrency world.

“This is a great project. It's very practical and useful. The execution is great and it's being received well for its ease of use and functionality.”

7.5/10
Originality
8.5/10
Execution
7.75/10
Prospects

Interview with Via Router

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
Via is a cross-chain liquidity aggregation protocol designed to create a fast, efficient and seamless swap experience across 25 chains using 70 DEXs, 25 bridges, and five providers.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
We provide an opportunity to change USD into Turkish Lira in one UI. But we do it in crypto, so we connect all networks on one website for a better UX with great UI.
Who is your target audience?
All people from the crypto world. Because everyone uses multiple networks in DeFi, we can give those people access to all supported chains.
What are your main competitors, and what sets you apart from them?
All other aggregators. We aggregate them, so this is impossible for them to beat us.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
We don't have a fee system yet.
What is your financial goal, and when do you plan to reach it?
1B volume in 2022. We have >200m already.
#20
NOBI
Fintech

NOBI was founded in 2018. It is a crypto-asset management platform that helps buy, sell, and store crypto. The tool works as an online service and app for iOS and Android.

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Lawrence Samantha
Co-Founder & CEO
Edy Senjaya
Co-Founder & CTO
Dionisius Evan A.
Co-Founder & CPO

About the company

The NOBI was founded in 2018, by Lawrence Samantha, Edy Senjaya, and Dionisius Evan A. It is a crypto-asset management platform managed and developed by PT Enkripsi Teknologi Handal. The company is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency of Indonesia (BAPPEBTI). NOBI is a simple, secure, all-in-one app that makes buying, selling, and storing crypto easy. It is used in over 40+ countries around the world.

“This start-up is geared towards long-term crypto investors. This is not a unique model, but they have obviously done their due diligence to seek out what their users will need in their crypto investment journey.”

5.75/10
Originality
6.75/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects
#21
Sleepagotchi
Health & Fitness

Sleepagotchi was launched in 2022. It is an app that rewards users for keeping a consistent sleep schedule with free NFTs and crypto tokens called SHEEP. Users get 1 free NFT every morning, and 2 free NFTs if they slept well.

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Anton Kraminkin
Co-Founder
Alexey Korotkov
Co-Founder and Technical Lead

About the company

Sleepagotchi is an app that rewards users for keeping a consistent sleep schedule with free NFTs and crypto tokens called SHEEP. Users get 1 Free NFT every morning, and 2 Free NFTs if they slept well. The sleep is tracked through integration with iOS Apple Health. In Sleepagotchi, users enter their target bedtime and wake-up time. Users then get different levels of rewards depending on how close their actual bedtime and wake-up times were to their target. Sleep duration and consistency are also rewarded. In Sleepagotchi, every user creates their virtual bedroom called MetaRoom in the app with a bed, carpet, wallpaper, and other furniture. Each item, including the character, in the MetaRoom, is an NFT and can be traded with other users. All NFT items have different characteristics and Power levels.

“Sleepagtochi wants to break away from the x-to-earn model as earning a return on investment should not be the core value of a Web3 App. Instead, Sleepagotchi is a sleep-and-collect app that promotes healthy sleeping habits and allows players to express their creativity in their individual MetaRooms.”

8.25/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
8.25/10
Prospects
#22
Cent
Web3 Service

Cent was launched in 2017. It is a network for creators where both they and their fans can earn money. When one user “spots” the other, the creator gets 1 cent. And for every 1000 spots, the fan gets $10.

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Cameron Hejazi
CEO & Co-Founder

About the company

Cent is a network for creators that was launched in 2017. The unique feature of this platform is a possibility to earn not only the creators but also their fans. When one user “spot” the other, the creator gets 1 cent. And for every 1000 spots, the fan gets $10. Creators can post any kind of content, but initially the platform focused on cryptoart. The maker of the platform, Pavan Sethi, also says you can post works in process on Cent, too.

“Using the site is easy. Everything is clear. True, unpleasant feeling some strange hastily made photos or attempts to sell children’s drawings.”

8/10
Originality
7.75/10
Execution
8/10
Prospects
#23
Tellie
Developer Tools

Tellie was launched in 2018. It is a site builder for Web2 + Web3. The platform allows building an interactive link-in-bio/website/portfolio for every drop with exclusive content, such as newsletters, merch drops, ticket pre-sales, behind-the-scenes, and more.

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Todd Peterson
Founder

About the company

This is a site builder for Web2 + Web3. The platform allows building an interactive link-in-bio/website/portfolio for every drop. NFT / Token gate exclusive content for your web3 community, such as newsletters, merch drops, ticket pre-sales, behind-the-scenes, and more. Tellie launched in 2018, with Kim Northman, Joe Simek, Jimmy Huynh, John Mangan, Claudia Ligidakis, and others. Minting is free. But Tellie charges a 7.5% flat service fee off the sale price. The cost is deducted from the creator’s earnings.

“UI designer’s wet dream. It brings together web design and 3D art but allows its users to utilise 2D and 3D elements to create a portfolio and website that would make even the most seasoned developers marvel at your creation.”

8.25/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
8.75/10
Prospects
#24
Polymarket
Web3 Service

Polymarket was launched in 2018. It is an information markets platform where speculators bet on the most discussed topics in the world. At Polymarket, you can build a portfolio based on your predictions and earn income if they come true.

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Shayne Coplan
Founder & CEO

About the company

Just one person launched the platform in 2018. The creator is Shayne Coplan. Polymarket is an information markets platform where speculators bet on the most discussed topics in the world (COVID, politics, cryptocurrencies, etc.). At Polymarket, you can build a portfolio based on your predictions and earn income if they come true. Thus, the platform is the leading source of real-time unbiased data on future events. It also rewards the accuracy of forecasts.

“Quite an interesting platform where you can try to earn by betting a certain amount for a particular outcome of an event. Management is not complicated, and the navigation is intuitive. True, it is unknown; is it possible to earn something serious?”

8.25/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
8.5/10
Prospects
#25
Magic
Developer Tools

Magic appeared in 2020. The tool lets you build apps with customizable and passwordless login — with future-proof crypto and identity tech under the hood. Magic is focused on providing a robust identity service that can be used for both startups and enterprise companies.

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Sean Li
Chief Executive Officer

About the company

Passwords are the bane of app security. With a few lines of code and no bloat, Magic lets you build apps with blazing-fast, customizable, passwordless login — with future-proof crypto and identity tech under the hood. Magic is focused on providing a robust identity service that can be used for both startups and enterprise companies (SOC 2 compliant). Fast in this case is a centralized identity provider with a SSO-like experience, which also means that developers will have to expose the Fast brand on top of their own UX (like Facebook or Google auth). Magic instead gives users decentralized identity which is self-sovereign without having to trust centralized identity providers. Magic also gives developers the ability to customize the magic link experience, giving them a lot more control over the UX!

“A cool secret with Magic is that every single user will be issued a blockchain key pair, which means for advanced developers, they'll be able to easily tap into the power of blockchain and cryptocurrency to build future-proof and innovative applications!”

7.5/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
7/10
Prospects
#26
Hype.day
Web3 Service

Hype.day was founded in 2022. The project allows you to create a free community for Web3 projects. Solana, Polygon, Avalanche, and Ethereum blockchain-based projects are available.

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Nazan Kurt
Co-Founder
Cagatay Kurt
Co-Founder

About the company

Founded in 2022, the project allows you to create a free community for Web3 projects. Its makers are Emir Savranogullari, Sean Acres, Yusuf Necati Koldaş, Cagatay Kurt, Nazan Kurt. Solana, Polygon, Avalanche, and Ethereum blockchain-based projects are available. Hype.day is the easiest way to create high-quality access lists for mining, giveaways, and lotteries. User registration is open based on wallet balance, ownership of a particular NFT, Twitter followers and retweets, Discord membership and role, and verification via email.

“I keep hearing about the importance of communities in Web3 and blockchain, so a project that allows them to be built is absolutely a trending product. I was also very pleased with the number of features and statistics.”

7.25/10
Originality
7.5/10
Execution
7.75/10
Prospects
#27
Juno
Fintech

Juno was launched in 2019. It is a digital banking platform that allows you to set up a direct deposit and receive part or all of your paycheck in cryptocurrency. A Juno debit card is also available, so you can make purchases using cash or cryptocurrency.

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Varun Deshpande
Co-Founder & CEO
Ratnesh Ray
Co-Founder & CTO
Siddharth Verma
Co-Founder & COO

About the company

Siddharth Verma and Varun Deshpande founded the project in 2019. Juno is a digital banking platform that offers a high-yield checking account, the Juno Checking Account. It includes the ability to set up a direct deposit and receive part or all of your paycheck in cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, or USDC) into a Juno crypto account or any other wallet of your choice. A Juno debit card is also available, so you can make purchases using cash or cryptocurrency (USDC).  The Juno checking account is free. Deposits and withdrawals of cryptocurrencies are also free on the platform. There is a spread on buying or selling cryptocurrencies set by Juno’s crypto exchange partner.

“A product at the intersection of Web2 and Web3 is exactly what we need. A perfect combination of standard features with crypto capabilities. I think it has a great future.”

7.75/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
8.25/10
Prospects
#28
Snowball Money
Fintech

Snowball Money was featured in 2018. This online service and iOS app helps you grow your portfolio like the snowball. A smart system inside the product helps you to choose where, when and how much to invest and also tax-optimize your portfolio.

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Parul Gujral
Founder and CEO

About the company

Snowball Money is an online service and iOS app for investing. It was made by international team of 10+ people and featured in 2018. The product gives you an opportunity to invest in crypto automatically and grow your portfolio just like the snowball. A smart system inside the product helps you to choose where, when and how much to invest and also tax-optimize your portfolio.

“Another automated investment tool that is receiving great reception. It’s a bit too serious but definitely has a market.”

7.25/10
Originality
7.5/10
Execution
7.5/10
Prospects
#29
Bueno NFT Generator
NFT

Bueno NFT Generator was founded in 2022. It is a simple tool for NFT creators that allows formatting metadata for Ethereum and Solana networks. With Bueno, you can generate and deploy 10k NFT collections — no code needed.

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Zack Tanner
Founder

About the company

This is a simple tool for NFT creators made by Jason Donnette and Zack Tanner in 2022. Bueno NFT Generator allows formatting metadata for Ethereum and Solana networks. With the tool, you can generate and deploy 10k NFT collections — no code needed. You need to play around with the settings of your future collection and then upload it using Bueno Deployer.

“Handy tool for that part of the NFT community that has nothing to do with development. I'm sure it will make life easier for all crypto artists.”

6.5/10
Originality
7.75/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects
#30
Cal.com for Web3
Productivity

Cal.com for Web3 was launched in 2021. It is an open-source alternative to Calendly — a service to arrange meetings — on the blockchain. The product also can be integrated into other platforms with advanced customization and an open API.

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Peer Richelsen
Co-founder and Co-CEO
Bailey Pumfleet
Co-founder and Co-CEO

About the company

Cal.com (formerly Calendso) is an open-source alternative to Calendly. Host it or use our service. Integrate it into your business with advanced customization and an open API.  The creators are Bailey Pumfleet and Peer Richelsen. The project was launched in 2021. Cal.com has raised $32.4 million in funding. A SaaS company (Software-as-a-Subscription License Model.) Cal.com was founded with a mission to connect 1 billion people by 2031. The project is open source. Cal.com is free for a single user; for companies, the price starts at $12 per user per month.

“The world is full of busy people with an ever-shrinking hourglass. This is why Cal.com is such a valuable company. This project has much promise once more people start using it and tweaking the open-source code to optimize it to fit the Web3 community’s needs.”

7.25/10
Originality
6.75/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects

Interview with Syed Ali Shahbaz, Developer Relations Engineer at Cal.com

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
We made scheduling easy for everyone.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
If you care about organising your day to day schedule, from meetings to personal events, Cal.com makes it super easy for you!
Who is your target audience?
Basically anyone who wants to be organised in their day to day work.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
We don't need it, we only offer it as an add-on for those who prefer to use Web3 to schedule meetings.
What are your main competitors and what sets you apart from them?
Calendly. We're open source, open hearts, open minds.
What is the main argument you give to your investors in your favor?
Open source, solving scheduling problems that people care about.
How do you see yourself in 5 years? And what about the Web3 industry as a whole?
Hopefully have helped people schedule over 10 million bookings. Can't say a lot about the Web3 industry though.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
Through our paid plans.
#31
Amber
Fintech

Amber was created in 2018. It is a bitcoin accumulation app that has spawned an entire generation of DCA (dollar value averaging), auto-buy, auto-deposit, and crypto-asset accumulation products. The app is available on iOS and Android.

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About the company

Ryan Neale Amber, Peter Young, and Aleks Svetski created the project in 2018. Amber is an Australian bitcoin accumulation app that has spawned an entire generation of DCA (dollar value averaging), auto-buy, auto-deposit, and crypto-asset accumulation products. The app is available on iOS and Android. The starting price is $5 per month.

“I was particularly struck by the effort put into this project. It has been in development for two years and is supported by the Major Australian University. This is a good argument for high quality.”

6/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects
#32
Web3 Jobs
Education & Career

Web3 Jobs was created in October 2021. It is a platform for those who are willing to start their career in blockchain in crypto. The site includes internships and vacancies as well as useful materials, current salaries, and links to find out more about the Web3 industry.

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Andrey Azimov
Founder

About the company

Web3 Jobs is a platform for those who are willing to start their career in blockchain in crypto. It was created in October 2021. The platform includes internships and vacancies as well as useful materials and links to find out more about the Web3 industry. Also, you can check current salaries in blockchain here.

“Web3 Jobs is a site for finding a job or worker in Web3, crypto, and beyond. Similar projects already exist, but I like the design. It is simple and straightforward.”

6/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
7.5/10
Prospects
#33
Odyssey
Education & Career

Odyssey was created in 2021. It is an educational DAO whose mission is to get 1 million people into Web3. The website contains guides for introductions to Web3, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and more.

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Peter Yang
Founder

About the company

Odyssey is a training DAO whose mission is to get 1 million people into Web3. We have written quality ELI5 guides for introductions to Web3, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and more. Our educational website project will allow even the complete novice to enter the world of Web3. Get our free “12 days of Web3” to learn the basics at your own pace

“Odyssey seems super exciting for me. As someone who is learning a lot about this space and exploring educational content, the product’s team came clutch with this launch. I'm sure many people will find Odyssey DAO incredibly helpful!”

6.25/10
Originality
7/10
Execution
6.5/10
Prospects
#34
Humans
Education & Career

The Humans platform was launched in 2022. It helps you find advisors for your Web3 projects, book private sessions with them via the website and pay in crypto or fiat.

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Anton Fateev
CEO & Founder

About the company

This platform helps you find advisors for your Web3 projects. You can book a session via the website and pay your advisor with crypto or fiat. Humans allows users to work with several advisors simultaneously and get high-quality 1:1 support on product strategy review, tokenomics design, Web3 community building, etc. Artur Danielian, Anton Astafurov, Iaroslav Romanov, Anton Fateev, and Fedor Tormosov are behind the Humans project. It was launched in 2022.

“I know the project started out as a Web3 job search platform and I think they've done a great pivot. Getting advice from industry experts is invaluable to founders of new startups.”

7.5/10
Originality
7.5/10
Execution
7.5/10
Prospects

Interview with Humans

What problem does your startup solve? What’s the main benefit to the general public?
We are building a platform for Web3 startups to hire and develop healthy relationships with advisory boards. With the simple mechanics of 1:1 advising sessions, we allow founders to design advisory boards that can guide them through processes like fundraising, content and brand strategy creation, tokenomics design, and other necessary services. It’s not just for founders and teams, though. Any Web3 professional can book an advising session to boost their hard skills and immerse into the industry.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
Imagine you're building a Lego castle. Everything goes well: you have the necessary materials, instructions are clear, and there's even enough space to add a gazebo. The only problem is that you need to figure out how to make little towers. What would be quicker: to go and learn the technique or ask someone with the knowledge for advice? Of course, it's always good to have every possible skill, but it's not an option when the clock's ticking — the same with tech startups. To not put everything on hold when you face a bump on the road to success, it's better to ask for assistance from an Advisor.
Who is your target audience?
Our target audience is founders and teams of early-bird Web3 startups.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
Currently, our product's "crypto" side is only necessary for payments. We expect many early-bird startups to pay with their tokens (thus making Advisors personally invested in their growth). In the future, we plan to add more blockchain-native mechanics. It would be easier to go forward with our vision with crypto since our target audience and the Advisors are from the Web3 industry.
What are your main competitors and what sets you apart from them?
There are other platforms with 1:1 advising sessions, but we are the first one operating solely in Web3. Our main benefit, however, is the approach to the services Advisors provide. They are preshaped, like advising on building community strategy, for example, which might contain three sessions, two weeks of chat support, and, let's say, feedback on the community strategy. We define the service together with the Advisor. We also work with founders to help them determine the request and assist them in building relationships with Advisors. We gather feedback from both sides and track the progress.
How do you make money? Are you now profitable?
We split the profit from sessions with Advisors. We've already received several payments from Web3 startups for preshaped advising services.
Is this your first try in the startup world? If not, why did previous attempts fail?
We've already launched 3 HR-tech startups. The companies still successfully function and bring profit. We currently have over 3500 B2B clients and 500.000 B2C clients in different geo markets.
#35
Chainwire
Education & Career

Chainwire was founded in 2020. It is a cryptocurrency newsfeed and a one-stop shop for cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Customers are exposed to industry-leading publications with automatic distribution and detailed analytics.

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Elad Mor
Co-Founder
Itai Elizur
Co-Founder
Nadav Dakner
Co-Founder and CEO

About the company

The platform was founded in 2020, by Elad Mor, Itai Elizur, and Nadav Dakner. Chainwire is a cryptocurrency newsfeed and a one-stop shop for cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Customers are exposed to industry-leading publications with automatic distribution and detailed analytics. In Chainwire, you can set up launch times and track further analytics.

“Borrowed from the many Web2 companies that do the same thing. However, the company has the potential to grow from distributing Press Releases to becoming the most trusted source of Web3 news.”

7.5/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects
#36
NFTPort
NFT

NFTPort was launched in 2019. It is a simple API to turn anything into an NFT on Polygon. This startup was created for developers, but to use it, you don’t need any previous blockchain experience.

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Johannes Tammekänd
CEO & Co-Founder
Kaspar Peterson
Co-Founder

About the company

NFTPort is a simple API to turn anything into an NFT on Polygon. This startup was created for developers, but to use it, you don’t need any previous blockchain experience. The project was created by the team of ex-NATO, Nvidia, and Monese. The launch happened in 2019. NFTPort is free to use.

“The creators promise that NFT applications can be brought to market in hours, not months. Considering how important speed is right now to get on trend, that's really great.”

6.75/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects
#37
Phyllo
Web3 Service

Phyllo was launched in 2021. It is a universal API for giving access to the Web2 and Web3 platforms for creators. The benefit of Phyllo is an easy access to creator-permissioned data.

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Akhil Bhiwal
Co-Founder & CEO
Achintya Gupta
Co-Founder

About the company

A fresh startup that was founded in 2021. Phyllo is an universal API for giving access to the online-platforms for creators: from Instagram, YouTube and Twitter to OpenSea and other Web3 services. Besides working with Web3, the benefit of Phyllo is access to creator-permissioned data as well as simplicity of the product.

“Data is very important. It can help a creator gain valuable information on what’s working and what’s not. I feel this has a good chance to succeed.”

7/10
Originality
6.75/10
Execution
7.5/10
Prospects
#38
Coinrule
Fintech

Coinrule was launched in 2018. It automates your crypto investments across multiple platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc. With Coinrule, you also can use a smart system for trading.

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Gabriele Musella
CEO & Founder
Oleg Giberstein
Co-founder and COO
Zdeněk Höfler
Co-founder & CIO

About the company

Coinrule automates your crypto investments across multiple platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, Kraken etc. Without having to learn a single line of code you can use a smarter system for trading and take advantage of the power of automation. It’s educational and gamified, packaged to give people the tools to compete in a new world of trading. To date, Coinrule has already been serving more than 60,000 users, launched more than 2 million trades and transacted over half a billion USD.

“Beginner users complain that the app does not work as they want it to. Therefore suitable for serious and professional traders.”

7.75/10
Originality
8/10
Execution
7.5/10
Prospects
#39
MetaFi Wallet for Web3 Games
Developer Tools

MetaFi was launched in 2022. It is the cryptocurrency wallet for NFT and mobile games that you can embed into your app and players never have to leave it to sign transactions on the chain.

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Raimie Tang
Co-founder & CEO

About the company

In September 2022, Arvind Ramesh and Raimie Tang created a handy cryptocurrency wallet for NFT and mobile games. The project's SDK makes it easy to embed a cryptocurrency wallet, so players never have to leave the app to sign transactions on the chain. All in-game transactions take place on the second level with nominal fees and almost instant confirmation.

“Web3 is sorely lacking in projects that will make life easier for users, so that's a big plus for the product. But I think its prospect strongly depends on the development of the games market in general.”

7.5/10
Originality
7.75/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects

Interview with Raimie Tang, MetaFi Co-founder & CEO

What problem does your startup solve?
Terrible UX of Web3 games.
Please, explain your startup as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old child.
Metafi makes it easy for developers to embed a non-custodial crypto wallet into their game, website or mobile app.
Who is your target audience?
Web3 game developers.
Why do you need blockchain or crypto in your product? Can you argue that it's technologically impossible to create it without it?
We are providing a non-custodial embedded wallet solution for web3 game developers. Hence, blockchain is needed for this to be possible.
What are your main competitors and what sets you apart from them?
Magic Link and Web3 Auth. We are focusing specifically on games, and are building features that are extremely valuable for web3 game developers.
What is the main argument you give to your investors in your favor?
Fun and addictive web3 games will drive the next crypto bull run. Metafi will empower game developers by providing the best embedded wallet solution.
How do you see yourself in 5 years?
We will be the top company building blockchain infrastructure for web3 games.
How do you make money?
We charge companies a base subscription cost, and additional cost for more active wallets using our SDK.
What is your financial goal and when do you plan to reach it?
We plan to IPO, which will take 7-10 years.
Is this your first try in the startup world? If not, why did previous attempts fail?
No. We scaled and exited our previous company — scaling it to over $1M in GMV in less than 15 months.
#40
Donut
Fintech

Donut was launched in 2018. It is an iOS app for automatic investing: you can invest in Bitcoin daily, weekly or monthly, or you can try the Donut Saving feature. In this case, you earn 6% APY with DeFi.

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Neel Popat
Founder & CEO

About the company

Donut is an iOS app for automatic investing. As a user, you have two options: you can invest in Bitcoin daily, weekly or monthly, or you can try the Donut Saving feature. In this case, you earn 6% APY by saving your dollars in stablecoins — the converting is made also automatically by the system. The startup was launched in 2018, by Neel Popat. Now there are 15+ people in the team.

“Spare change saving app that invests it in Bitcoin for you. I use one of these for fiat money and I think it’s a game changer. You set the parameters and it does all the work for you”

7.25/10
Originality
7.25/10
Execution
7.25/10
Prospects

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