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Stacks crypto
18.1K
Volume
+6700%
Growth
This blockchain platform, previously known as Blockstack, supports a variety of decentralized applications and features. It operates as a layer for Bitcoin, akin to the Lightning Network, and introduces sBTC, a Bitcoin-backed asset that offers a decentralized method for transferring BTC. It's a key player in the realms of smart contracts, decentralized finance, and non-fungible tokens.
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Hyperjar
12.1K
Volume
+6600%
Growth
Based in the UK, HyperJar is a FinTech firm known for its innovative money management application. The app employs a unique 'jar' concept to assist users in managing their spending and saving habits more effectively. It also provides a complimentary prepaid debit card and enables users to allocate their funds for various needs such as food, clothing, or fuel.
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coastfire
12.1K
Volume
+6500%
Growth
CoastFIRE, short for "Coast Financial Independence, Retire Early," is a financial strategy that's part of the broader FIRE movement. The FIRE movement advocates for aggressive saving and investing to achieve financial independence and the option of early retirement.
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Overledger
480
Volume
+6400%
Growth
Serving as a bridge between different blockchains, Overledger is a platform that facilitates interoperability. It employs an API gateway and is instrumental in the creation of multi-chain applications (mDApps). Associated with Quant Network's native cryptocurrency, QNT, it is utilized for transactions across multiple blockchains.
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Gen II Fund Services
3.6K
Volume
+6300%
Growth
Based in New York, Gen II Fund Services, LLC is recognized as the largest independent private equity fund administrator in the U.S. The firm is dedicated to delivering world-class service and expert guidance, assisting fund sponsors in optimizing their time and resources. Their services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring efficient and effective fund administration.
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Crypto ecosystem
1.6K
Volume
+6300%
Growth
Encompassing a variety of entities and processes, the crypto ecosystem is a complex network related to cryptocurrencies. It involves blockchain developers, miners, stakers, crypto exchanges, and investors. Blockchain developers create and maintain the technology, while miners and stakers validate transactions and ensure network security. Crypto exchanges facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, and investors, both institutional and retail, invest in these digital assets.
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Unchained Capital
6.6K
Volume
+6300%
Growth
Based in Austin, Texas, this financial institution specializes in bitcoin native financial services. They offer multisignature vaults and loans for bitcoin holders, aiming to simplify the management of bitcoin wealth through expert guidance and a suite of integrated bitcoin wallet management and wealth services.
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Billtobox
8.1K
Volume
+6200%
Growth
Billtobox is a cloud-based solution that provides document management and accounting automation services to SMEs, streamlining administrative tasks such as invoicing and document processing, enabling businesses to work more efficiently and productively.
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Bookipi
18.1K
Volume
+6200%
Growth
Based in Australia, Bookipi provides a suite of mobile and web-based solutions designed for small businesses and freelancers. Their services, including an invoice app, a business proposal maker, a card payment tracker, and an expense tracker, aim to simplify invoicing and financial management. They serve small businesses in over 180 countries.
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LayerZero
49.5K
Volume
+6200%
Growth
LayerZero is an innovative protocol that enables developers to build unified applications with customizable security parameters. It serves as a bridge, connecting previously isolated blockchains, thereby fostering interoperability. This immutable, permissionless, and censorship-resistant protocol is a significant advancement in the blockchain technology space.
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Squarepoint Capital
9.9K
Volume
+6200%
Growth
This global investment management firm, headquartered in New York City, is renowned for its quantitative finance approach to investing. Established in 2014, it has expanded its presence to Europe and Asia. As of 2022, it manages assets worth 75.7 billion USD and employs a workforce of 725 individuals.
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FamPay
110K
Volume
+6000%
Growth
India's inaugural payment application designed for teenagers and their families, FamPay facilitates UPI, P2P, and card transactions without necessitating a bank account. It allows parents to transfer money to their under-18 children, who can then spend it under parental oversight.
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Swan Bitcoin
0-100
Volume
+6000%
Growth
Operating as a platform for Bitcoin investment, Swan Bitcoin simplifies the process of investing in Bitcoin through dollar-cost averaging (DCA). It is known for its low fees, automatic savings plans, instant buys, and free withdrawals, making it a popular choice for those interested in cryptocurrency investment.
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Docuten
3.6K
Volume
+6000%
Growth
Specializing in digital signature processes, invoice management, and direct debit handling, Docuten is a platform that ensures global legal compliance. It streamlines business operations by digitizing traditionally manual processes, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. Its services are trusted by businesses worldwide for their compliance with international legal standards.
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Options trading theta
150
Volume
+6000%
Growth
In the realm of options trading, theta refers to the rate at which the price of an option declines over time, assuming that all other factors remain constant. This concept, also known as time decay, is crucial for traders to understand as it impacts the value of an option. For example, an option with a theta of -0.05 suggests that the option's price will drop by 5 cents per day.
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Stellarfi
9.9K
Volume
+5900%
Growth
StellarFi is a public benefit corporation that helps people build credit by paying their bills. It allows members to pay everyday bills, such as rent, utilities, and subscriptions, while automatically building their credit. StellarFi reports payments to Experian® and Equifax® to build payment history
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Sota models
1.9K
Volume
+5800%
Growth
State-of-the-art (SOTA) Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) are the best models you can employ for a specific task. A DNN can earn the SOTA label based on its accuracy, speed, or any other relevant metric. However, in many computer vision domains, there exists a trade-off among these metrics.
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Eigenlayer
60.5K
Volume
+5800%
Growth
EigenLayer is a middleware built on the Ethereum network that allows protocols to use Ethereum's trust network without establishing their own validator set.
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Paymongo
9.9K
Volume
+5800%
Growth
Founded in 2018, Paymongo is a fintech company based in the Philippines. It provides an online platform that facilitates seamless transactions for businesses of all sizes. The platform supports various payment options, including Gcash, Maya, Debit Card, Credit Card, Atome, and more. It allows businesses to manage and reconcile all their transactions, and transfer funds to their bank accounts or to their suppliers and employees.
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on-chain
12.1K
Volume
+5700%
Growth
Referring to transactions and activities that take place directly on the blockchain, 'on-chain' is a term used in the realm of cryptocurrency. These transactions are validated and recorded on the blockchain, offering a high degree of security and transparency. This term is often contrasted with 'off-chain' transactions, which occur off the blockchain and are not publicly recorded.
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Intotheblock
9.9K
Volume
+5600%
Growth
It is an intelligence company that leverages machine learning and statistical modeling to provide actionable insights for crypto assets. The company offers smart financial software solutions, aiding in the understanding and prediction of market trends in the cryptocurrency sector.
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Defi dollar
20
Volume
+5600%
Growth
Operating in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, DefiDollar was established in 2020. It leverages cutting-edge technology to eliminate the need for intermediaries and centralized institutions in financial transactions. The key elements of DeFi that it utilizes include cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and software that enables peer-to-peer financial transactions.
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PassportCard
90.5K
Volume
+5600%
Growth
Issued by the U.S. Department of State, the PassportCard is a compact, plastic document that serves as an official proof of U.S. citizenship and identity. It is valid for the same duration as the traditional passport book. Primarily, it is used by U.S. citizens for land and sea travel from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and Caribbean countries. However, it is not valid for international air travel.
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Dune Analytics
18.1K
Volume
+5500%
Growth
Specializing in blockchain ecosystem analytics, Dune Analytics provides a platform for data exploration and sharing from various blockchain networks. These networks include Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and more. The platform empowers the community to delve into blockchain data, fostering transparency and knowledge sharing.
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Pudgy Penguins
40.5K
Volume
+5500%
Growth
This collection of 8,888 unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was launched on the Ethereum blockchain in January 2022. Established in July 2021 by a group of university students, it is a web3-born brand that fosters creativity, freedom, and community. The brand produces content, merchandise, toys, and digital collectables.
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Inclusion score
0-100
Volume
+5500%
Growth
An ISO 30415 standard assessment used to gauge Diversity & Inclusion within organizations, particularly in insurance. It assists in assessing the practical application of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (D&I) across different operational areas.
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NowPayments
6.6K
Volume
+5400%
Growth
This service enables the acceptance of crypto payments on various platforms such as websites, online stores, and social media. Being non-custodial, it does not hold or store funds. It supports over 50 cryptocurrencies and is known for its low transaction fees. It's a convenient solution for businesses looking to accept digital currencies.
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Beforepay
22.2K
Volume
+5400%
Growth
Operating as a Pay on Demand™ app, Beforepay offers its users early access to their wages. It employs advanced technologies such as machine learning, AI, and statistical analysis to assist customers in managing their expenses and monthly budgets. This innovative approach to personal finance is transforming the way people interact with their earnings.
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Inbestme
8.1K
Volume
+5400%
Growth
Based in Barcelona, Spain, this investment service operates as an online automated wealth manager. It offers extensive customization of portfolios, including Index Funds, ETFs, and indexed pension plans. The service is tailored to construct long-term investment portfolios that match the user's life goals, profile, and personal circumstances. The aim is to deliver superior returns at reduced costs within a secure and agile technological setting.
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Inrento
3.6K
Volume
+5300%
Growth
Regarded as the premier regulated buy-to-let crowdfunding platform in the European Union, Inrento has amassed a global investor base. The platform is supported by institutional capital, reinforcing its credibility in the investment tech sector. It has also earned recognition at the Europe FinTech Awards, further solidifying its position in the industry.
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