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Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks Top-10 Team Day 1 Live Judging
Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks received 234 total submissions and now the Top-10 teams will present live to the judges.
Day 1 will host 5 teams in the following order:
— Tsunami Exchange
— 1ton
— Genlock
— Tonic Lounge
— DeDust
Don’t miss out on the chance to join the live stream and see the Top-10 teams in action vying for total prize pool of $300K.
The community vote will account for 20% of the final decision of Top-10 teams. Go support your favorite team via ton.vote (Note: Voting will begin on March 29).
TON Foundation would especially like to thank the hackathon partner, DoraHacks, and financial sponsor DWF ($50K).
Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks received 234 total submissions and now the Top-10 teams will present live to the judges.
Day 1 will host 5 teams in the following order:
— Tsunami Exchange
— 1ton
— Genlock
— Tonic Lounge
— DeDust
Don’t miss out on the chance to join the live stream and see the Top-10 teams in action vying for total prize pool of $300K.
The community vote will account for 20% of the final decision of Top-10 teams. Go support your favorite team via ton.vote (Note: Voting will begin on March 29).
TON Foundation would especially like to thank the hackathon partner, DoraHacks, and financial sponsor DWF ($50K).
We are excited to embark on a strategic partnership with NULS, an innovative blockchain platform that simplifies the development process and empowers businesses to implement cutting-edge technologies.
“NULS’ fluid, cost-effective, and time-saving solutions are a game-changer for developers with minimal blockchain experience, and we at DWF Labs are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the growth of this groundbreaking project. Our collaboration with NULS aligns perfectly with our mission to facilitate the development of efficient and affordable blockchain-based solutions for a wide range of applications.”
— Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner, DWF Labs
Full read here.
“NULS’ fluid, cost-effective, and time-saving solutions are a game-changer for developers with minimal blockchain experience, and we at DWF Labs are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the growth of this groundbreaking project. Our collaboration with NULS aligns perfectly with our mission to facilitate the development of efficient and affordable blockchain-based solutions for a wide range of applications.”
— Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner, DWF Labs
Full read here.
[23 Mar to 29 Mar] DWF Crypto Snapshot
Our latest #crypto report is up 📰
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💠Ethereum Community Turns Away From OFAC Censorship In Block Validation
💠TON Foundation DApp Catalog Receives Facelift To Better Cater To The #Community
💠Sending #Stablecoins Is Now As Easy As Sending Text Messages On TON
💠DWF Labs #Invest In The Alt-Net With A US$40 Million Funding With Tomi
💠DWF-Backed Conflux Network Partners With Dmail Network For Web3 Email
💠DWF Labs Close US$10 Million Funding Round With Radix Network
💠TON-Based Accelerator Leads Successful #Funding For TON DeFi Project Megaton Finance
💠Conflux Network Partners With Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer XMCG On Blockchain #Opportunities
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Our latest #crypto report is up 📰
Here's your weekly round up 💫
💠Ethereum Community Turns Away From OFAC Censorship In Block Validation
💠TON Foundation DApp Catalog Receives Facelift To Better Cater To The #Community
💠Sending #Stablecoins Is Now As Easy As Sending Text Messages On TON
💠DWF Labs #Invest In The Alt-Net With A US$40 Million Funding With Tomi
💠DWF-Backed Conflux Network Partners With Dmail Network For Web3 Email
💠DWF Labs Close US$10 Million Funding Round With Radix Network
💠TON-Based Accelerator Leads Successful #Funding For TON DeFi Project Megaton Finance
💠Conflux Network Partners With Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer XMCG On Blockchain #Opportunities
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Market Maker DWF Labs Emerges as Top Crypto Investor
Investment in crypto companies, which poured in at a record pace during the 2021 bull market, slowed to a near stop as the bear market began and headline-grabbing scandals rocked the industry.
However, along with a few feisty venture capital firms, market maker DWF Labs, which has operated in the crypto space since 2016, has stepped in with a steady wave of investments.
In this feature, DWF Labs Managing Partner Andrei Grachev discussed the firm’s investment strategy and continuing risks for the industry.
Investment in crypto companies, which poured in at a record pace during the 2021 bull market, slowed to a near stop as the bear market began and headline-grabbing scandals rocked the industry.
However, along with a few feisty venture capital firms, market maker DWF Labs, which has operated in the crypto space since 2016, has stepped in with a steady wave of investments.
In this feature, DWF Labs Managing Partner Andrei Grachev discussed the firm’s investment strategy and continuing risks for the industry.
Artificial intelligence-focused crypto protocol Fetch.ai has raised $40 million from market maker and investment firm DWF Labs
Fetch will use the investment to deploy decentralized machine learning, autonomous agents and network infrastructure on its platform, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
The investment comes after traders started to bet on the potential of AI and crypto, following the recent rise in popularity of AI-driven chatbots such as ChatGPT and image generation software DALL-E. Both of these are traditional software that do not use cryptocurrencies or blockchain, However, a spike in institutional interest in their parent company – OpenAI, which recently raised $10 billion from Microsoft at a $29 billion valuation – has helped create a compelling argument for crypto traders to bet on AI-focused tokens as the next growth sector.
Fetch will use the investment to deploy decentralized machine learning, autonomous agents and network infrastructure on its platform, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
The investment comes after traders started to bet on the potential of AI and crypto, following the recent rise in popularity of AI-driven chatbots such as ChatGPT and image generation software DALL-E. Both of these are traditional software that do not use cryptocurrencies or blockchain, However, a spike in institutional interest in their parent company – OpenAI, which recently raised $10 billion from Microsoft at a $29 billion valuation – has helped create a compelling argument for crypto traders to bet on AI-focused tokens as the next growth sector.
DWF Labs shares insights on the future of Web3 and The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem
In this exclusive interview, Heng, a partner from DWF Labs, discusses the firm's support of The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem. He shares his own crypto story, the origins of DWF Labs and its ongoing support of TON.
Heng offers valuable insights into the future of blockchain technology, the coexistence of centralized Web2 and decentralized Web3 and the importance of raising awareness about TON.
Don't miss this engaging conversation about the future of Web3 and the upcoming exciting developments! ✨
In this exclusive interview, Heng, a partner from DWF Labs, discusses the firm's support of The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem. He shares his own crypto story, the origins of DWF Labs and its ongoing support of TON.
Heng offers valuable insights into the future of blockchain technology, the coexistence of centralized Web2 and decentralized Web3 and the importance of raising awareness about TON.
Don't miss this engaging conversation about the future of Web3 and the upcoming exciting developments! ✨
We're excited to announce our latest strategic partnership with Alchemy Pay 🚀
As part of this partnership, Alchemy Pay has secured $10 million in funding from DWF Labs, which will be utilized to expand its payment business in Korea, capitalize on the region’s high level of cryptocurrency acceptance, and assist Korean enterprises in achieving greater internationalization.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner at DWF Labs, said, “We are excited to partner with Alchemy Pay as they continue their global expansion journey, particularly in the Korean market. Their innovative payment solutions and commitment to bridging the gap between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance align with our vision for a seamlessly integrated digital economy. We believe this strategic partnership will accelerate Alchemy Pay’s growth in Korea, providing more opportunities for businesses and consumers to embrace the benefits of digital assets and web3 technologies.”
Full read here.
As part of this partnership, Alchemy Pay has secured $10 million in funding from DWF Labs, which will be utilized to expand its payment business in Korea, capitalize on the region’s high level of cryptocurrency acceptance, and assist Korean enterprises in achieving greater internationalization.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner at DWF Labs, said, “We are excited to partner with Alchemy Pay as they continue their global expansion journey, particularly in the Korean market. Their innovative payment solutions and commitment to bridging the gap between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance align with our vision for a seamlessly integrated digital economy. We believe this strategic partnership will accelerate Alchemy Pay’s growth in Korea, providing more opportunities for businesses and consumers to embrace the benefits of digital assets and web3 technologies.”
Full read here.
DWF Labs acquired $2.5 million worth of ROSX tokens, the native tokens of Roseon Exchange, which recently migrated successfully from Binance Smart Chain to Arbitrium.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner of DWF Labs commented: “We see great potential in Roseon Exchange and their vision for the future of decentralized finance. The innovative approach they’re taking to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized finance, along with their focus on gamification, truly sets them apart in the industry. We're excited to contribute to the growth and success of Roseon Exchange as a leading player in the DeFi space.”
The Beta Launch of RoseonX’s Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is scheduled for April 18th, with VIP members and RoseonPass NFT holders granted early access to test the dApp for high rewards. Additionally, RoseonX will open genesis liquidity pools with high rewards to incentivize users to add liquidity upon the DEX launch.
Full read here.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner of DWF Labs commented: “We see great potential in Roseon Exchange and their vision for the future of decentralized finance. The innovative approach they’re taking to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized finance, along with their focus on gamification, truly sets them apart in the industry. We're excited to contribute to the growth and success of Roseon Exchange as a leading player in the DeFi space.”
The Beta Launch of RoseonX’s Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is scheduled for April 18th, with VIP members and RoseonPass NFT holders granted early access to test the dApp for high rewards. Additionally, RoseonX will open genesis liquidity pools with high rewards to incentivize users to add liquidity upon the DEX launch.
Full read here.
We are excited to announce that TOPGOAL has received a multi-million dollar investment from DWF Labs 🫡✨
This investment will empower TOPGOAL to build a football metaverse driven by AI and blockchain technology, further realizing its vision of bringing sports into Web3 and creating new digital and virtual experiences 💥
As a football metaverse platform that has interacted with numerous football stars such as Kaka, Del Peiro, and Patrice Evra, TOPGOAL possesses official copyrights for over 3000 football players and has accumulated nearly 10 years of experience in football game development. This includes proprietary Football AI algorithms, cutting-edge 3D motion engines and rendering quality, metahuman technology, innovative gameplay design, economic system design, and cross-platform compatibility. Technologically, we are prepared to complete the construction of the football metaverse, bringing tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Web2 football users into Web3.
Full announcement here.
This investment will empower TOPGOAL to build a football metaverse driven by AI and blockchain technology, further realizing its vision of bringing sports into Web3 and creating new digital and virtual experiences 💥
As a football metaverse platform that has interacted with numerous football stars such as Kaka, Del Peiro, and Patrice Evra, TOPGOAL possesses official copyrights for over 3000 football players and has accumulated nearly 10 years of experience in football game development. This includes proprietary Football AI algorithms, cutting-edge 3D motion engines and rendering quality, metahuman technology, innovative gameplay design, economic system design, and cross-platform compatibility. Technologically, we are prepared to complete the construction of the football metaverse, bringing tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Web2 football users into Web3.
Full announcement here.
We're thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Unizen! 🍾
This collaboration will enhance Unizen’s mission to address the challenges faced by Web3 technology and create a seamless, frictionless experience for users by bringing together third-party blockchain projects from various networks under one roof, using the best interoperability and aggregation frameworks available.
Unizen is dedicated to solving the complexities and inefficiencies that currently plague the Web3 ecosystem, such as research requirements, cross-chain bridging, native token gas fees, and more. Unizen’s all-in-one toolbox provides a user-friendly interface that integrates data and Web3 applications from top blockchains, enabling users to have full control over their assets and access the best rates with ease.
Full read here.
This collaboration will enhance Unizen’s mission to address the challenges faced by Web3 technology and create a seamless, frictionless experience for users by bringing together third-party blockchain projects from various networks under one roof, using the best interoperability and aggregation frameworks available.
Unizen is dedicated to solving the complexities and inefficiencies that currently plague the Web3 ecosystem, such as research requirements, cross-chain bridging, native token gas fees, and more. Unizen’s all-in-one toolbox provides a user-friendly interface that integrates data and Web3 applications from top blockchains, enabling users to have full control over their assets and access the best rates with ease.
Full read here.
Roll-call for web3 builders in Tokyo next week 🇯🇵👋
We are excited to co-host and sponsor this awesome event 🫡
Come hang with us on April 15 at this epic Web3 BUIDL Cafe:
🤝 Grab coffee, snacks and swag!
🧠 Catch workshops and get support
⚡️ Tap into tools like Create Web3 Dapp
Sign up here for your free ticket for all-day access to the cafe - inc food, drinks, swag and a bunch of alpha!
We are excited to co-host and sponsor this awesome event 🫡
Come hang with us on April 15 at this epic Web3 BUIDL Cafe:
🤝 Grab coffee, snacks and swag!
🧠 Catch workshops and get support
⚡️ Tap into tools like Create Web3 Dapp
Sign up here for your free ticket for all-day access to the cafe - inc food, drinks, swag and a bunch of alpha!
DWF Labs Continues Heavily Investing in Web3 Ecosystem
DWF Labs, a leading global market maker and investment firm, has been heavily investing in the Web3 ecosystem in recent months in a focused drive to “disrupt traditional industries,” according to Andrei Grachev, DWF Labs’ Managing Partner.
He adds, “We recognize the value in decentralization, increased security, and user empowerment that Web3 offers. Our focus has been on identifying innovative projects and startups that showcase strong fundamentals, unique use cases, and the potential to create a lasting impact in the Web3 ecosystem. Our support for projects extends beyond funding, as we provide assistance in areas such as listing, marketing, cybersecurity, and leveraging our network of connections and trading expertise to ensure their long-term success.”
DWF Labs, a leading global market maker and investment firm, has been heavily investing in the Web3 ecosystem in recent months in a focused drive to “disrupt traditional industries,” according to Andrei Grachev, DWF Labs’ Managing Partner.
He adds, “We recognize the value in decentralization, increased security, and user empowerment that Web3 offers. Our focus has been on identifying innovative projects and startups that showcase strong fundamentals, unique use cases, and the potential to create a lasting impact in the Web3 ecosystem. Our support for projects extends beyond funding, as we provide assistance in areas such as listing, marketing, cybersecurity, and leveraging our network of connections and trading expertise to ensure their long-term success.”
DWF Labs Invests $16M in RACA to Spur Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
Market maker and investment firm DWF Labs has invested $16 million in Web3 company RACA, a deal that includes purchasing an unspecified amount of RACA tokens. The funding will help RACA continue its goal of becoming an expansive Web3 gaming ecosystem.
Founded in 2021, RACA (formerly known as Radio Caca) started out as manager of the non-fungible tokens (NFT) from Maye Musk, Elon Musk’s mother.
The company has already launched a R3 game infra, SimCity-esque sandbox game USM.WORLD, social party game Looki Looki Jazzi, cross-game DID wallet JAZ, and a NFT marketplace.
Market maker and investment firm DWF Labs has invested $16 million in Web3 company RACA, a deal that includes purchasing an unspecified amount of RACA tokens. The funding will help RACA continue its goal of becoming an expansive Web3 gaming ecosystem.
Founded in 2021, RACA (formerly known as Radio Caca) started out as manager of the non-fungible tokens (NFT) from Maye Musk, Elon Musk’s mother.
The company has already launched a R3 game infra, SimCity-esque sandbox game USM.WORLD, social party game Looki Looki Jazzi, cross-game DID wallet JAZ, and a NFT marketplace.
[30 Mar to 5 Apr] DWF Crypto Snapshot
Our latest #crypto report by DWF Labs Managing Partner Andrei Grachev is up!
On this week's round up ✨
💠 Blockchain Infrastructures That Drive Mass #Crypto Adoption Are Crucial Areas To Develop, Says DWF Labs Managing Partner
💠DWF Labs Make An Impact On Financial Education With impactMarket Partnership
💠DWF Labs Closes US$40 Million Funding With Fetch.ai
💠DWF Labs Embarks On A Strategic Partnership With NULS Blockchain
💠Transparency Is Essential In Creating A Conducive Relationship Between VCs And Startups, Says TZ APAC’s Report On #Web3 Incubators
💠DWF Labs-Backed Synthetix Sees An Uptick In Fee Revenue Generation
💠Next Wave Of TON Foundation Ecosystem Adoption Will Come From Emerging Economies, Says DWF Labs Partner
💠DWF Labs Taps Into Cross-Chain NFT Interoperability With HAVAH
💠DWF Labs Achieves Strategic Partnership With Web3 Platform Unizen
Full read here.
Stay up-to-date on the latest DWF Labs updates:
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Our latest #crypto report by DWF Labs Managing Partner Andrei Grachev is up!
On this week's round up ✨
💠 Blockchain Infrastructures That Drive Mass #Crypto Adoption Are Crucial Areas To Develop, Says DWF Labs Managing Partner
💠DWF Labs Make An Impact On Financial Education With impactMarket Partnership
💠DWF Labs Closes US$40 Million Funding With Fetch.ai
💠DWF Labs Embarks On A Strategic Partnership With NULS Blockchain
💠Transparency Is Essential In Creating A Conducive Relationship Between VCs And Startups, Says TZ APAC’s Report On #Web3 Incubators
💠DWF Labs-Backed Synthetix Sees An Uptick In Fee Revenue Generation
💠Next Wave Of TON Foundation Ecosystem Adoption Will Come From Emerging Economies, Says DWF Labs Partner
💠DWF Labs Taps Into Cross-Chain NFT Interoperability With HAVAH
💠DWF Labs Achieves Strategic Partnership With Web3 Platform Unizen
Full read here.
Stay up-to-date on the latest DWF Labs updates:
Website | Twitter | Linkedin | Telegram
We are pleased to announce our latest strategic partnership with The Adapter Token (ADP) project ✨
Harvey Kim, the Head of Korea, and Angus Chung, the Korea Representative at DWF Labs, said “This cutting-edge initiative aims to advance the 'Adappter Blockchain Ecosystem' globally and leverage the potential of big data, artificial intelligence, and metaverse technologies. The collective objective is to foster the growth and prosperity of a robust Web3 ecosystem.”
Full read here.
Harvey Kim, the Head of Korea, and Angus Chung, the Korea Representative at DWF Labs, said “This cutting-edge initiative aims to advance the 'Adappter Blockchain Ecosystem' globally and leverage the potential of big data, artificial intelligence, and metaverse technologies. The collective objective is to foster the growth and prosperity of a robust Web3 ecosystem.”
Full read here.
DWF Labs Backs The Development of Sensorium’s Web3 Platform With SENSO Token Purchase
Sensorium, the company behind the world's first AI-driven metaverse Sensorium Galaxy, announced today that it has secured a seven-figure purchase of SENSO tokens from DWF Labs. This initiative is aimed at supporting the development of a new decentralized platform that will further expand Web3 use cases for the company's flagship product.
According to the agreement, DWF Labs has committed to a purchase of $2.5 million worth of Sensorium's native token SENSO. To date, the trading firm has secured over 35 venture capital deals with Web3 companies through token allocations.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner of DWF Labs, commented, "We are proud to back the visionary project that is Sensorium Galaxy, as they continue to redefine the metaverse and unlock new opportunities within the Web3 space."
Sensorium, the company behind the world's first AI-driven metaverse Sensorium Galaxy, announced today that it has secured a seven-figure purchase of SENSO tokens from DWF Labs. This initiative is aimed at supporting the development of a new decentralized platform that will further expand Web3 use cases for the company's flagship product.
According to the agreement, DWF Labs has committed to a purchase of $2.5 million worth of Sensorium's native token SENSO. To date, the trading firm has secured over 35 venture capital deals with Web3 companies through token allocations.
Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner of DWF Labs, commented, "We are proud to back the visionary project that is Sensorium Galaxy, as they continue to redefine the metaverse and unlock new opportunities within the Web3 space."
In this episode of DWF Chats, we had the pleasure of hosting Tae Oh, the CEO and Founder of Gluwa, the innovative company behind CreditCoin 🫡
Hear more about the solution, the competitive landscape surrounding the loan industry, the transition between CreditCoin 2.0 and 3.0 and more!
Full interview here.
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About CreditCoin:
▫️CreditCoin is a decentralised finance platform that aims to revolutionise the global lending market by providing borderless access to credit.
Visit https://creditcoin.org/ to find out more.
Hear more about the solution, the competitive landscape surrounding the loan industry, the transition between CreditCoin 2.0 and 3.0 and more!
Full interview here.
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About CreditCoin:
▫️CreditCoin is a decentralised finance platform that aims to revolutionise the global lending market by providing borderless access to credit.
Visit https://creditcoin.org/ to find out more.
We're pleased to announce our partnership with Smart Finance ⚡
Smart Finance's mission is to promote global GameFi and integrate web3-based Value Internet into society in a simple and efficient way. While achieving these goals, Smart Finance will allow its users to quickly and easily earn investment returns from participating in GameFi and Web3 social networking. It is expected that Smart Finance will be the largest traffic portal in the Web3 world and the top DAO of blockchain games.
Read more here.
Smart Finance's mission is to promote global GameFi and integrate web3-based Value Internet into society in a simple and efficient way. While achieving these goals, Smart Finance will allow its users to quickly and easily earn investment returns from participating in GameFi and Web3 social networking. It is expected that Smart Finance will be the largest traffic portal in the Web3 world and the top DAO of blockchain games.
Read more here.
Roll-call for web3 builders in Tokyo next week 🇯🇵👋
We are excited to co-host and sponsor this awesome event 🫡
Come hang with us on April 15 at this epic Web3 BUIDL Cafe:
🤝 Grab coffee, snacks and swag!
🧠 Catch workshops and get support
⚡️ Tap into tools like Create Web3 Dapp
Sign up here for your free ticket for all-day access to the cafe - inc food, drinks, swag and a bunch of alpha!
We are excited to co-host and sponsor this awesome event 🫡
Come hang with us on April 15 at this epic Web3 BUIDL Cafe:
🤝 Grab coffee, snacks and swag!
🧠 Catch workshops and get support
⚡️ Tap into tools like Create Web3 Dapp
Sign up here for your free ticket for all-day access to the cafe - inc food, drinks, swag and a bunch of alpha!
It's always a pleasure for us to host DWF Chats as we hear from these amazing founders to learn more about the incredible work that they are doing 💥
In this episode, we sat down with the founder and CEO of Chrono.tech, Sergei Sergienko to dive into:
🔸Introduction to Chrono Tech and TIME
🔸The team behind Chrono Tech
🔸How to get started with LabourX
🔸Introduction to the TIME token utility
Full interview here.
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About Chrono.tech:
▫️Chrono.tech was founded in 2016 with the aim of making short-term employment opportunities as easy to access as any other online service. The company empowers HR and recruitment professionals with blockchain technology, as well as enabling global freelancers to secure the best jobs and make sure they are paid quickly and fairly.
Visit https://chrono.tech/ to find out more.
In this episode, we sat down with the founder and CEO of Chrono.tech, Sergei Sergienko to dive into:
🔸Introduction to Chrono Tech and TIME
🔸The team behind Chrono Tech
🔸How to get started with LabourX
🔸Introduction to the TIME token utility
Full interview here.
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About Chrono.tech:
▫️Chrono.tech was founded in 2016 with the aim of making short-term employment opportunities as easy to access as any other online service. The company empowers HR and recruitment professionals with blockchain technology, as well as enabling global freelancers to secure the best jobs and make sure they are paid quickly and fairly.
Visit https://chrono.tech/ to find out more.