Xangle · Biz Dev Team Lead
BD by trade, research by curiosity
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Scroll is building a native financial layer through USX, Garden, and Cloak — moving beyond ether.fi. The 2026 test: can this stack drive real adoption and institutional demand?
Polygon shifted from NFT and gaming to on-chain finance, focusing on stablecoins, payments, and RWA. With POL rebrand and AggLayer growth, it’s becoming a global network for retail and institutions.
Newton Protocol, led by Magic Labs (backed by PayPal Ventures), is next-gen financial infra turning regulation into programmable trust and bridging TradFi with Web3.
Mind Network uses FHE to build privacy-preserving AI infrastructure, expanding through AgenticWorld, AI Health Hub, and partners like DeepSeek into RWA and finance, setting new privacy standards.
Ekubo, built by a Uniswap core dev, uses singleton and nano-tick design for high efficiency. Now top 3 in Ethereum spot volume, it’s rising as a leading DeFi protocol.
Mantle is solidifying its “banking chain” vision, drawing institutions via MI4 and retail users via the UR app. Its global stablecoin push, including Asia, has driven TVL to record highs.
DeFi claimed to be for everyone, but retail users were left out. Mitosis opens up LP strategies once reserved for whales, letting retail directly join in. Is this retail’s moment to lead the market?
GRVT is building the first licensed DEX with a hybrid model and ZK-based infra. With smooth onboarding and open access to onchain funds, it has surpassed $10B in trading.
ZKsync accelerates adoption in the financial sector via chains like Prividium, while separately advancing its ZKnomics strategy through multichain growth.
As AI adoption grows, so do privacy concerns. Mind Network uses FHE to enable trusted AI that computes without exposing data—proven by AgenticWorld, MindX, FHE Bridge, and DeepSeek.
The real test for ZK rollups is no longer tech, but users. Scroll evolves into a Stage-1 rollup with Euclid, boosting decentralization and performance, while expanding real-world use cases.
Zircuit combines AI-powered security with intelligent agents that help users optimize yields and manage risks. By executing strategies based on user-set goals, it evolves into a truly Cognitive Chain.
The long-awaited Initia mainnet is finally live! Our third report in the Initia series focuses on recent testnet results and newly revealed tokenomics.
Mantle is shaping a unified Web3 financial hub—combining DeFi, ZK rollups, an S&P500-style index fund, Toss-like neo-banking, and AI-driven tools like MantleX and BOYS NFT to drive mainstream adoption
With CZ’s return, the BNB ecosystem is back in the spotlight. This report explores its evolving landscape, highlighting key tech upgrades, strategic moves, and sectors to watch.
ETHDenver is back! Bitcoin ETF approvals and the Trump era have heated up the crypto market, showcasing AI synergy, evolving infrastructures, and a dynamic Bitcoin ecosystem. Here are our insights.
Sophon is driving adoption via entertainment & AI+DePIN, building an optimized ZK infra with Elastic Chain, Validium & zkTLS. Let’s dive into the future of consumer chains!
Zircuit surged to the third-largest rollup by TVL in Q4 2024 after its TGE and staking airdrop. With ZK-powered architecture and AI integration, its next steps will determine its long-term trajectory.
After its Q4 TGE, Scroll gained traction with the "Trump theme." While on-chain metrics need improvement, its swift community response is positive. OpenVM and Scroll SDK enhance performance, drivin.
In Q4, Kroma held its $KRO TGE with an airdrop and launched 'Kroket'. Despite price criticism, it rebounded and now aims to re-engage users, lead the Superchain ecosystem in Asia, and rebuild trust.
