### What is Hydranet (HDN)?

Hydranet is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization building the Hydranet DEX, a Layer 3 trading platform that brings together the worlds of Bitcoin and Ethereum using Layer 2 off-chain protocols such as the Lightning Network and the Connext Vector Network. Hydranet’s novel exchange technology allows users to trade seamlessly between Bitcoin and EVM-based blockchains without relinquishing custody of their funds, with near instant settlement times, and for low costs. 

The Hydranet DEX includes a limit order book, which is hosted by the Hydranet Network, and a built-in multi-currency light wallet that allows users to store both BTC and EVM-based assets. Trades on the Hydranet DEX are executed off-chain, fully peer-to-peer, and are secured using hashed timelock contracts meaning either both peers or no peer receives the agreed upon funds. Since Layer 2 off-chain protocols are scaling solutions for Layer 1 blockchains, users will always remain in full custody of their private keys. 

Hydranet released the first version of the Hydranet DEX on the 23rd of September 2023. This version is delivered as a downloadable desktop client and offers a user-friendly interface, seamless trading experience, and robust security features. Hydranet is actively working on an upgraded version of their DEX, a platform agnostic web version which will be readily available from the browser. The web version will inherit all the commendable components of its desktop counterpart as well as Hydranet’s in-house EVM off-chain protocol, Lithium. 

### What powers the Hydranet DEX? 

The Hydranet DEX is powered by the Hydranet Network, an infrastructure overseen by two distinct actors: TItans and Guardians. Titans take on the responsibility of ensuring the network’s continuous operation. They achieve this by hosting the exchange’s limit order book, offering rental liquidity, and acting as a matchmaking engine between trading peers. Guardians, on the other hand, take on the responsibility of upholding the network’s integrity. They actively monitor the behavior of both traders and Titans to ensure that they comply with the network’s rules, and take appropriate measures to penalize those who violate these rules. 

Both Titans and Guardians require a collateral in the form of HDN to participate in their respective roles. In return for their services, they become eligible to receive a share of the trading fees generated by the Hydranet DEX.

### What makes Hydranet Unique?

Hydranet effectively addresses the critical challenges associated with self-custody, transaction times, transaction costs, and scalability. When it comes to decentralized trading directly on the blockchain, using Automated Market Makers (AMMs) is a popular choice for trustless trading. However, it often comes with the drawback of high blockchain fees and prolonged transaction times due to the scalability limitations of many blockchain networks. As an alternative, traders can opt for centralized exchanges, which often offer user-friendly interfaces, fast transaction times and low trading fees. The convenience they provide, unfortunately, comes at the cost of relinquishing custody of user funds and leaving them entirely in the hands of the centralized exchanges to do whatever they want with. This issue has been exemplified by the FTX incident, which is reported to have negatively impacted over 1 million crypto users. 

Unlike today’s centralized and decentralized exchanges, the Hydranet DEX offers a unique solution to the challenges previously presented. First and foremost, the Hydranet DEX operates on a trustless basis, meaning users always retain control of their funds, eliminating the risks associated with third-parties. Moreover, the Hydranet DEX leverages off-chain technologies to enhance transaction times and reduce costs significantly. By keeping the transaction process off the main blockchains, trades are executed near-instantly and for minimal fees, even cross-chain, in contrast to the high fees and slow transaction times experienced using many decentralized exchanges operating directly on the blockchain. Lastly, when it comes to scalability, the Hydranet DEX is designed to scale indefinitely. A key element for this is Hydranet’s decentralized execution of trades. Unlike conventional solutions, where a centralized entity typically executes the trade, in the Hydranet DEX, the trade execution is distributed among the trading peers themselves. The Hydranet Network assists in matching trading peers but leaves the rest in the hands of the peers to automatically execute the trade without user intervention. 

### Where can you buy Hydranet?

Hydranet’s token, HDN, is traded on both decentralized and centralized exchanges, including the Hydranet DEX, Uniswap, MEXC and Whitebit.

Learn more about Hydranet and the technologies it uses thorough: 

https://hydranet.ai/
https://docs.hydranet.ai/hydranet-dex
https://medium.com/hydranet/hydranet-web-dex-74de269b6019
https://lightning.network/
https://www.connext.network/

Hydranet

Arbitrum

Treasure

ArbDoge AI

Aperture Finance

HIPPOP

BullBear AI

Neutra Finance

Fluid USDC

Vertex Protocol

Avive World

GTA Token

OpenWorld

Reboot

Mozaic

Camelot Token

Wall Street Games

Crypto Unicorns

$GAME Token

VIDT DAO is a cutting-edge blockchain project that leverages timestamping technology to restore digital trust using its Web3 ecosystem. It operates as an open-source platform, using its unique blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity and integrity of data and documents. Using the VIDT DAO timestamping technology anybody can timestamp  any document or data, making its authenticity verifiable at any moment.

The core of VIDT DAO's offering is its $VIDT Utility Token, which facilitates the timestamping process. Each timestamp requires only 1 $VIDT, allowing all holders to seamlessly secure their digital documents. This simple yet powerful mechanism positions VIDT DAO as a vital player in the blockchain space, with over 25 real-life integrators already utilizing its technology.

VIDT DAO

Open Campus

MAGIC is the utility token that connects gaming communities in the Treasure Metaverse: a decentralized NFT ecosystem which sits on Arbitrum, one of Ethereum’s Layer 2 scaling solutions.

MAGIC is a cross-game currency that connects games, players, metaverses, and communities, all within Web 3.0. The token was launched in September 2021 so its community could buy and sell in-game NFTs on Treasure. It also acts as a reserve currency for Treasure’s metaverse.

Players can earn MAGIC tokens by gaming, mining, and participating in Bridgeworld, Treasure’s flagship game. Treasure now hosts twelve other games on its platform, some of which allow you to use and generate MAGIC tokens like in Bridgeworld. These include Beacon, a free-to-play fantasy action rogue-lite RPG; and Realm, a world-building and exploration game.

CEEK VR (CEEK) is a metaverse platform that connects creators with their fans in virtual worlds, allowing artists to gain attention, reach audiences around the world. CEEK is an AI based platform for virtual landowners and ceek users (ceekers) to build worlds.

Artists get new sources of income, and advertisers get the opportunity to identify user traffic and establish financial transparency by using CEEK VR. Access to the CEEK VR metaverse can be obtained on the official website, as well as via VR headsets: Oculus, HTC Vive and CEEK mobile VR headset.

The manufacturer of virtual reality headsets CEEK VR and headphones CEEK 4D is positioned by the team as "an award-winning developer of premium social virtual and augmented reality experiences." CEEK VR designs are proprietary and can be purchased through major retailers like Best Buy and Target.

The company's mission is to create a clear and easy-to-use decentralized VR entertainment metaverse, where music artists, athletes and event creators acquire the necessary tools to digitally monetize creativity.

CEEK VR allows users to attend live concerts and exclusive events along with their friends, from anywhere in the world, at any convenient time. Moreover, the company suggests that users will be able to participate in the platform's virtual events.

The virtual community has been formed since 2016 and CEEK is currently partnering with Universal Music, Meta Oculus, Apple and Microsoft, T-Mobile and Baptist Health, which allows the project to accelerate audience growth and get strong recommendations. The collaboration with Universal Music gives the CEEK VR platform the rights to use live performances with world-famous artists such as Lady Gaga, Ziggy Marley, Demi Lovato, U2, Sting, Bon Jovi, etc.

CEEK VR

Voxie Tactics is a free-to-play, 3D turn-based tactical RPG game designed in a retro style. The developers of this virtual universe took inspiration from the classic tactical games of the 1990s and 2000s, but with modern game mechanics and updates in mind. The game offers two main playing modes, called Exploration and Battling, which incorporate game mechanics inherent in RPG games.

Voxies in-game mechanics (market, gear crafting, PvP battles) is the main driving force behind the demand for VOXEL tokens.

Voxies (VOXEL) is the native utility currency of Voxie Tactics, which allows players to purchase weapons, armor, and other in-game items. The token is available in the secondary market, which means that VOXEL tokens can be purchased within the game and then sold in the secondary market, just like Voxies NFTs.

Voxies is the role-playing game project built on blockchain technology where users can play Voxie Tactics and take advantage of the VOXEL token, earning rewards in the process. Gamers can explore the Voxtopia world or challenge other users at the PVP arena. Upon winning, players receive VOXEL tokens and in-game NFT items.

Of the obvious advantages, Voxies is a free-to-play game. Moreover, players do not need to understand the field of cryptocurrency or buy Voxie NFT in order to immerse themselves in the Voxie Tactics universe, Therefore, anyone can join the Voxie universe and start playing instantly.

Who Are the Founders of Voxies?

Voxies (VOXEL) was launched in Q4 2021 by AlwaysGeeky Games.

AlwaysGeeky Games is a team of professionals and enthusiasts that have been in the game development industry for over 15 years. Team members have gained their experience in worldwide studios around the world, among them EA Games, Warner Brothers Games, and Ubisoft. They have also contributed to projects like the Assassin's Creed franchise, the Farcry franchise, Mortal Kombat 11, and the Harry Potter games.

The names behind Voxies:

Steven Ball (Founder / CEO) has been developing games for AAA studios like EA and Ubisoft for over 15 years. He has worked with all stages of development lifecycles, from concept formation to production.

Ash Kurn (Co-Founder / CCO) has an impressive experience in customer service and specializes in quality assurance at WB Games. At work, he constantly strives to bring maximum benefit and joy to the players, trying to understand their way of thinking.

Ryan Sterling (CFO) handles all financial aspects. Prior to AlwaysGeeky Games, he worked as an accountant for major real estate and financial services companies. He is a big fan of the Heroes Might & Magic saga and other role-playing games.

Jake Melendy (CSO) determines the strategic direction of the company. He has been in sales and marketing in the technology space for more than 10 years. On top of that, he has collaborated with prestigious Fortune 100 companies like Oracle.

What Makes Voxies Unique?

In the fourth quarter of 2021, a public demo of Voxie Tactics with PvP Arenas and exploration mode was released. Players can test game mechanics like party selection, equipment loadouts, and PvE battles. The Voxies team also launched an in-game trading platform for trading items like characters, gear, and NFTs.

The Voxies ecosystem includes the following key components:

In-Game Market where players trade in-game items.

Competitive Matches. Gamers take part in two types of player-to-player (PvP) matches to earn VOXEL.

Crafting Equipment. To upgrade in-game goods or increase their rarity, users mix and fuse elements of the game, forming different combinations.

Voxie NFT Collection. There are 10,000 Voxies in existence that are unique and cannot be replicated. In order to create the next generation Voxie NFT, users will need in-game items such as Crystals and a very rare item known as the Catalyst Stone.

Advantages of the tactical RPG, Voxie Tactics:

Anyone can join the Voxie world and start playing right away. Users don't need any crypto knowledge beforehand. They also don't need to own Voxie NFTs or have any capital to get started, they can simply play and earn VOXEL;

Gamers can win contests and rewards by fighting in the PVP arena, or simply by exploring the Voxtopia universe or playing against the computer;

Users earn VOXEL tokens and collectible NFTs that can be bought, sold, traded, and lent on the blockchain.

Related Pages:

Read about Polygon (MATIC) and The Sandbox (SAND).

Take a deep dive into Voxies: features, tokenomics, and price prediction by CoinMarketCap.

What is ERC-20? Find out with the CMC glossary.

The latest data about Ethereum (ETH).

Check out the top NFT games in 2021.

How Many Voxies (VOXEL) Coins Are There in Circulation?

VOXEL is the native token of the Voxie Tactics universe with the maximum supply of 300,000,000 coins. The token distribution is as follows:

Play-to-Earn: 50% of the total supply;

Team: 24% of the total supply;

Binance Launchpad Sale: 10% of the total supply;

Advisors: 7% of the total supply;

Ecosystem: 4% of the total supply;

Private Sale: 3% of the total supply;

Airdrop: 2% of the total supply.

As of December 2021, the circulating supply is 60,093,123.90 VOXEL (23% of the total supply).

$VOXEL use cases:

VOXEL can be earned by playing Voxie Tactics in various modes;

Token owners can exchange VOXE for in-game items on the in-game marketplace;

Token holders can craft items via VOXEL and consumable items;

VOXEL is used to pay the entry fee to the Voxie Tactics PvP arenas.

How Is the Voxies Network Secured?

Voxies (VOXEL) is an ERC-20 built on top of the Ethereum blockchain, so it's secured by the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Moreover, Voxies is audited by CertiK, a company that specializes in blockchain security, utilizing cutting-edge AI and FV technology to secure smart contracts and blockchains.

Where Can You Buy Voxies (VOXEL)?

As of December 2021, Voxies (VOXEL) is available on crypto exchanges, such as Binance, Tokocrypto, Bitrue, QuickSwap, Nominex, XT.COM, DODO Polygon, and ZT.

Want to keep track of VOXEL prices live? Download the CMC mobile app.

Expand your knowledge of crypto with CMC Alexandria.

Have a look at the CoinMarketCap blog.

Check out our list of free-to-play NFT games to get started playing.

Voxies

Radiant Capital

Maverick Protocol

Web3's Decentralised Commerce Layer.
Sell physical things as redeemable NFTs, everywhere, online, in-game and in-verse.
We have solved the hard tech problems of tokenizing and twinning physical items, so you can focus on creating innovative Web3 commerce experiences for your customers.
Our no-code, low-cost tools make it easy to tokenize and sell physical products as NFTs everywhere, including your own Web3 store, the Metaverse, or on NFT marketplaces.
Redemption can be integrated into your own website, giving your brand full control of the customer experience.
With Boson, you can create phygital assets and token-gate purchases, allowing you to effortlessly develop engaging and rewarding digi-physical commerce experiences.
Buyers can redeem the NFT for the physical with the assurance that either they will receive the item or their money back- all without the need to trust intermediaries or sellers, just code and independent dispute resolvers.  Alternatively, Buyers can transfer, gift, trade or hold the NFT - just like any other NFT.
Boson is a groundbreaking technology recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. As a decentralized protocol, Boson is built for the benefit of and governed by its users. Consequently, Boson only charges a minimal 0.5% per transaction protocol fee.

Boson Protocol

ARPA

DAO Maker (DAO) is an incubator that provides growth technology and SaaS solutions for crypto startups. The goal of this project is to help startups secure venture capital funding by making it simpler for investors to locate projects in which they can securely invest via IDOs.

DAO Maker works by helping new projects build their communities and then converting these communities into value-adding members of a DAO using tokens.

Retail investors can invest in digital assets and stocks at an early stage through the platform’s investment system, DAO Pad. It’s designed to help crowdfund young protocols by appealing to small-scale investors.

In addition to this investment system, the company also incubates new projects, gives users social mining rewards, and offers advisory services and advice on how to run their companies.

Several successful projects have been launched through DAO Maker, including Orion Protocol, My Neighbor Alice, LaunchX, and DAFI Protocol. The platform also helped launch Seascape Network (CWS) and Infinity Pad (IPAD).

DAO Maker

Router Protocol

Mask Network is a protocol that allows its users to send encrypted messages over Twitter and Facebook. It essentially acts as a bridge between the internet and a decentralized network running on top.

Mask Network was initially launched in July 2019, with its first use case of allowing Facebook and Twitter users to encrypt posts on the social media platforms. It then raised $2 million in a funding round in November 2020, co-led by HashKey and Hash Global, and a further $3 million funding round in February 2021 with participation from Digital Currency Group and Fundamental Labs.

Now, Mask Network offers the ability to fund Gitcoin grant campaigns directly from Twitter, as well as plans to offer peer-to-peer payments and decentralized storage functionality. It is a decentralized portal that also allows users to use DApps like crypto payments, decentralized finance, decentralized storage, e-commerce (digital goods/NFTs) and decentralized organizations (DAO) over the top of existing social networks without migrating, creating what is referred to as a decentralized Applet (DApplet) ecosystem.

Mask Network

Covalent leverages big-data technologies to create meaning from hundreds of billions of data points, delivering actionable insights to investors and allowing developers to allocate resources to higher-utility goals within their organization.

Instead of painstakingly sourcing data from a small handful of chains, Covalent aggregates information from across dozens of sources including nodes, chains and data feeds. The Covalent API then sources end-users with individualized data by wallet, including current and historical investment performance across all types of digital assets. Most importantly, Covalent returns this data in a rapid and consistent manner, incorporating all relevant data within one API interface.

Having achieved product-market fit, we are now planning to execute the next phase of Covalent, which is a progressive decentralization that will enable the Covalent Network to be owned and operated by its users. Of course, a critical piece to this is CQT.

CQT is the native token of the Covalent Network. It has three primary purposes:

CQT is a governance token, whereby token holders vote on proposals to change the system parameters.

CQT is a staking asset. Validators will earn fees for answering queries.

CQT is a network access token that fulfills data queries for users of the API.

Developer resources include:

Covalent Knowledge Base for extensive guides on how to use the Covalent API. 

Covalent API Documentation.

Covalent

Metis is an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution aiming to solve the blockchain trilemma: that blockchains cannot be decentralized, secure, and scalable simultaneously. It also strives to solve Ethereum's biggest challenges: speed, cost and scalability.

Metis wants to help developers create and manage existing decentralized applications (dApps), while also supporting developers and entrepreneurs who want to build and launch new dApps. It also integrates the Decentralized Autonomous Company (DAC) framework into its Layer 2 infrastructure to help developers and businesses move from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0.

Metis

Cyber

ALEX Lab

Kadena is a proof-of-work blockchain that combines the PoW consensus mechanism from Bitcoin with directed acyclic graph (DAG) principles to offer a scalable version of Bitcoin. Kadena claims it can provide the security of Bitcoin while being able to offer unparalleled throughput that makes the blockchain usable to enterprises and entrepreneurs alike. Kadena's unique infrastructure is decentralized and built for mass adoption because of its multi-chain approach.

Kadena promises industrial scalability that can support global financial systems and can be scaled as necessary. It also vows to remain energy-efficient at scale and deliver more transactions with the same energy input, another difference to Bitcoin. Moreover, Kadena offers crypto gas stations, which allow businesses to pay for their customers' gas fees and remove a massive pain point in adopting blockchains for business.

Kadena has already scaled its network from 10 to 20 blockchains and can do so again in the future, if necessary. This final addition to Kadena was its private Kuro layer-two blockchain, which supports up to 8,000 transactions per second across 500 nodes.

Kadena

REI Network

Elastos, founded in 2017 and building on a vision from 2000, is a blockchain-powered internet version. Its recent breakthrough is the introduction of BeL2, a Layer 2 solution leveraging SmartWeb technology to revolutionize Bitcoin transactions. Elastos is using SmartWeb technology to build the Bitcoin second-layer network BeL2, which extends the efficiency and scalability of the Bitcoin network through smart contracts. This endeavor will enable Bitcoin to power a smart economy and effectively release the liquidity of hundreds of billions of dollars in staked Bitcoin assets.

With over 50% of Bitcoin's hash power protecting it through merged mining, ELA boasts extremely high security and credibility in its network, earning it the esteemed title of "BTC Queen" within the community.