Crypto & Web3 Startups

FidCore builds verifiable infrastructure for autonomous AI agents, using hardware remote attestation (Intel TDX / Confidential Space) and zero-knowledge proofs to prove which code an agent ran and enforce cryptographic limits on its actions. Its products include fidrouter, a no-log LLM relay, and FidCore AgentBox, a platform with an agent runtime, secure-execution engine, and policy harness for running trusted agents.

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Zodia provides digital asset custody and settlement infrastructure for financial institutions and corporate investors, including cold-storage custody, off-venue trading settlement through a network of trading partners, and white-label custodial services. Its offering emphasizes regulatory compliance, security certifications (SOC 1, ISO 27001), and support for a broad range of crypto assets.

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Zodia Custody provides institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions that connect traditional financial systems with the digital asset ecosystem. The company serves institutional clients seeking secure storage and compliance-first management of crypto assets across regulated jurisdictions.

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Zybra operates a settlement network that connects licensed FX and payout operators with businesses needing to move money across emerging-market trade corridors, using an RFQ model where operators compete on firm rates. It serves importers, payroll tools, remittance apps and treasury teams paying into Africa and other emerging markets via chat (WhatsApp, Telegram), a dashboard, or API, with settlement over both fiat and stablecoin rails.

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RaonSecure develops AI-driven security and authentication technology, including FIDO biometric authentication, blockchain-based decentralized ID (DID), deepfake detection, mobile device management, and identity verification for financial institutions, public agencies, and enterprises. Based in South Korea, it builds Korea's mobile ID system and offers a lineup of Agentic AI security platforms serving 1,000+ domestic and international clients.

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Nodit provides managed blockchain infrastructure and normalized on-chain data across 70+ networks, along with AI/agentic tooling, for digital asset operations such as deposit tracking, balance reconciliation, and transaction monitoring. It serves fintechs, exchanges, banks, and financial institutions, with stated depth in the APAC region.

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My Neighbor Alice is a multiplayer builder game centered on virtual land ownership, where players buy and own islands, build, and take part in in-game activities and rewards. It incorporates blockchain-based assets, placing it in the crypto gaming category.

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Waterfall is a blockchain network protocol that is compatible with EVM and supports decentralized applications. It features dynamic fee adjustment, high scalability through BlockDAG architecture, and support for tokenization and NFTs.

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Engate is a Japanese sports gifting service and fan community where supporters send digital gifts (points) directly to teams and athletes, ranging from national teams to professional, amateur, and university clubs. It offers live streaming, fan events with exclusive goods and experiences, and collectible replies and rewards issued as NFTs.

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Digital Securities operates a marketplace for digital securities (security tokens) that enables investors to buy, sell, and manage alternative financial products through blockchain technology. The company targets individual and institutional investors seeking access to diverse asset classes and portfolio diversification opportunities.

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Japanese company offering V-tamp, a merchandise sales service and smartphone app that helps creators monetize and build connections with fans, while also providing consulting on applying AI, web3, and XR technologies for new business development. It originated from NTT docomo's docomo STARTUP program.

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GameWith operates game-related media and services, including game information content, the gaming-focused internet line "GameWith光," and NFT games such as EGGRYPTO X. The Japanese company serves gamers through media, connectivity, and blockchain-based game products.

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LEAPS is a Japanese company that supports businesses in building blockchain and AI-based projects, offering end-to-end services from business planning and strategy through smart contract and web application development, UX/UI design, and generative AI adoption. It serves enterprises looking to launch new blockchain or AI initiatives.

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VLUE develops a high-precision deflator technology derived from financial engineering and probabilistic statistics to create a stablecoin backed by real-world assets. The company leverages this technology combined with blockchain to provide a stable store of value for the Web3 era.

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Netstars is a fintech company that develops payment solutions and digital transformation platforms, including the StarPay gateway that connects payment systems with enterprises and financial institutions in Japan and internationally.

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Xunlei is a decentralized storage and transmission network provider founded in 2003, offering file download acceleration, cloud storage, browser, and video streaming services to consumers and enterprises globally. The company develops P2P technology and blockchain-based infrastructure solutions for distributed cloud computing and content delivery.

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10XTS builds a platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, using its decentralized Conduit Network of hardware, operating systems, and protocols to let institutions tokenize and manage complex asset rights. It serves financial institutions, banks, exchanges, and businesses seeking to integrate with decentralized tokenization infrastructure.

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All in Bits (AiB) builds open-source secure networks and decentralized applications for web3, focused on community governance and social coordination within the Cosmos blockchain ecosystem. It developed core components of the Cosmos tech stack and incubates blockchain projects and developer tools such as Ignite, Gno Studio, and the AtomOne chain.

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American Bitcoin operates a Bitcoin mining platform focused on low-cost, large-scale Bitcoin production and accumulation to maximize Bitcoin-per-share. It offers investors Bitcoin exposure without the complexities of direct holdings, operating through a partnership with Hut 8's digital infrastructure platform in the United States.

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ArcBlock builds a Layer 1 blockchain that supports decentralized identities (DIDs), verifiable records, and token payments, with ABT as its native token. It offers a runtime (ARC) for building applications as "Blocklets" and a personal data space tied to a user's digital identity.

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Argo Blockchain operates digital infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining operations. The company focuses on blockchain technology adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies into financial systems.

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Arqitech develops a cross-chain atomic swap protocol enabling privacy-preserving, delivery-versus-payment settlement across multiple blockchain networks for institutional clients. The protocol ensures both legs of a trade complete together or both refund, eliminating settlement failure risk for OTC trades, tokenized securities, and treasury operations.

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Athena Bitcoin operates a global network of about 3,200 Bitcoin ATMs and point-of-sale white-label solutions, letting users buy and sell Bitcoin with cash. It also runs an over-the-counter crypto exchange desk (ACE) for private and trade clients across the United States, El Salvador, Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico.

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Bit Digital is a holding company that accumulates and stakes Ethereum to generate protocol rewards while maintaining a treasury of digital assets; it also holds a majority stake in WhiteFiber, which operates artificial intelligence and high-performance computing cloud services and data centers globally.

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