In our “Project Spotlight” series, we showcase new projects that are making an impact in the web3 community. This series will help you stay informed about upcoming projects and companies shaping the future of decentralised technologies. Remember to check out and follow their progress as they contribute to the evolving web3 landscape.

1. Meridian

Meridian is a comprehensive decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem offering a suite of non-custodial financial services, including stablecoin issuance, lending, exchange, and perpetuals trading. Designed for seamless user experience, Meridian empowers users with flexible and efficient tools to navigate DeFi with confidence. Meridian Mint provides interest-free loans against whitelisted collateral, issuing USDM, a USD-pegged stablecoin. Meridian Trade offers leveraged trading, allowing users to speculate on crypto asset price movements without owning the underlying assets. Meridian Lend facilitates decentralized borrowing and lending through automated smart contracts, ensuring secure and transparent fund management. Meanwhile, Meridian Swap operates as a decentralized liquidity protocol, allowing users to swap tokens securely and efficiently on EVM-compatible blockchains. By eliminating intermediaries and prioritizing decentralization, Meridian aims to redefine financial accessibility in the Web3 space.

2. Keynes Pay

Keynes Pay is a seamless bridge between cryptocurrency and everyday spending, offering a secure and private way to use digital assets with a physical debit card. Powered by Mastercard, the Keynes Pay Crypto Debit Card allows users to make purchases online, in-store, and withdraw cash from ATMs globally. Functioning as a prepaid card, it supports both fiat and cryptocurrency top-ups, ensuring flexibility and convenience. Users can create an account, complete KYC verification for physical cards, and load funds before making transactions effortlessly. By integrating digital assets into traditional payment systems, Keynes Pay enhances financial accessibility while maintaining user privacy.

3. Zoo Finance

Zoo Finance is a structured asset protocol on Berachain, offering capital-efficient liquidity solutions through innovative vault mechanisms. Users can deposit assets into two types of vaults: the Liquidity Vault (L-Vault) and the Bribe Vault (B-Vault), each designed for distinct financial strategies. The L-Vault provides depositors with stablecoins that accrue interest passively and Margin Tokens (MT) for leveraged exposure, maximizing potential gains in bullish markets. The B-Vault, on the other hand, issues Principal Tokens (PT) for asset ownership with base currency returns and Yield Tokens (YT) that capture real-time yields, including Bribe rewards. By integrating automated yield generation and leverage, Zoo Finance enhances liquidity efficiency while providing users with flexible, yield-optimized financial instruments.

4. Brainz

Brainz is a pioneering AI-driven platform designed to accelerate the growth and efficiency of Web3 startups through intelligent automation. Offering a suite of specialized AI agents, Brainz simplifies complex processes, enhances user engagement, and drives innovation across industries. From enabling NFT purchases with traditional payment methods to wallet-free minting, Brainz seamlessly integrates AI to optimize sales, customer support, and marketing. The platform also automates social media engagement and token-based marketing, helping businesses build meaningful connections while improving customer satisfaction. With a team of expert developers ready to create custom AI solutions, Brainz empowers businesses to stay ahead in the fast-evolving Web3 landscape, transforming how companies interact with technology and their audiences.

5. PixelSea

PixelSea is a next-generation multichain NFT marketplace that enables seamless trading across Ethereum, Soneium's Minato Testnet, Binance Smart Chain, and other EVM-compatible networks. Designed to address the limitations of single-chain marketplaces, PixelSea provides a truly decentralized ecosystem where creators, collectors, and investors can interact freely. By supporting NFTs on multiple blockchains, it eliminates barriers and offers users the flexibility to choose networks based on transaction fees, speed, or community preferences. Additionally, PixelSea supports custom tokens, allowing users to trade NFTs using their preferred blockchain-specific assets without conversion. This interoperability fosters a more interconnected NFT ecosystem, empowering users with greater accessibility, efficiency, and freedom in digital asset trading.

The projects featured in our "Project Spotlight" series bring innovative solutions to the web3 landscape. Their ability to innovate can significantly impact the growth and evolution of the web3 industry. Do remember to follow us on X/Twitter and sign up for our platform today to access daily Web3 intelligence.