Echo Protocol

Ledn is a financial platform for digital asset holders, offering a range of services such as Bitcoin-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts, and asset management solutions. The platform provides an easy way for individuals and institutions to use their cryptocurrency as collateral for loans, earn interest on their Bitcoin and stablecoins, and access a trusted, regulated environment for managing digital assets. Ledn’s services are designed to meet the needs of cryptocurrency investors who seek liquidity, yield, and security in managing their assets.

Hourglass is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enhances liquidity for time-bound and semi-fungible tokens. It comprises two main components: Hourglass Boost and Hourglass Marketplace. Hourglass Boost allows users to "time-boost" their assets, receiving time-bound tokens (TBTs) that represent receipts for assets locked in a vault earning boosted yield. The Hourglass Marketplace operates as a request-for-quote (RFQ) platform, connecting protocols with market makers to facilitate the buying and selling of TBTs, thereby providing liquidity for these specialized tokens.

Hiro is a leading developer tooling and infrastructure provider for building applications on Bitcoin layers, especially the Stacks blockchain. By offering APIs, SDKs, explorers, and smart contract tools, Hiro enables developers to create Bitcoin-native DeFi, NFTs, identity systems, and more—while benefiting from Bitcoin’s finality and security. Hiro plays a central role in the growth of the Bitcoin app ecosystem.