Alpen Labs is a startup focused on expanding global financial access through zero-knowledge (ZK) technology on Bitcoin. They are building a modular rollup layer called Strata, which enhances programmability and scalability for Bitcoin-based financial systems. Their mission emphasizes financial inclusion and equal access, particularly in developing regions, by creating a native set of financial rails that leverage Bitcoin's security and infrastructure. Alpen Labs aims to democratize access to financial opportunities, partnering with like-minded organizations to realize this vision.
Babylon Labs focuses on Bitcoin security-sharing protocols with a vision of building a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The latest software development is the world's first trust less and self-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC on other decentralized systems such as PoS chains, L2s, Data Availability (DA) layers, etc, enabling stakers to earn staking rewards without the need for third-party custody, bridge solutions, or wrapping services. The greater idea is to combine the high security and wide adoption of Bitcoin with the efficiency and scalability of PoS systems, increasing Bitcoin's utility.
Based in San Francisco, Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers. The firm is known for managing the world’s largest crypto index fund (OTCQX: BITW) and pioneering products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto-focused equity indexes. Bitwise partners with financial advisors and investment professionals to provide quality education and research. The team at Bitwise combines expertise in technology with decades of experience in traditional asset management and indexing, coming from firms including BlackRock, Blackstone, Meta, and Google, as well as the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bitwise is backed by leading institutional investors and asset management executives, and has been profiled in Institutional Investor, CNBC, Barron’s, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.
CAT Labs is a cybersecurity startup focused on developing digital asset recovery and investigative tools to combat tech-enabled crime. Their key products, Recovery CAT and Security CAT, are designed to assist government agencies and private sector clients in identifying, seizing, and protecting digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies. With a team of former DOJ and Department of Defense experts, CAT Labs aims to address the challenges posed by global crime syndicates and cybercriminals. The company is positioned in the rapidly growing cybersecurity forensics market, which is projected to reach over $30 billion, and has already raised $4.3 million in pre-seed funding to further its mission.