Announcing Orange DAO's S23 Fellows

We are excited to introduce the founders who have completed Orange DAO’s S23 fellowship program. Each of these startups demonstrated groundbreaking innovation and a commitment to advancing the crypto ecosystem. Their passion and vision have driven them to develop solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the space.

During the intensive ten-week sprint, these founders gained hands-on mentorship, access to vital resources, and strategic support—equipping them with the tools and guidance needed to propel their vision forward. From early-stage ideas to scalable businesses, they embraced the opportunity to learn, build, and grow their company.

Meet the S23 Fellows

Base Name Service: Pioneering on-chain identity with .base usernames, simplifying the process of creating and verifying digital identities.

Butternut.ai: An AI-driven platform that empowers users to build fully functional websites in under 20 seconds, revolutionizing web design.

Candlestick: An analytics platform that distills insights from top trading strategies, enabling users to make more informed trading decisions.

Collar: The "Goldman Sachs of Web3," Collar bridges traditional finance expertise with decentralized innovation.

Endorsed: Offering AI-powered APIs for recruitment software, Endorsed transforms talent sourcing and hiring with smarter solutions.

Fractal Payments: Bringing enterprise-level compliance to web3 payments, bridging decentralized transactions with traditional regulatory frameworks.

Free Market: A web3 platform akin to Zapier, Free Market automates dApp workflows, enhancing accessibility and interoperability across decentralized technologies.

Fun xyz: Leveraging account abstraction to empower developers in building user-friendly and powerful web3 applications, opening up new horizons in blockchain app development.

GCRx: Simplifying investment management for communities, funds, and projects, GCRx streamlines the setup and administration of investments.

Herald: Turning confidential or previously inaccessible data into valuable assets, Herald creates opportunities to profit from hidden information.

Inco Network: An Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) offering fully trustless confidentiality, ensuring secure transactions while maintaining transparency.

Lancer: A decentralized freelance marketplace that connects professionals securely using blockchain technology.

Launcher: A mini-app platform transforming the crypto experience by offering quick access to an array of web3 services.

Gummi Finance: The money market for everything, Gummi is redefining decentralized finance with the deepest, oracle-free lending.

Lumino: An AI platform that reduces computational power needs and costs by 50%, enhancing the accessibility and sustainability of AI technologies.

Neynar.com: A developer platform for web3 social protocols, Neynar.com fosters the development of social applications within the decentralized space.

Playground: A self-service advertising platform tailored for web3, enabling businesses to create and manage ad campaigns within the decentralized ecosystem.

Sgnal: A direct-to-mobile messaging platform for web3 wallets, providing secure communication within the DeFi ecosystem.

Umoja: A DeFi platform designed for automated FX hedging, giving users streamlined access to global financial markets and robust hedging tools.

Congratulations to all the founders on graduating the S23 Fellowship! We're so excited they are now part of the Orange DAO family.