Mark Anderson
In the dynamic world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a number of residential startups have been budding in the heart of England. These ventures are leveraging the potent power of Ethereum to revolutionize the way finance, art, and privacy are perceived. Startups such as DFX Finance, Tokenplace, Axes, and several others are riding this wave of decentralization to create a new avenue of opportunities for the residents of the UK locally as well as globally. Based in London, these startups fuel the ingenuity of homegrown talent along with the cross-pollination of global ideas.
Though nestled within the same city, these startups span across diverse domains, like payments, software, fintech, blockchain, digital marketing, etc, all powered by Ethereum. They demonstrate the versatility of the technology and the adaptability of England’s entrepreneurial spirit. This article sheds light on such startups, elaborating upon their inception, founders, and the unique value proposition they offer to the world.
While the inception dates of these startups range from 2020 onwards, the vision they bear and the progress they promise is truly commendable. Let’s delve into these startups, taking a closer look at their journey and future trajectory.
DFX Finance
Founded by Adrian Li, Kevin Zhang, and others, DFX Finance is a decentralized finance exchange protocol known for its operations involving non-US dollar stablecoins. The London based blockchain startup not only dabbles in cryptocurrency and Ethereum but also has its feet in FinTech and Financial Exchanges. Follow them on Twitter here and LinkedIn here.
Tokenplace
Tokenplace has been striving to redefine the crypto-trading experience. The brainchild of Dmitry Knox, Evgeny Grachev, and Nina Knox, Tokenplace connects all major cryptocurrency exchanges via a single interface. It deploys institutional-grade order-splitting algorithms and unified portfolio tools. You can follow their tweets here and their updates on LinkedIn here.
Axes
An ambitious venture by Khaleel Musleh, Axes serves as a challenger brokerage platform. It aims to democratize finance by offering trading on all asset classes with €0 commission free. Their focus is on normalizing finance, offering full investment features commission free. Find them on Twitter here, Facebook here and on LinkedIn here.
HAL
Co-founded by Manlio Poltronier and Matteo Scurati, HAL, is revolutionizing blockchain monitoring services by creating centralized lighthouses. It links Ethereum with centralized applications. You can follow their updates on Twitter here and on LinkedIn here.
Railgun
RAILGUN brings privacy to cryptocurrencies and DeFi through its smart contract. Their London-based venture serves as a major player in the Ethereum and Blockchain industry. You can follow them on Twitter here.
Honest Gallery
Honest Gallery, founded by Sam Enrico Williams, is an innovative platform featuring physical and digital works from NFT creators.
NFT Intellect
Also founded by Sam Enrico Williams, NFT Intellect undertakes collective rights management for NFT works. This startup is radically transforming the intellectual property landscape in the digital world. Follow their updates on Twitter here.
Walio
Walio is an innovative player in the world of cryptocurrency, financial services, and e-commerce. Find them on Twitter here and on LinkedIn here.
Obscuro Labs
Obscuro Labs is pioneering privacy technology in Ethereum. Led by founders like Cais Manai, Gavin Thomas, James Carlyle, and Tudor Malene, Obscuro ensures encryption of inputs, ledger state, and execution. Follow them on Twitter here, and on LinkedIn here.
Bulk Token Sender
Last but not least, Bulk Token Sender provides a low-cost solution to send and distribute ERC20, ERC721 & ERC1155 tokens to multiple addresses. Check out their updates on Twitter here and on Facebook here.
The above-listed startups are but a glimpse of the dynamic landscape of Ethereum based startups in London. They not only represent the power of decentralization, but also underscore England’s fervor for innovation and adaptability. Stay tuned for further exciting ventures that these startups offer amidst the evolving blockchain industry.
