After a busy 2018 of #buidling, IoTeX is ready to bring our technology to the real world in 2019. This journey cannot be completed alone! While we work with our development partners to build new services, tools, and DApps, we are also actively onboarding new ecosystem partners to bring new capabilities to IoTeX. By contributing their unique expertise (i.e., tech, economics, distribution) to IoTeX, our ecosystem partners expand the reach/possibilities of the IoTeX blockchain, DApps, and ecosystem.
In the past year, we have onboarded several ecosystem partners focused on security and scalability (i.e., CertiK, Celer). But that’s not all that is needed for a thriving ecosystem! This is why we are excited to announce our new ecosystem partners and IoTeX Delegate candidates: BlockBoost , BlueFox IoT , Cobo Wallet , CoinGecko , DRoute , and HashBuy , National University of Singapore , and Stanford CPC !
BlockBoost is a professional organization registered in Singapore, with the core team based in Silicon Valley. BlockBoost provides overseas user growth services to technology-driven blockchain projects and helps build global brands. In the past, they have focused on high-quality user growth for many global companies, and helped create thriving overseas communities. Their team includes top talent from Stanford, Berkeley, New York University, University of Southern California, San Francisco Art University, and more.
As an IoTeX Delegate, BlockBoost will focus on high-quality user growth for IoTeX in overseas communities. They have long-lasting partnerships with many popular YouTube vloggers and blockchain podcasts in the blockchain industry, and will create a Discord channel to drive in-depth developer communication. BlockBoost will also use formus and overseas rating agencies to increase visibility for IoTeX. Please see BlockBoost’s full Delegate profile here .
BlueFox IoT is a team of Internet of Things (IoT) experts that believe blockchain will eventually bring fundamental changes to the IoT. The Blue Fox IoT team consists of IoT experts, blockchain practitioners, investors, and more that have a deep understanding of crypto projects, especially at the intersection of blockchain and IoT. They will utilize their deep expertise in both the blockchain and IoT industries to develop new use cases, drive idea generation, and implement innovative blockchain/IoT solutions.
As an IoTeX Delegate, Blue Fox IoT will take their deep interest and understanding of IoTeX’s blockchain/IoT technology to bring real-world changes to the Internet of Things. Their goal is to lead by example in driving new use cases. They will release IoTeX developments to the community and answer questions to help others understand IoTeX’s role in expanding the future of the IoT. Please see BlueFox IoT’s full Delegate profile here .
Cobo is a leading digital wallet company and the first to offer PoS, DPoS and master node rewards on user holdings, making it easy for users to effortlessly grow their digital assets. Cobo emphasizes long-term security, reliability, and convenience. They offer a mobile wallet (Cobo Wallet), a cold storage wallet (Cobo Vault), and custodial services for institutional investors (Cobo Custody). With the support of 500+ tokens and an integrated DApp store, Cobo aims to be a one-stop-shop for everything crypto.
As an IoTeX Delegate, Cobo will deploy a flexible BitGrow plan and help establish user communities for IoTeX enthusiasts and promote awareness of the IoTeX project through our owned channels. Cobo will also be prioritizing integrations and support for the IoTeX DApp ecosystem. They are also looking to set up a fund for IoTeX community management, project incubation, and development-related products within Cobo.
CoinGecko, founded in 2014, aims to provide fundamental analysis of the blockchain industry. In addition to price, volume and market cap, CoinGecko also tracks community growth, open-source code development, major events, and on-chain metrics. Their objective is to elevate crypto users’ understanding of fundamental factors that drive the market. CoinGecko is one of the most trusted data suppliers in the blockchain industry, offering APIs / services to Trezor, MEW, Etherscan, and many more.
CoinGecko will help IoTeX grow in several ways, including data, awareness, reach, and news-related initiatives. As experts in market data, CoinGecko will provide tools to make IoTeX even more transparent — market data, metrics, and news monitoring for all community members to use! Their user base covers USA, Russia, Germany, and many more, and they will help contribute to IoTeX’s presence online and physically in Southeast Asia.
DRoute gets blockchain ready to move with the speed, security, and scale of tomorrow’s decentralized world. DRoute is a turnkey network backbone that pushes block production to the theoretical limit without sacrificing security or decentralization. DRoute is driven by a Cornell packet network control breakthrough, implemented by MIT technologists, and embraced by global service providers and the NSF. If IoTeX is “Layer 1”, then DRoute is a true “Layer 0” solution that can spin up a global network in seconds!
DRoute vs Internet: Middle Mile Latency Variation
DRoute will provide their mathematically optimal and always-on network to IoTeX Delegates and users, reducing latency and enhancing performance of consensus. They will provide a network plug-in for any Delegates or users to easily utilize the DRoute network, with failover being traditional Internet. In addition to providing their amazing network (network plugin will be free for IoTex community!) to IoTeX, DRoute will also bring on more passionate enthusiasts and talented development teams as an IoTeX Delegate.
HashBuy is the first decentralized marketplace and loyalty rewards program that prioritizes transparency between sellers and shoppers. They are creating a next-gen marketplace that values users and gives them control of their personal data. The HASHBUY marketplace empowers shoppers to monetize their data in direct transactions with sellers. By trading personal insights for savings/rewards with every transaction, this new model will stimulate a new community-driven economy!
Some of HashBuy’s retailers
HashBuy will be providing the IoTeX community a real blockchain-based marketplace, powered by the IoTeX Token and Wallet. Using the HashBuy platform, users can experience completely decentralized and private shopping experience. As an IoTeX Delegate, HashBuy is dedicated to developing communities globally, motivating smart device buyers/producers to join the network, and rewarding active users with the latest IoT gadgets!
National University of Singapore (CapitalMu) is IoTeX’s strategic partner and academic collaborator. They aim to convert advanced blockchain and crypto-economic research results into real-world applications to boost the development of blockchain/IoT and its derivative applications. Their team is based at the National University of Singapore and consists of professors, financial industry practitioners, researchers, and developers. Their goal is to be a trustworthy financial technology and blockchain, development partner.
National University of Singapore has worked closely with IoTeX since the early days of the project. They have and will continue to contribute to blockchain research and development, establish developer communities via school seminars, and help IoTeX adoption in Southeast Asia across various industries. Their goal is to help further differentiate IoTeX from other blockchains. Please see National University of Singapore’s full Delegate profile here .
Stanford CPC is an elite startup venture club, founded by Stanford affiliates. Their goal is to empower people with big dreams and build an elite community of Stanford Alumni and Silicon Valley talents. With 4+ years of community management experience, Stanford CPC has a network of more than 2,000 members and 164 companies in various frontier tech industries. Since their inception, Stanford CPC has invested in 10+ blockchain companies including IoTeX, Algorand, Oasis Labs, Nucypher, Celer, and more.
As an IoTeX Delegate, Stanford CPC is devoted to making IoTeX the world’s best blockchain platform for IoT and privacy applications. Their community plans include hosting global meetups, helping with marketing, developing DApps, connecting IoTeX to their existing network, and much more. They also plan to organize frequent discussions with world-renowned crypto experts in many regions. Please see Stanford CPC’s full Delegate profile here .
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