Domain Network D3 Global Partners With Identity Digital to Tokenize Domains

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Web3 infrastructure company D3 Global has partnered with Identity Digital to tokenize new domains for billions of users on the Domain Name System (DNS).

The partnership aims to deliver interoperability between Web2 and Web3 technologies, enabling a new wave of innovation and accessibility in the digital realm. D3 Global is also launching two new programs to expand the Web2 and Web3 ecosystem.

Variational, a protocol for leveraged peer-to-peer trading of customizable crypto derivatives, has announced securing $10.3 million in seed funding.

The round was co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, North Island Ventures, HackVC, Brevan Howard and others. Variational aims to revolutionize derivatives trading by offering a decentralized, efficient and transparent platform.

Uniswap Labs has integrated Across's intent-based bridging to enable secure and fast transfers of ETH, stablecoins and WBTC across nine chains — all within the Uniswap app.

According to the team: “Doing so, Uniswap Labs and Across are laying the groundwork for any-asset to any-asset swapping. The upcoming ERC-7683 standard, co-authored by Uniswap Labs and Across, will further help unify the Ethereum ecosystem by standardizing how cross-chain interactions are expressed as Intents.”

Mantra, an institutional-grade layer 1 blockchain for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has announced the launch of its mainnet.

As a purpose-built layer-1 blockchain designed to integrate traditional finance with Web3 technology, the Mantra Chain mainnet aims to quickly become the preferred ledger of record for RWAs. The mainnet consists of a customizable suite of tools built with reliable network security and regulatory compliance at the forefront.

BlockFills, a digital-asset technology and trading firm for institutions and professional traders, has appointed Amy Shelly as chief financial officer (CFO).

According to the team: “The firm is preparing to launch international offices, expand the BlockFills product offering and position itself for major growth in the institutional digital assets space. Shelly has 30-plus years of financial services management experience, including six years as CFO for the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.”

Separately, founding partner Neil Van Huis has been promoted to chief strategy officer.

GOAT Network has announced the launch of Founders Club, a program to empower individuals and teams to contribute to the development and growth of GOAT Network.

According to the team: “Founders will have the opportunity to participate in key tracks, collaborate on projects and become valued members of the GOAT ecosystem. Members can choose between three distinct tracks tailored to different stages of project development, from ideation to adoption. In addition, GOAT Network's testnet is now live for builders and developers.”

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Edited by Bradley Keoun

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Web3 infrastructure company D3 Global partners with Identity Digital to tokenize new domains for billions of users on the Domain Name System (DNS). The partnership aims to deliver interoperability between Web2 and Web3 technologies, enabling a new wave of innovation and accessibility in the digital realm.

D3 Global is also launching two new programs to expand the Web2 and Web3 ecosystem. Variational, a protocol for leveraged peer-to-peer trading of customizable crypto derivatives, announces securing $10.3 million in seed funding. The round is co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, North Island Ventures, HackVC, Brevan Howard and others. Variational aims to revolutionize derivatives trading by offering a decentralized, efficient and transparent platform.

Uniswap Labs integrates Across's intent-based bridging to enable secure and fast transfers of ETH, stablecoins and WBTC across nine chains — all within the Uniswap app. According to the team: “Doing so, Uniswap Labs and Across are laying the groundwork for any-asset to any-asset swapping. The upcoming ERC-7683 standard, co-authored by Uniswap Labs and Across, will further help unify the Ethereum ecosystem by standardizing how cross-chain interactions are expressed as Intents.”

Mantra, an institutional-grade