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The wait is over! - it’s time to celebrate the champion startups of the world. Shout out to all of the participants in our ! You did a wonderful job showcasing your incredible startups and powering through another year. 2023 Startups of the Year is a community-driven voting platform brought to you by HackerNoon that recognizes and celebrates tech startups changing technology and the world for the better. The award started on May 8th, 2023, where the internet nominated and voted for 30k startups around the world. The voting period remained open until December 31, 2023, and now we are here with the winner announcement after a comprehensive evaluation by the HackerNoon team. Startups of the Year 2023 To see the top 3 startups in each respective city, visit and pick a city. hackernoon.com/startups You’ll get a little surprise 😉 Here are the Startups of the Year Regional Announcements: North America Europe Asia Africa South America Oceania Misc/Remote From all of us at HackerNoon, thank YOU for your excellent campaign perseverance 🥺 This year has been awesome! Startups of the Year 2023 is concluded with 623k+ total votes, up from 215k+ votes in the inaugural startup competition. We look forward to seeing you again in the next campaign (stay tuned 😉)! Without further ado, let us kick off the announcement by celebrating the cities with top votes per region for 2023 🎉 North America (11,697 votes): Winner: Bloomfilter Cleveland, Ohio (8,835 votes) - Winner: SerpApi Austin, Texas , California (5,564 votes) - Winner: Finch San Francisco (4,258 votes) - Winner: RELAYTO SoMa, California - (3339 votes) Winner: Windscribe Toronto, Canada, North America (3304 votes) - Winner: Vouched Seattle (2716 votes) - Winner: Seccuri Palo Alto, CA, North America (2671 votes) - Winner: Salsa Valley Miami, FL, North America (2,613 votes) - Winner: Majhi Group Manhattan, New York (2423 votes) - Winner: Flieber, Inc. New York City, NY, North America See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, North America, here Europe (45,612 votes) - Winner: Algomo London, UK (2,344votes) - Winner: Data Lake Warsaw, Poland (1,955 votes) - Winner: Hoken Tech Bari, Italy (1716 votes) - Winner: Not8 Amsterdam, Netherlands (1657 votes) - Winner: KYVE Frankfurt Am Main, Germany (1566 votes) - Winner: BazaIT Kyiv, Ukraine (1496 votes) - Winner:  Unity Network Tallinn, Estonia (1,478 votes) - Winner: Volcaino Ghent, Belgium (1,288 votes) - Winner: Owl Me Dublin, Ireland (1198 votes) - Winner: Groover Paris, France See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Europe, here Oceania (3,350 votes) - Winner: Sharepass Melbourne (2,107 votes) - Winner: The Catfisher Project Perth, Australia (220 votes) - Winner: Gemini AI Solutions Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania (213 votes) - Winner: Nexustorage Wellington, New Zealand, Oceania (138 votes) - Winner: Coviu Sydney (124 votes) - Winner: Bopple Brisbane, Australia, Oceania (124 votes) - Winner: Regional CFO New South Wales, Australia, Oceania (106 votes) - Winner: Edit on the Spot Gold Coast, Australia, Oceania (93 votes) - Winner: Knowledge Satnav Canbera, Australia, Oceania , Australia, Oceania (48 votes) - Winner: Peptalk360 North Melbourne, Melbourne See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Oceania, here Asia (16,345 votes) - Winner: Serenity Shield Singapore (13,588 votes) - Winners: QUIXY Telangana, India (10,168 votes) - Winner: HealthySure Mumbai, India (3,865 votes) - Winner: InterviewBuddy Visakhapatnam, India (3,733 votes) - Winner: Omniflo Bengaluru, India (4589 votes) - Winner: MeNow Tel Aviv (3877 votes) - Winner: ForestVPN Dubai (2478 votes) - Winner: TechGraph Powai, Mumbai, India (1004 votes) - Winner: Reelo Ahmedabad, GJ, India (875 votes) - Winner: Debt Hunter Hong Kong, China See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Asia, here Africa (8,179 votes) - Winner: GO PLATFORM Algiers, Algeria (767 votes) - Winner: Tudu Accra, Ghana (415 votes) - Winner: Treford Lagos, Nigeria (265 votes) - Winner: Phalconwise Ogbomosho, Nigeria (157 votes) - Winner: AbuErdan Cairo (151 votes) - Winner: Eazipay Lekki (144 votes) - Winner: KaziConnect Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (101 votes) - Winner: faceATT Gauteng, South Africa (79 votes) - Winner: Dimagi Cape Town (71 votes) - Winner: Sabi Addis Ababa See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, Africa, here South America (376 votes ) - Winner: UpGirl Santiago, Chile (217 votes) - Winner: Klever Sao Paulo, Brazil (191 votes) - Winner: Tributo Simple Buenos Aires, Argentina (127 votes) - Winner: Light-it Montevideo, Uruguay (87 votes) -Winner: Thousand Antioquia, Colombia (108 votes) - Winner: GetLavado Lima (101 votes) - Winner: Cogniflow Medellin (73 votes) - Winner: TPAGA Bogota (73 votes) - Winner: Reliv Quito (47 votes) - WInner: Quantex Cordoba See the complete announcement for the . Startups of the Year, South America, here Misc/Remote: Featured Startups (1500 votes) - Winner: CIC Chain Remote, Earth (1193 votes) - Winner: Reship Colony US Misc (146 Votes) - Winner: Partful UK, Misc (116 votes) - Winner: GoMining British Virgin Islands Misc (283 Votes) - Winner: tomorrowSpace Germany Misc (225 votes) - Winner: Dtravel Cayman Islands See the complete announcement for Misc/Remote startups . here Once again, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS and BIG PROPS to all of the top Startups of each region this year! The whole team at HackerNoon would like to thank you for your perseverance in the campaign, and we look forward to seeing you in the next campaign. About HackerNoon’s Startups Of The Year Startups of The Year is HackerNoon’s Flagship community-driven event celebrating startups that survived and thrived in 2023. 30,000 startups across 4200+ cities and six continents participated this year to be crowned the best startup in their city. Visit our page to learn more. 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Imagine creating your own blockchain as easily as launching a website—no complicated setup, no big servers, just full control in your hands. That's the vision behind Sasha Ivanov's latest project, the Units Network (the link/domain is also literally units.network, neat). In this article, I break down the technical concepts behind this innovative platform and explores its potential impact on blockchain accessibility. Technical Foundations Explained The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) acts as the engine powering applications on Ethereum. Think of it as an Excel spreadsheet, where smart contracts are like formulas—small pieces of code containing specific instructions. Being EVM-compatible means a blockchain can run the same applications that work on Ethereum, similar to how Microsoft Windows provides a common platform for computer applications. Layer 0 Architecture While blockchains like Ethereum are typically called Layer 1 (the foundation layer), Units Network operates at Layer 0—an even deeper level. Picture it as the road system beneath a city: Layer 0 connects multiple Layer 1 blockchains, enabling them to communicate and share data securely without intermediaries. This creates a master framework for blockchain interoperability. Staking Mechanisms Liquid Staking Traditional staking requires locking up cryptocurrency to secure the network in exchange for rewards. Liquid staking advances this concept by allowing users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity—imagine earning interest on a savings account while still having access to your funds. Proof of Stake and Restake Units Network employs Proof of Stake (PoS), where users stake crypto instead of using computing power to secure the network. The platform innovates further with Proof of Restake, which efficiently recycles security across multiple blockchains, enhancing scalability without additional resource requirements. Interoperability So yes, in essence with stake and restake we are recycling  trust and security from one blockchain and apply it to many others, but that’s the compromise to make it work and operable. And everything needs to be operable on scale while also maintaining interoperability. Classic example, sending emails between Gmail and Yahoo accounts. Units Network eliminates the need for vulnerable bridges between blockchains by building native communication capabilities into its architecture. Interoperability is really just a fancy word for "things working together." Backwards compatibility is the same but with old stuff. Like being able to use an old printer from way back because your new laptop comes with an adapter for the old laptop’s printer. Or imagine trying to send an email from Gmail to a Yahoo address—without interoperability, that wouldn’t work! In the blockchain world, different blockchains often can’t talk to each other, which causes all sorts of headaches. Not to mention, the whole concept of crypto is removing the human element. Machines talking to each other. So if you mess something up, there is no mercy. Type in a wrong number, and the wrong number it is. But that’s an extreme case, and usually there are safety measures in place. So the Units Network is built to ensure that all the blockchains it supports can communicate seamlessly, without needing awkward "bridges" (which are sometimes vulnerable to hacks). I Watched Every Sasha Ivanov AMA So You Don't Have To If you do research online right now, the latest updates and news on both Waves and Units Network highlight developments. There are also several new AMAs to dig through, so here is the summary. Sasha Ivanov is the founder of both projects. He is easy to reach and your go-to-contact for these projects. He doesn’t mind critical questions either, green flag there. Next, the tech (most of which I explained above, so this is a bit of a recap really) The Units Network Launch and Features Platform Overview Built on the Waves blockchain, Units Network positions itself as a Layer 0 solution facilitating the creation of interconnected EVM-compatible chains. The platform emphasizes: Simple blockchain deployment
Autonomous yet interconnected Layer 1 chains
Decentralized control
Seamless scalability Launch Details and Governance Token Generation Event (TGE) - Soon, possibly this quarter!
Public testing phase with incentivized participation
Power Protocol implementation for community-driven governance
Anti-farming measures to prevent airdrop exploitation Future Developments The platform is expanding into: Real-world asset tokenization
Hybrid stablecoin development backed by both crypto and tangible assets
Simplified integration systems for existing applications “ I don’t get it, what can I actually do with it”? In the news, we read the more complicated version of Units Network, the easy peezy chain builder. “It’s built atop the Waves blockchain and aims to facilitate the creation of interconnected EVM-compatible chains to ensure scalability and decentralization….” Combine this with some small talk and the occasional slip up, and it can be quite hard to follow any speaking engagements or interviews unless you are very used to the technical mambo jumbo, but that’s not a waves or units but a crypto and tech thing. Same with the internet. I couldn’t explain to you how exactly it works, can you? I just open up a browser and surf. That’s what Units is aiming for in a nutshell. So this is why one of the standout features of Units Network is its commitment to simplifying blockchain launches. Ivanov likens the process to the simplicity of token launches on Waves back in 2016, which made it accessible to many. No big overhead for tons of devs, no need for complex infrastructure like validator nodes​. Conclusion The Units Network represents a significant step toward democratizing blockchain technology. By simplifying the creation and management of blockchain networks, it opens up possibilities for broader adoption and innovation in the space. Just as website builders transformed web development, Units Network aims to make blockchain technology accessible to a wider audience while maintaining the security and functionality that makes blockchain valuable. For the latest updates and detailed information, users can connect directly with founder Sasha Ivanov, known for his openness to discussion and critical feedback. Imagine creating your own blockchain as easily as launching a website—no complicated setup, no big servers, just full control in your hands. That's the vision behind Sasha Ivanov's latest project, the Units Network (the link/domain is also literally units.network , neat). units.network In this article, I break down the technical concepts behind this innovative platform and explores its potential impact on blockchain accessibility. Technical Foundations Explained The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) acts as the engine powering applications on Ethereum. Think of it as an Excel spreadsheet, where smart contracts are like formulas—small pieces of code containing specific instructions. Being EVM-compatible means a blockchain can run the same applications that work on Ethereum, similar to how Microsoft Windows provides a common platform for computer applications. Layer 0 Architecture While blockchains like Ethereum are typically called Layer 1 (the foundation layer), Units Network operates at Layer 0—an even deeper level. Picture it as the road system beneath a city: Layer 0 connects multiple Layer 1 blockchains, enabling them to communicate and share data securely without intermediaries. This creates a master framework for blockchain interoperability . interoperability Staking Mechanisms Liquid Staking Traditional staking requires locking up cryptocurrency to secure the network in exchange for rewards. Liquid staking advances this concept by allowing users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity—imagine earning interest on a savings account while still having access to your funds. Proof of Stake and Restake Units Network employs Proof of Stake (PoS), where users stake crypto instead of using computing power to secure the network. The platform innovates further with Proof of Restake, which efficiently recycles security across multiple blockchains, enhancing scalability without additional resource requirements. Interoperability So yes, in essence with stake and restake we are recycling  trust and security from one blockchain and apply it to many others, but that’s the compromise to make it work and operable. And everything needs to be operable on scale while also maintaining interoperability. Classic example, sending emails between Gmail and Yahoo accounts. Units Network eliminates the need for vulnerable bridges between blockchains by building native communication capabilities into its architecture. Interoperability is really just a fancy word for "things working together." Backwards compatibility is the same but with old stuff. Like being able to use an old printer from way back because your new laptop comes with an adapter for the old laptop’s printer. Or imagine trying to send an email from Gmail to a Yahoo address—without interoperability, that wouldn’t work! In the blockchain world, different blockchains often can’t talk to each other, which causes all sorts of headaches. Not to mention, the whole concept of crypto is removing the human element. Machines talking to each other. So if you mess something up, there is no mercy. Type in a wrong number, and the wrong number it is. But that’s an extreme case, and usually there are safety measures in place. So the Units Network is built to ensure that all the blockchains it supports can communicate seamlessly, without needing awkward "bridges" (which are sometimes vulnerable to hacks). I Watched Every Sasha Ivanov AMA So You Don't Have To If you do research online right now, the latest updates and news on both Waves and Units Network highlight developments. There are also several new AMAs to dig through, so here is the summary. Sasha Ivanov is the founder of both projects. He is easy to reach and your go-to-contact for these projects. He doesn’t mind critical questions either, green flag there. Next, the tech (most of which I explained above, so this is a bit of a recap really) The Units Network Launch and Features Platform Overview Built on the Waves blockchain, Units Network positions itself as a Layer 0 solution facilitating the creation of interconnected EVM-compatible chains. The platform emphasizes: Simple blockchain deployment Autonomous yet interconnected Layer 1 chains Decentralized control Seamless scalability Simple blockchain deployment Autonomous yet interconnected Layer 1 chains Decentralized control Seamless scalability Launch Details and Governance Token Generation Event (TGE) - Soon, possibly this quarter! Public testing phase with incentivized participation Power Protocol implementation for community-driven governance Anti-farming measures to prevent airdrop exploitation Token Generation Event (TGE) - Soon, possibly this quarter! Public testing phase with incentivized participation testing phase Power Protocol implementation for community-driven governance Anti-farming measures to prevent airdrop exploitation Future Developments The platform is expanding into: Real-world asset tokenization Hybrid stablecoin development backed by both crypto and tangible assets Simplified integration systems for existing applications Real-world asset tokenization Hybrid stablecoin development backed by both crypto and tangible assets Simplified integration systems for existing applications “ I don’t get it, what can I actually do with it”? “ I don’t get it, what can I actually do with it”? In the news, we read the more complicated version of Units Network, the easy peezy chain builder. “It’s built atop the Waves blockchain and aims to facilitate the creation of interconnected EVM-compatible chains to ensure scalability and decentralization….” “It’s built atop the Waves blockchain and aims to facilitate the creation of interconnected EVM-compatible chains to ensure scalability and decentralization….” Combine this with some small talk and the occasional slip up, and it can be quite hard to follow any speaking engagements or interviews unless you are very used to the technical mambo jumbo, but that’s not a waves or units but a crypto and tech thing. Same with the internet. I couldn’t explain to you how exactly it works, can you? I just open up a browser and surf. That’s what Units is aiming for in a nutshell. So this is why one of the standout features of Units Network is its commitment to simplifying blockchain launches. Ivanov likens the process to the simplicity of token launches on Waves back in 2016, which made it accessible to many. No big overhead for tons of devs, no need for complex infrastructure like validator nodes​. Conclusion The Units Network represents a significant step toward democratizing blockchain technology. By simplifying the creation and management of blockchain networks, it opens up possibilities for broader adoption and innovation in the space. Just as website builders transformed web development, Units Network aims to make blockchain technology accessible to a wider audience while maintaining the security and functionality that makes blockchain valuable. For the latest updates and detailed information, users can connect directly with founder Sasha Ivanov, known for his openness to discussion and critical feedback.

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