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Kima Network is a cross-ecosystem money transfer protocol that enables seamless, secure TradFi/DeFi interoperability without relying on smart contracts. By addressing some of the most significant adoption challenges in decentralized and traditional finance, Kima disrupts traditional interoperability solutions with its unique decentralized omnichain technology. This advanced approach simplifies and secures cross-ecosystem transfers, outperforming traditional smart contract-based protocols in terms of safety and efficiency. Kima's vision is to drive mass adoption of DeFi by Web2 users while enhancing the experience for seasoned Web3 users.

Enabling decentralized interoperability while eliminating intermediaries makes Kima a highly efficient solution for cross-chain and cross-ecosystem transactions, ultimately unifying Web2 and Web3 systems. Powered by a combination of Threshold Signatures and Trusted Execution Environments, Kima ensures security and efficiency in multi-chain operations and revolutionizes digital financial ecosystems, spearheading a new era of digital asset interoperability.

Kima's application-centric infrastructure provides a unified approach to digital finance, solving critical problems in secure, scalable cross-ecosystem transactions.

🔑 Key Features:

• Seamlessly bridges Web2 and Web3 for interconnected financial ecosystems
• Operates utterly decentralized with no intermediaries
• Unifies communication between all blockchains and centralized financial systems
• Technology and asset agnostic, enabling broad use across digital asset types

✅ Use Cases & Solutions:

• Delivery versus Payment (DvP) for Real-World Assets: Atomic settlement of asset transfers (digital or real-world) with payments eliminates third-party escrow and reduces settlement risk.
• Universal Payment Rail & Liquidity as a Service: A comprehensive solution for payments, cross-border transactions, and remittances across different currencies and networks, streamlining global financial interactions.
• On-Chain Settlement for On/Off-Ramp Transactions: Efficiently convert between digital assets and fiat currencies with direct blockchain integration for smoother transitions between ecosystems.
• Multichain Tokens: Tokens that operate across multiple blockchains, providing flexibility and ease of management for digital assets in a highly interoperable environment.

✨ Innovation Highlights

• RWA Market Potential of $280 Trillion in Real-World Asset Issuance: Kima's platform is set to play a crucial role in the secure digital transformation of real-world assets, facilitating safe, cross-ecosystem DvP while eliminating the reliance on 3rd party escrow services and reducing counter-party risk.
• Addressing the $3T cross-ecosystem and cross-border payment markets with Kima’s unique Universal Payment Rail and Liquidity Cloud. Kima significantly cuts the time and cost of international transactions, thus increasing the accessibility and transparency of global finance.
• Enabling exchanges streamlined on-ramp and off-ramp capabilities and efficient converged treasury management.
• Broad Support for Blockchain and Traditional Banking Systems: Kima can integrate with EVM and non-EVM chains, private chains, and traditional banking systems. This addresses market fragmentation, making Kima essential for interoperability.

📍 Project Track-Record & Milestones

• Developed the Kima network for almost three years, raising $5M in funding.
• Issued patents for Kima’s unique Smart-Contractless Cross-Blockchain Settlement Engine (patent pending). Two additional patents are planned for Q3.
• Support for ten blockchains, including Ethereum (EVM & Compatible), Bitcoin (+BRC20), Tron (TRC20), and Solana (integrating more quarterly).
• Our implementation of the threshold signature scheme (TSS) within an SGX enclave provides unparalleled security, significantly raising the barrier to unauthorized access and ensuring the integrity of our network.
• Launched an SDK for user-friendly cross-chain transactions.
• Adheres to strict AML compliance for security with an embedded KYT check.
• We proudly have Mastercard's Finsec Innovation Lab running a validator node.

🏆 Investors:

• Mastercard Finsec Innovation Lab, Blockchange, Permanent Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Outlier Ventures, Anti Capital, DEXT Force, OXbull, Founderheads, WAGMI, X21, ChainGPT Labs, Maven, Halvings Capital, Kangaroo Capital, Castrum, WallStreetBets VC, Blokhash, Yay Network, GAINS, DexCheck, CoinX, DCI Capital, Altcoin Buzz, IBC Group, Alpha Capital, Coinvestor, HVS, Spicy Capital, Spores, Ferrum Network, Decubate Ventures, MH Ventures and more.

🌐 Innovation & Research Grants:

• The Israeli Innovation Authority, Mastercard Finsec Innovation Labs, Cosmos Interchain Builders Foundation, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

🤝 KOLs, Partnerships & Collaborations (a partial list):

• Tron DAO, ChainGPT, Sei Network, Solana Foundation, Polygon Technology, Cosmos, Ton Network, Forward Protocol, MonaBit, Good Dollar, Depasify, Mario Nawfal, Ivan On Tech, Tasso Lago, George “CryptoRUs”, Michael Wrubel, Joe Parys, Conor Kenny, Evan Luthra, Keyur Rohit, Alaa Al Shami, Altcoin Buzz, Metaschool, Masterblox, Patex, Coinvision, Cointelegraph Media, and many others.

🌐 The Kima API & SDK:

Kima’s API and SDK further empower Web2 and Web3 applications with unparalleled access to its settlement engine, enabling:

• Cross-chain and fiat settlements, broadening app functionalities,
• Trading and distribution of tokenized RWAs for financial institutions,
• Simplified cross-border money transfers for businesses and fintech companies.

⭐️ Leadership Team:

• Eitan Katz, Co-founder & CEO - Former corporate tech leader at HP and BMC, Katz pivoted to crypto in 2014 with Aegis, one of the first hardware wallets.
• Guy Vider, Co-founder & CTO - Over 25 years of tech leadership, developing solutions for startups and consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Fintech, blockchain, and security industries veteran, an expert in computer science and mathematics.
• Tzahi Kanza, Co-founder & COO - Blockchain innovator since 2013, founder of Titanium Technologies, FutureBlock Ventures, and more. Serial entrepreneur with successful exits holds diverse knowledge in law, economics, and business education.
• Bryan Benson, CSO - Over 27 years of tech industry leadership. Ex-Binance LATAM general manager. Institutional digital assets and DeFi professionals. Rich background in business development, management, and strategic partnerships.
• Dan Scheinmann CPO - 20 years of experience in financial markets, held various roles with top-tier Investment Banks and Asset Managers, responsible for conceiving and implementing emerging products and platforms at JP Morgan, UBS, Standard Life Investment, and most recently, Bank Leumi.
• Wael Shama - Over 10 years of tech and Web3 experience, led blockchain development for various EU banks, merges entrepreneurial spirit with corporate proficiency.
• Tomer Warschauer Nuni, CMO/CBDO - Over 20 years of digital marketing expertise focusing on Web3 since 2017. Serial entrepreneur with successful exits, writer at Forbes and Cointelegraph, and Forbes Business Development Council member.

⭐️ Advisory Team:

• Prof. Brett Hemenway Falk - Research professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He focuses on blockchain, cryptography, coding theory, and network analysis.
• Prof. Evgeny Lyandres - Head of the Blockchain Research Institute at Tel Aviv University.
• Prof. Zvika Afik - Specializes in finance and focuses on financial derivatives, risk management, and hedging.
• Angus O'Callaghan - Managing Partner at UIST, previously Digital Assets Corporate Development at Deutsche Bank.
• Milko Hensel - Head of Digital Partnerships at Maerki Baumann & Co. Private Bank.
• Rita Martins - Head of FinTech Partnerships at HSBC Bank and a speaker at Oxford University.
• Keith Bear - Member of the Bank of England’s CBDC Technology Forum and the Investor Trends and Research Working Group at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), previously VP of Financial Markets at IBM.
• Avi Rubin - An ML, Data Science, and algorithms expert. Specializes in sophisticated ML-based financial and trading systems.
• Ilan Rakhmanov - CEO & Founder of ChainGPT, proven entrepreneur, MLM & AI expert. Forbes Technology Council member & contributor.
• Shai Sand - Former product manager at Apple and Microsoft, and an ex-Intel senior process engineer.
• Mario Nawfal - Founder & CEO at IBC Group, Founder & Host at X Townhall, Founder & Chairman at Froothie, Strategic Advisor at NFTtechnologies
• Tal Cohen - Former Kraken US CEO,
• Jeff Nowak - Blockchain Advisor, Maven Capital partner, and Head of Ops at Starfish. Former COO at Umbo, Inc.
• Vlad Balaban - Co-Founder & CBDO of GT-Protocol, former COO and Co-founder of Robosoft, and former CEO of ATOM software development.
• Nick van der Kolk - CMO at GT-Protocol and managing partner at SpiderSilk Capital. Former VP of Sales of KuCoin Exchange and Sales Manager EMEA of HubSpot.
• Amid Yazdi - Product Owner at ANZ, GameFi Influencer, and ChainGPT Pad manager.
• Michael Amar - Co-Founder of Paris Blockchain Week and General Partner at V3ntures Capital.
• Ivan Liljeqvist - Founder and CEO of Moralis Web3 (“Ivan on Tech”), leading blockchain educator and content creator.

Kima's team boasts a rich tapestry of expertise from diverse fields and renowned institutions. Our collective experience spans major players in finance, technology, and academia, including Binance, 1inch, Forbes, Cointelegraph, University of Pennsylvania, Tel Aviv University, Oxford University, Deutsche Bank, Maerki Baumann & Co., HSBC, and Plug & Play Tech Center. We're also proud to have team members associated with influential bodies such as the Bank of England's CBDC Technology Forum and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Our roster further extends to industry giants like Genesis, CDG, HP, BMC, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, DocuSign, GameStop, and ChainGPT—creating a powerhouse of innovation and expertise.

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