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Crypto was supposed to be free of these issues and a solution to all of this, but it is itself getting more and more centralized with disastrous consequences.\r\n\r\nWe at EthosX intend to pick the best of both worlds and change the way retail and institutional financial derivatives are traded world over.", "one_liner": "The protocol for derivatives on blockchains", "team_size": 2, "industry": "Fintech", "subindustry": "Fintech", "launched_at": 1657620541, "tags": [ "DeFi", "Fintech", "Crypto / Web3", "Consumer", "B2B" ], "tags_highlighted": [ "Crypto / Web3" ], "top_company": false, "isHiring": false, "nonprofit": false, "batch": "Summer 2022", "status": "Active", "industries": [ "Fintech" ], "regions": [ "United States of America", "India", "America / Canada", "South Asia", "Remote", "Fully Remote" ], "stage": "Early", "app_video_public": false, "demo_day_video_public": false, "app_answers": null, "question_answers": null, "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/ethosx", "api": "https://devasheeshg.github.io/yc-api/batches/summer-2022/ethosx.json", "year_founded": 2022, "city": "Claymont", "country": "US", "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethosx/", "x_url": "https://twitter.com/ethosx_finance", "fb_url": null, "cb_url": null, "github_url": null, "logo_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/996567c41c2cfe38cba0451d132a3ac62a13e9ec.png", "app_video_url": null, "dday_video_url": null, "company_photos": [], "primary_partner": { "name": "Brad Flora", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/people/brad-flora" }, "founders": [ { "user_id": 626077, "full_name": "Deepanshu .", "title": "Founder", "founder_bio": "Deepanshu is Co-founder and CEO of EthosX. He has been a quantitative finance professional for over 8 years. He is very passionate about using the blockchain technology generally and cryptocurrencies specifically to solve real world problems, especially problems related to financial markets. He was Vice President of Quantitative Research in the Global Derivatives Clearing business at JP Morgan Chase before EthosX . He studied engineering at IIT Kharagpur and obtained his MBA from IIM Calcutta.", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanshu1/", "x_url": "https://twitter.com/deepanshuiitkgp", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/a46bbc8657e6b1f6d4db85c4c6f2938b998912a2.jpg" }, { "user_id": 1010765, "full_name": "Smit Patoliya", "title": "Founder", "founder_bio": "Smit did B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras. He has worked in quantitative finance most of his career and has keen interest in financial derivatives. At EthosX, he aims to build end-to-end derivatives solutions on blockchain.", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/smit-patoliya", "x_url": "https://twitter.com/Smit_Patoliya", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/241179272bc4cbb33dde06052094b1df00b1f51a.jpg" } ], "jobs": [], "news": [], "launches": [ { "id": 65269, "title": "EthosX: Decentralized finance platform for crypto & traditional derivatives", "tagline": "We make it unbelievably easy for financial institutions to trade derivatives and manage financial risk", "body": "Hi all, we are [Smit](https://www.linkedin.com/in/smit-patoliya/) & [Deepanshu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanshu1/) and we are super stoked to announce EthosX!\n\n### \n\n### šŸš€TL;DR\n\nĀ \n\nEthosX makes it easy for crypto companies and financial institutions to sell on-chain derivatives to their customers and trade with each other. For example, using EthosXā€™s options infrastructure two hedge funds can trade high-value on-chain options with each other directly without involving any banks or brokers with zero counterparty risk and zero settlement risk.\n\nĀ \n\n### ā“Problem\n\nĀ \n\n**Global derivatives ecosystem is broken.** Derivatives trading in traditional finance has way too many gatekeepers and intermediaries. This leads to inefficiencies and things falling apart every other day. As insiders, we have seen how much everything hangs by a thread. With **USD 600 Trillion dollars (notional value) at stake**, one would expect things to be better, but they arenā€™t.\n\nCrypto was supposed to be free of these issues and a solution to all of this, but it is itself getting more and more centralized with disastrous consequences, as was clearly evident in the last few months. With every other crypto exchange/bank running away with userā€™s funds, one can hardly blame the users/traders/investors if they donā€™t trust centralized entities for complex products like derivatives.\n\n### šŸŽÆSolution\n\nĀ \n\nWe are bringing the entire derivative trading lifecycle on blockchains end-to-end (trading, clearing and settlement).\n\nInstitutions can trade directly with each other on-chain via smart contracts created by us without involving any banks, brokers or exchanges. These trades have zero counterparty risk as the net payoffs are locked in the code. TheĀ settlement of these derivatives is automatic and done with the help of on-chain oracles and therefore the settlement risk is also zero.Ā \n\nWe are also adding a Request-For-Quote system which will help bring more liquidity to these trades.\n\nNow, due to regulatory and technical reasons, this cannot be done yet for traditional finance derivatives, so we are starting with cryptocurrency derivatives first and will eventually go towards traditional finance as well.\n\nWe are providing derivatives infrastructure to other crypto companies as well who want to use these products as a part of a larger package to their customers. E.g. DeFi lending protocols can offer liquidation protection to their borrowers using our solutions.\n\nWe have also created perpetual options which are live (testnet) on our website and can be traded by retail traders and institutions alike. The instructions to trade them are [here](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wovngMr1uo6ZpBB_1fSluC1bLJnq5DK).Ā \n\nĀ \n\n### šŸ“’Backstory\n\nTogether we have spent nearly 15 years in quantitative finance and have seen, very closely, all the points where the derivatives ecosystem falls apart. Deepanshu was a Vice President at the Quantitative Research team of JP Morgan Chase and Smit was working at a quantitative hedge fund trading options before they came together again for EthosX. **It is kind of an open secret that blockchain tech can potentially eliminate many of the issues in derivatives life-cycle which have persisted for years/decades.**\n\nĀ ā€˜\n\n# šŸ’How can you help\n\nĀ \n\n1. If you are at a financial institution and want to understand how large derivative trades can be done on-chain with no settlement risk and zero counterparty risk, please reach out to us at [contact@ethosx.xyz](mailto:contact@ethosx.xyz) or directly [message us on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanshu1/)\n2. If you are at a crypto company/protocol and need to use crypto derivatives for hedging your treasury or offering some price-volatility-protection to your customers, we will be happy to help! ([email](http://contact@ethosx.xyz) / [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepanshu1/))\n3. If you are a trader, please try out our (testnet) perpetual options at [www.ethosx.xyz](http://www.ethosx.xyz) (metamask required)", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/Gyj-ethosx-decentralized-finance-platform-for-crypto-traditional-derivatives", "votes": 207, "created_at": "2022-08-10T14:31:41.732Z" } ] }, { "id": 26779, "name": "Notebook Labs", "slug": "notebook-labs", "former_names": [ "Notebook" ], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/1e9598aadf454f0b2c80558c3295465a4baabbcc.png", "website": "http://www.notebooklabs.xyz", "all_locations": "San Francisco, CA, USA", "long_description": "Notebook solves the Web3 identity problem by using Zero-Knowledge to provide both anonymous proof-of-humanity and credential aggregation. Notebook initially verifies usersā€™ identifying information to ensure that each person has just a single Notebook. Neither Notebook, nor any other company knows the link between a userā€™s personal information and their Notebook. Once a userā€™s Notebook account is created they can begin proving their humanity and aggregating their credentials across wallets.\r\n\r\nNotebook can be used to increase the safety of DeFi, governance, and airdrops. With Notebook, creators and communities can run Sybil-resistant airdrops, DAOs can verify the humanity and aggregate the credentials of participants, and lending protocols can build credit scoring systems to offer lower-collateralized loans. 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Computer Science at Stanford (dropped)", "is_active": false, "linkedin_url": "http://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvmangtani/", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/b050845ef19019302828a0cc8352f9b40b759ff7.jpg" } ], "jobs": [], "news": [ { "title": "Bain Capital Crypto Leads $3.3M Round for Privacy-Focused Identity Protocol", "url": "https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/10/27/bain-capital-crypto-leads-33m-round-for-privacy-focused-identity-protocol/", "date": "Oct 27, 2022" } ], "launches": [ { "id": 65473, "title": "šŸ”‘ Notebook Labs: Anonymous, Accountable, Self-Sovereign Identity", "tagline": "We help Web3 organizations trust their users without compromising their anonymity", "body": "Hi everyone, we are [Nat](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-masfen-yan-99701417b/), [Solal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/solal-afota-845067202/) and [Dhruv](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvmangtani/), and we are stoked to present [Notebook Labs](https://notebooklabs.xyz)! šŸšØ[šŸ“ˆ](https://emojipedia.org/chart-increasing/)\n\n**TL; DR:** Notebook uses Zero-Knowledge to set a new standard for Web3 identity. When a user creates their unique Notebook, they can prove their humanity and credentials to protocols across wallets and chains, without having to reveal any personal information.\n\nAnd they can do all of this with or without a wallet.\n\n**šŸ•µšŸ½ The Identity Problem on Web3** \n\nOn blockchains, users identify themselves with wallet addresses, providing limited privacy or accountability. Malicious actors can easily re-identify themselves through new wallet addresses, making it difficult for protocols to prevent fraud or Sybil-attacks. Until accountability is brought to Web3, governments, banks, and other trusted systems have little incentive to put sensitive applications at risk for the sake of decentralization.Ā \n\n**šŸ§Ŗ Where does Notebook fit in the identity space?** \n\nCurrently, Web3 identities are either non-accountable (e.g. wallet address, Polygon ID, Sign-in with Ethereum, Gitcoin Passport), where users can create multiple identities, or non-anonymized (e.g. Proof of Humanity, Bright ID, disco.xyz ). Powered by Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Notebook is decentralized, accountable, anonymous, and self-sovereign.\n\n**šŸŖ„ How does it work?** \n\nWhen creating their Notebook, users receive a mnemonic that they encrypt with a password through the Notebook app or chrome extension. They then have the option to enter personally identifying information like their SSN-4 or passport, what we call ā€œStrong Proof-of-Humanityā€, or authenticate with Twitter, ā€œWeak Proof-of-Humanity.ā€ With Weak PoH, user humanity can also be verified through an analysis of the userā€™s social graph. By using Zero-Knowledge proofs, neither Notebook Labs nor any other company knows the link between a userā€™s personal information and their Notebook. If a user chooses to not verify their humanity, they can still prove and develop on-chain credentials, but protocols can prevent them from accessing sensitive services.\n\nWith just a few lines of code, protocols can verify a userā€™s credentials and Proof-of-Humanity through their Notebook. Protocols can then record credentials, with the userā€™s permission, like credit scores, illicit content posting flags, and DAO engagement. Users can prove these credentials to protocols to gain entry to services.\n\n[šŸ­](https://emojipedia.org/factory/) **Can I integrate with Notebook in production?** \n\nYes! Check out our demo integration: .\n\nWe can work with you 1-on-1 to integrate Notebook authentication in a few lines of code. If youā€™re interested in learning more, feel free to reach out!\n\nNote: We are currently implementing Notebook as a rollup, and wallet addresses will be obviated by mid-September.\n\n[šŸ™Œ](https://emojipedia.org/raising-hands/) **How can you help?** \n\nIf you or someone you knowĀ \n\n* Is considering doing an airdrop\n* Participates in a DAO\n* Works with blockchain infrastructure\n* Works in the DeFi staking/borrowing space\n* Manages Web3 communities or events\n\n**Contact Us**\n\nNathaniel Masfen-Yan [nat@notebooklabs.xyz](mailto:nat@notebooklabs.xyz) Telegram: @NathanielMY\n\nSolal Afota [solal@notebooklabs.xyz](mailto:solal@notebooklabs.xyz) Telegram: @solalette\n\nDhruv Mangtani [dhruv@notebooklabs.xyz](mailto:dhruv@notebooklabs.xyz) Telegram: @dhruvm0", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/H21-notebook-labs-anonymous-accountable-self-sovereign-identity", "votes": 33, "created_at": "2022-08-18T21:12:13.685Z" } ] }, { "id": 27048, "name": "Payfura", "slug": "payfura", "former_names": [ "Rampay" ], "small_logo_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.amazonaws.com/small_logos/63716659153a382d18dd3ed5667bcd754a6aa1c4.png", "website": "https://www.payfura.com", "all_locations": "Delaware City, DE, USA; Delhi, DL, India; Remote", "long_description": "Payfura is a fiat<>crypto on/off ramp payment gateway for web3 applications. 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Key features are:\n\n* **Currencies supported**: 150+ fiat currencies, 100+ crypto currencies.\n* **Regions supported**: US, Europe, LATAM, SEA, Africa.\n* **Payment methods**: Credit/Debit cards, SEPA, Apple pay, Google pay, E-wallets, Bank transfers and many more.\n* **Partner Dashboard:** A powerful dashboard for partners to get detailed insights and analytics for their orders\n* Handle KYC and AML compliances of local regions.\n* API and IFrame integration.\n\n### **šŸš€Flow**\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=65348&key=user_uploads/1010150/a163675c-2eaf-4b33-be5f-5cbdab7c5e60)\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=65348&key=user_uploads/1010150/369310e3-5db1-4d51-84c9-5eb05a97c1f9)\n\n### **šŸ“’Backstory**\n\nBoth the founders have around 7 years of experience in the software engineering field, we have worked with small startups to big MNCs, we have been involved in the blockchain space for 4 years now.\n\nAfter having worked with web3 companies, we understood that allowing users to convert their fiat to crypto is a big pain point hindering growth of these companies and solving this requires a lot to be done on the compliance/regulatory side.\n\nAlso, we believe onboarding next billion users to web3 could not be achieved without there being a platform which allows seamlessĀ  conversion of fiat to crypto and vice versa with local payment methods of a region.\n\n### **šŸ’Ask**\n\n1. If you are a web3 application looking out for an on/off ramp solution. Do reach out!\n2. If you have built fiat rails for emerging market, we would like to partner with you. Do reach out!\n3. If you have build a crypto liquidity solution, we would like to partner with you. Do reach out!\n\nPlease reach out to us at [gajendra@rampay.io](mailto:gajendra@rampay.io) or message us on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gajendra-khatri-9955a14a/).\n\n### **Thanks**\n\nFeel free schedule a chat/demo with us at . Feedback is very welcome!", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/H00-rampay-fiat-crypto-on-off-ramp-payment-gateway-for-web3-applications", "votes": 38, "created_at": "2022-08-13T18:19:59.713Z" } ] } ]