The BUIDL Weekly Newsletter - Block 2
Recognizing the People and Projects building cool things in Crypto
Hi there 👋
Here we are again with the blockchain and cryptocurrency projects launched in the past week that grabbed our attention the most.
Let’s dive in straight into it.
1) Joule
Made by Will O’Beirne, Joule is an open-source chrome extension that brings the Bolt-11 and WebLN payments happen in-browser without opening any alt-tab.
It also lets you monitor your open channels and check on your capacity.
2) Ethertify
Founded by Santiago Rodriguez and Damián Serrano, Ethertify enables you to register any data on the Ethereum Blockchain and obtain a certificate which will be stored in Ethertify’s smart contracts forever.
Along with this, through Ethertify, you can request a signature to any user or authority through our platform. The signature is stored in the smart contract,and anyone can verify its validity, expiration date and purpose.
3) Ethereum URL Shortener
Built as a side project by Saurav Tomar, Ethereum URL Shorterner lets you create quick licks and store them permanently on Ethereum Blockchain. To use this tool,you will need to install Metamask Extension in your browser.
4) AZTEC Protocol
AZTEC protocol uses cutting-edge zero-knowledge proofs to enable private transactions on Ethereum. This enables transactions to be validated, whilst keeping the values encrypted.
The AZTEC protocol is live today on the Etheruem main-net. The Proof of Concept contract converts DAI into AZTEC note form and is live on the Ethereum main-net.
Bonus: XRP Away
Jackson Palmer, creator of Dogecoin, released a tool named XRP Away, which lets you automatically block XRP fanatics sliding into your Twitter mentions.
