Meet Contiant, Picky, and Dar Blockchain: HackerNoon Startups of the Week

Hey Hackers!

Welcome to another edition of HackerNoon Startups of The Week, where we highlight standout innovators from the Startups of The Year 2024 database.

This week, we’re spotlighting three forward-thinking companies redefining how we connect, collaborate, and create value in the digital age: Contiant, Picky, and Dar Blockchain.

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Meet the Startups of the Week!

Contiant

Straight from Sofia, Bulgaria, Contiant has emerged as a global force in the payments and machine learning industries, transforming how businesses handle transactions and reducing reliance on traditional card rails.

Contiant offers an open banking platform that enables businesses to process payments directly between bank accounts. Their solution eliminates credit card chargebacks, reduces transaction fees by up to three times, and ensures instant settlements, enhancing cash flow for merchants. Contiant's services are trusted by over 2,000 banks across 19 countries, including major institutions like HSBC, Barclays, and Citi.

Picky

Straight from Seoul, South Korea, Picky has emerged as a go-to platform for K-Beauty enthusiasts, blending community-driven reviews with curated product discovery. This startups was nominated as one of the top startups in the Marketing, Creative Agency and Social Media categories.

Picky connects beauty lovers with K-beauty brands through honest product reviews, discussions, curated collections, and creator collaborations. Picky’s mobile app allows users to participate in product testing events, earn rewards, and engage with a global community of beauty enthusiasts.

Dar Blockchain

Straight from Tunis, Tunisia, Dar Blockchain has emerged as a pioneering hub for Web3 innovation in the Middle East and Africa, supporting blockchain ventures and fostering community growth. This startup made waves in the Programming, SaaS, and Web Development industries in the Startups of The Year competition.

Dar Blockchain provides enterprise blockchain solutions, incubates ventures, and builds communities around Web3 projects. Their services include DApp development, tokenization, community building, and talent placement. Through their venture studio, Dar Blockchain has launched projects like EagleFi, TalentAI, and Ecosystem DAO, underlining their commitment to innovation in the blockchain ecosystem.

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