• WOO’s innovation hub in Europe focuses on BTC and DeFi, aiming to support projects integrating WOO for crypto ecosystem development.
• Grants from WOO empower global teams in RWA, DeFi, AI, BTC Layer-2, and DePIN, fostering crypto innovation and growth.
• The expansion of WOO’s ecosystem reflects a commitment to driving decentralized advancements and enhancing the utility of the WOO token.

WOO has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its innovation hub in Europe, with a particular focus on enhancing the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem and expanding into key decentralized finance (DeFi) verticals. This strategic move, announced during the Token2049 week in Dubai, marks a significant step towards diversifying and strengthening WOO’s presence across emerging crypto sectors.

As highlighted by  Colin Wu, a Chinese reporter, the innovation hub will prioritize projects committed to pioneering advancements in Real World Assets (RWA), DeFi, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). Teams selected for participation will be those demonstrating a strong integration of WOO as a core element of their innovations, reflecting WOO’s vision of fostering developments within the cryptocurrency landscape.

Ben Yorke, the VP of Ecosystem at WOO, emphasized the granting initiative as a means to empower global teams striving to innovate within these growth verticals. The grants are designed not to acquire ownership of projects but to provide support through resources such as liquidity, market access, and industry connections, which are essential for scaling and success in the competitive crypto space.

“The expansion of our Innovation Hub underscores our commitment to identifying and incubating potential projects that could leverage the WOO token as a core component of their innovations,” stated Yorke during the announcement. “Our ecosystem can provide resources, such as access to liquidity, market makers, users, and partners, which will create a powerful flywheel effect as more high-quality builders become aligned with WOO.”

Interested teams are invited to submit proposals outlining their innovative ideas and how they plan to integrate WOO into their projects. Yorke emphasized that proposals can be submitted in any format, showcasing WOO’s openness to diverse and creative approaches from aspiring developers and entrepreneurs.

WOO’s strategic move aligns with broader industry trends towards greater decentralization and innovation within the cryptocurrency space. By expanding its ecosystem and supporting promising startups, WOO aims to catalyze the development of next-generation decentralized projects while solidifying its role as a key player in driving innovation across emerging crypto sectors.