Odaily Planet Daily News: The Web3 identity protocol Shards Protocol announced the completion of a $2 million financing round, with participation from institutions such as Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and Yield Guild Games. The funds will primarily be used to develop Aura, a system that converts user on-chain activities into verifiable reputation and rewards. This system plans to launch its token within the year and expand its functionality, allowing users to unlock rewards by minting more badges. (Crypto.news)