In 2024, the watershed for Web3 projects is becoming increasingly clear: some are still stuck in the narrative and hype stage, while others have begun to prove themselves with real revenue and government-level cooperation.#Sign大展橙图
Sign is one of the most representative cases.
Unlike most projects driven by financing and subsidies, @Sign Official took a 'self-sustaining' path from the very beginning.
Around two core products — Sign Protocol and TokenTable, it has gradually built a business loop: the former is a digital trust infrastructure at the government and enterprise level, while the latter has become the most professional token distribution tool in the Web3 world.
Here is a data point: TokenTable has served over 200 projects, including Starknet, ZetaChain, and Notcoin. With the rise of token issuance platforms, the number of small Web3 projects is rapidly increasing, with an estimated 1.9 million projects expected to enter the market, all of which will be potential growth drivers for TokenTable!
Orange Dynasty: Looking at the potential of Sign from the application layer
If Sign Protocol is the underlying 'reinforced concrete', then the Orange Dynasty APP is the 'model building' it has constructed.
This application integrates social, wallet, identity verification, and gamified mechanisms:
☀ The timeline does not rely on algorithmic recommendations, providing a purer user experience;
☀ One-click wallet login, MetaMask/Trust Wallet can enter in seconds;
☀ Built-in Sign Portal, can directly generate ZK credentials;
☀ Unified management of cross-chain assets, supporting EVM, TON, and Solana.
Notably, its points system OEP transforms daily interactions (posting, liking, checking in) into growth momentum. Coupled with hidden task mechanics, such as Orange Questline, Orange Code, and Orange Chart Challenge, it makes the application both fun and valuable.
Here I want to mention that the Orange Dynasty APP must be used; there will definitely be an airdrop later. If you haven't registered, go directly to the official website to register and download. Invitation code [8AOWSIZISB]; there are many activities now, such as tweeting, commenting, liking, binding Binance, staking tokens, and passport certification, all of which have rewards!
Why is Sign different?
From a broader perspective, in the context of the entire industry, Sign's uniqueness can be viewed from two dimensions:
1. Compare with traditional solutions
Traditional digital certification relies on centralized CAs or government databases, which naturally have single points of failure and data island issues. Once breached, the consequences are unimaginable. Sign's on-chain distributed certification not only offers higher security but also enables cross-chain interoperability, fundamentally avoiding 'islandization'.
2. Compare with similar Web3 projects
Many identity or credential projects on the market are often limited to a single chain or a single function. Sign's strategy is integration + full-chain:
💎 Integration: Sign Protocol provides underlying certification, TokenTable handles token distribution, and the two synergistically amplify commercial value.
💎 Full-chain: Not limited to a single chain, compatible with EVM, Solana, TON, and even off-chain systems. This 'dimensional strike' allows Sign to have a broader landing space than its competitors.
In addition, the key point is that real revenue is what sets Sign apart from many projects!
Sign's revenue in 2024 is expected to be $15 million, all from TokenTable's fees and brokerage fees. This means its business model is proven, not just 'pie in the sky'.
At the same time, Sign also used operational cash flow to complete a $12 million buyback of tokens $SIGN , directly reducing circulation.
Such actions not only enhance the scarcity of $SIGN but also release the signal of 'binding the company and users'. No wonder the market surged 11% directly on the day of the announcement.
If revenue and buybacks solve 'self-sustaining', then government cooperation is the long-term value anchor of Sign.
🌙 UAE: Implemented blockchain public services + Web3 residency visa
🌙 Thailand: National-level digital identity project, MoU has been signed
🌙 Sierra Leone: Issuing the world's first on-chain verifiable identity card
Such cooperation means that Sign is not just a tool for Web3 projects, but may also become part of national-level digital infrastructure. In the coming decades, credential fees, identity verification, and sovereign Layer 2 could become long-term cash flows.
Sign's financing is also very impressive:
💎 Seed round: raised $12 million. Notably, Sequoia Capital's U.S., China, and India/Southeast Asia branches rarely invested simultaneously. This cross-regional joint investment is extremely rare, showing Sequoia's high recognition of Sign's global potential.
💎 Series A financing: In January 2025, led by CZ, YZi Labs invested an additional $16 million.
This financing structure almost binds 'top institutions' with 'top strategic resources', which explains why Sign was able to obtain national-level cooperation and global layout early on.
Conclusion
In an industry filled with narratives and hype, Sign's biggest difference is that it has truly 'proven the business'.
Revenue, buybacks, government contracts — these are cold, hard numbers, yet they provide the strongest support.
Whether from the perspective of application experience, financial performance, or strategic positioning, Sign has already established a unique moat in Web3. With the addition of more governments and projects, its grand vision is just beginning to unfold.
