Two InstaAwards recipients presented week 2 progress updates. Sozu Capital, a fintech application using Stellar for self-custodial payments and decentralized lending via Blend, redesigned its landing page and plans testnet transactions with NGO partners. ArcusX shipped critical API consistency fixes, extended its platform, and crossed 300+ active members.
InstaAwards Session 3 featured two builder teams showcasing week 2 milestones. Sozu Capital, building a fintech platform on Stellar, iterated its landing page to shift from technical jargon to user-focused messaging around global payments. The app features self-custodial USDC wallets, lending via the Blend protocol, and a conversational AI interface via Elisa OS to manage accounts through WhatsApp or Telegram. Founder Joaquin outlined week 3 goals: testnet transactions with NGO partners and continued growth on X. ArcusX, led by CEO Bruno Miranda, fixed API consistency issues across its backend, migrated to Supabase, and launched a referral system. The platform surpassed 300 members and 800 Instagram followers.