Five new crypto projects set for January 2026 debut
Phoenix Group just released their list of initial crypto offerings scheduled for early January 2026. The lineup includes five different projects, each focusing on distinct areas of Web3 development. It’s interesting to see how varied the selection is—from DeFi infrastructure to mobile connectivity tools.
I think this diversity says something about where the crypto space might be heading. Rather than just another batch of meme coins or simple tokens, these projects seem to address specific technical challenges or user needs. The listings are planned for January 5th and 6th, 2026, which gives investors and enthusiasts something concrete to watch for.
DeFi trading and mobile connectivity lead the way
Dango, trading under $DNG, is positioning itself as a Layer 1 DeFi exchange. What caught my attention is their focus on sophisticated trading features—liquid markets, leverage trading, and access to synthetic assets tied to traditional markets like stocks and commodities. They’ve raised $3.6 million so far, which seems reasonable for this type of infrastructure project.
Then there’s Depinsim ($ESIM), which brings eSIM technology into the decentralized world. This one feels particularly practical. The project aims to provide global mobile access through a community-driven network. With $8 million in funding, it’s actually the best-funded project in this batch. Their listing is set for January 5th at 13:00 UTC.
Zero-knowledge computing and AI assistance
Brevis ($BREV) is working on zero-knowledge data computation. Basically, it’s a coprocessor that lets smart contracts securely access and compute historical on-chain data. This addresses a real limitation in current blockchain architectures. They’ve raised $7.5 million and have a reported pre-valuation of $411.7 million, making them the most highly valued project in this group.
HeyElsa ($ELSA) is taking a different approach—it’s an AI-powered crypto assistance bot. The idea is to help users manage their cryptocurrency wallets through conversational interfaces. They’ve collected $3 million in funding, though specific listing details aren’t fully available yet.
Rewards systems and market implications
PlusMore ($PLUS) rounds out the list as a Web3 rewards and loyalty application. Built on Base Layer 2, it aims to connect daily spending with on-chain rewards. There’s not much financial information available about this one, and the listing details are still marked as “to be announced.”
Looking at this group as a whole, I notice something interesting. The projects span DeFi trading infrastructure, mobile connectivity, zero-knowledge computing, AI assistance, and loyalty systems. That’s quite a range.
It suggests that the crypto market continues to evolve beyond simple financial applications. We’re seeing projects that could potentially impact how people access mobile services, how developers build smarter contracts, and how everyday users interact with blockchain technology.
Of course, listings don’t guarantee success. Some projects have clearer paths than others. Depinsim’s eSIM application seems particularly tangible, while some of the others might face steeper adoption challenges.
Still, this early 2026 lineup from Phoenix Group gives us a snapshot of what developers and investors are focusing on. The diversity itself might be the most telling aspect—it shows the space isn’t settling into just one or two niches.
We’ll have to wait until January to see how these projects actually perform in the market. But for now, they represent an interesting cross-section of Web3 innovation heading into 2026.
