PCHAIN is developing a multichain ecosystem that will support the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).PCHAIN's architecture will consist of one main chain and multiple child chains. They hope to improve transaction times with a Proof-of_Stake consensus mechanism that will be combined with sharding.. The PCHAIN network is currently powered by the Ethereum-based PAI token.

NIX is developing a cross-chain protocol with an emphasis on privacy. Their platform will be powered by the NIX coin, and will allow users to exchange supported coins with atomic swaps. Nix hopes to eliminate the need for centralized exchanges with their DEX manager. The platform is based on the Ghost Protocol, which uses elements of Zercoin, and integrates the Tor network to provide enhanced security and privacy for users. NIX allows developers create and attach their own networks to the NIX network as sidechains. The cross-chain platform has a Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism.