MonaCoin is the first alternative cryptocurrency developed in Japan. It is based on the popular Japanese character, Mona. MonaCoin has a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism and uses a version of the Lyra2RE mining algorithm that was first used by Vertcoin.
MonaCoin has an enthusiastic user base that has developed a variety of Mona-based web applications and services. MonaCoin holders also use the coin as a tipping system.

HTMLCOIN is a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain platform focused on enabling the practical applications of smart contracts. The HTML blokchain is a hybrid of Ethereum and Bitcoin, and also combines elements of other blockchain infrastructures.