Paypex is an Ethereum-based token and payment network. The token is traded on a limited number of exchanges. The company's marketing materials do not describe the technical advantages of the token, or the benefits that their technology has.

Qtum has been described as a hybrid between Ethereum and Bitcoin. Qtum is a smart contracts platform that places a strong focus on value transfers as well as decentralized apps. Qtum enables users to create smart contracts on the platform and conduct cryptocurrency transactions.
Qtum has a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm. Several decentralized apps are already using the platform.