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.

Aurora is developing a blockchain platform that is based on a hybrid dPoS and BFT consensus mechanism. Aurora aims to improve overall blockchain performance with better transaction speeds and security features. Aurora has a multi-chain architecture and an Intelligent App Isolation system that are designed to allow for better smart contract execution. The network is currently powered by the Ethereum-based AOA token.

BOMB is an Ethereum based token that is designed to be a deflationary cryptocurrency self-destructing currency. The project is meant to be a social experiment and financial case study to determine the feasibility of a deflationary currency. There were originally 1,000,000 BOMB in circulation, and 1% of each transaction is destroyed.