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.

Cashbery Coin's blockchain platform has a focus on enabling high-speed transactions with low fees. Cashbery's consensus mechanism combines elements of Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS).