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.

Divi is a Proof of Stake cryptocurrency with a masternode system designed to encourage network participation. The project is focused on facilitating adoption of cryptocurrencies by creating a system of incentives for both everyday users and those that help run the networks. Divi's masternode system has five layers of participation and awards users for staking their coins. Divi has an innovative lottery block system that randomly pays out lottery prizes in the form of new coins to network users.

Sphere is a smart contract platform and peer-to-peer payment network. The network has a hybrid PoW and PoS consensus mechanism and is powered by the native SPHR token, which can be swapped for an ERC20 token over the Ubiq smart contract platform.