APEX is building a blockchain infrastructure for consumer applications that will focus on B2C transactions on the internet. Their goal is to provide an enterprise blockchain solution for creating custom DApps that will be used by consumers. The NEO-based network was created by APEX Technologies (formerly Chinapex), an established data technology and AI company. Their network is powered by the NEO-based CPX token.

Semux is developing a blockchain platform for creating decentralized applications. Semux's platform is written entirely in Java and is powered by the native SEM coin. It has a Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus algorithm that is designed to confirm transactions quickly.