GoChain is building a blockchain focused on speed and scalability. GoChain's protocol uses a Proof-of-Reputation (PoR) consensus mechanism and will be powered by the GO coin. They hope to significantly improve transaction times and reduce fee with an architecture that will rely on nodes managed by large enterprises. Their marketing materials places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and reducing the monopolizing influence of large mining operations that have reduced the decentralization of other networks.

Aergo is developing an SQL based smart contract platform that will allow developers to more easily share data and create DApps. Their platform will combine elements of public and private blockchain architectures and will have a hybrid BFT/dPoS consensus mechanism. The ERGO Hub will serve as a blockchain hosting service that will allow users to test and deploy their own blockchains. Their network is currently powered by the Etherem-based AERGO token.

Etherparty is a cloud platform offering blockchain related software. They want to make smart contracts as easy and accessible as possible. by helping to automate many functions that decentralized applications require. Etherparty focuses on user-friendly design to simplify the creation of smart contract related platforms. They are currently developing several software products aimed at users with different needs, including: token generation, crowdfunding, supply chain management, and philanthropy. Etherparty is powered by FUEL tokens.