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.

Asch is developing a commercial blockchain ecosystem with multiple blockchains. The company is creating several SDK's and API's that will help developers build DApps that are based on JavaScript and customized sidechain architectures. The Asch network has a DPoS consensus mechanism that incorporates elements of PBFT for enhanced security.