NEAR Protocol is a decentralized application platform designed to make DApps operable on the web. The NEAR network uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism called Nightshade. The NEAR utility token is used for processing transactions and storing data, as well as for facilitating voting for governance issues.
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Neblio is developing an enterprise blockchain solution that will allow developers to create DApps more easily. Their marketing materials place a strong emphasis on improving the speed at which data can be synced with their blockchain-based platform. Neblio has a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and is powered by the NEBL token.

Algorand is a Boston based company that is developing a blockchain network with a Pure Proof of Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism. Algorand's decentralized platform is designed to enable faster transaction times and remove some of the technical barriers of creating scalable DApps. Algorand was founded by Silvio Micali, a pioneer in the field of cryptography.