Tendermint is a consensus algorithm that was created by a company called All in Bits. The open source algorithm is Byzantine Fault-Tolerant and uses an authenticated encryption system to secure transactions. The Tendermint consensus mechanism was developed in 2014 for the Cosmos Network. The Interchain Foundation, which is developing the Cosmos Network, continues to employ All in Bits to support Cosmos.

Japan Content Token, also known as JaCKet, is developing a blockchain middleware platform that will provide a variety of services to assist clients in leveraging distributed ledger technology. The JaCKet network is powered by the Ethereum-based JCT token.