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.

QuarkChain is building a blockchain with a focus on speed and scalability. They hope to significantly improve transaction times and reduce fees with an architecture that will rely on a two-layered blockchain and elastic sharding. QuarkChain uses a hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism that is ASIC-resistant. Transactions are first confirmed on one blockchain layer, and then on the second. The network will be powered by the QKC coin.

DAEX is developing a decentralized cryptocurrency clearing ecosystem that will improve the underlying infrastructure of centralized exchanges. DAEX aims to solve many of the security and privacy issues related to centralized cryptocurrency exchanges by providing a secure digital asset storage service for developers and trading platforms. Their ecosystem is powered by the Ethereum-based DAX token.