Bancor is a decentralized exchange protocol that is designed to increase liquidity for Ethereum and EOS tokens. The company has been at the center of the debate about Decentralized vs Centralized Exchanges, as well as the overall need of institutions to serve as a hub for decentralized networks. Their protocol, and exchange, enable any token to hold one or other additional tokens in reserve. Bancor allows conversions between tokens on their decentralized exchange with smart tokens that increase liquidity, and establish market prices for smaller tokens. Specifically, for those that do not have large trading volumes. Bancor tokens facilitate the exchange and act as a connective tissue, and have a centralizing effect on the exchange.

Kyber is a decentralized network and exchange that is focused on providing liquidity. Kyber enables token transactions between platforms and aims to make these exchanges of value easier, by connecting different ecosystems and applications. Kyber users can exchange tokens with greater liquidity because the network maintains a reserve of all tokens. Transactions are very fast and are processed via smart contracts that have a derivative functionality where users can hedge currencies to lower risk. Kyber can also be used make payments to anyone, in any token, across any platform. The network is powered by the Kyber token (KNC) that was released in an ICO that raised almost $49 million.