AltLending is an institutional, crypto-backed lending platform that makes U.S. Dollar loans that are secured by cryptocurrency assets placed in collateral. AltLending is a subsidiary of Dominion Capital and is based in New York.

Cred is a crypto-backed lending platform that is powered by the LBA token. It allows users to leverage their cryptocurrency assets to secure cash loans, and get fast liquidity without having to sell them.

Compound is an Ethereum-based lending platform that allows DApps to easily monetize or borrow tokens. The Compound token is used to power a money lending market for crypto assets. Projects can earn interest on funds that are inactive. The Compound protocol adjusts money market interest rates based on asset-specific supply and demand. This allows users to exchange Ethereum assets without having to negotiate terms, rates, or technical requirements.