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.

Ripio Credit Network is a blockchain protocol for the lending industry. RCN connects lenders and borrowers anywhere in the world, and facilitates loans in any currency. RCN's goal is to lower fees and costs with a decentralized tokenized lending process, but maintaining an intermediary agent in order to manage the credit risks involved in lending and to handle certain aspects of debt collection. The network is powered by the RCN token.

HERO is developing a blockchain-based lending marketplace that will connect borrowers and lenders. The network will be powered by the Ethereum based HERO token. The project was originally focused on using blockchain to promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.