Karma is developing a decentralized P2P lending network, powered by the KRM token. It connects lenders and borrowers in a blockchain-based lending platform that is more transparent and has lower fees. Karma allows users to act in a variety of roles within their lending ecosystem, and loans can be tailored in a variety of ways.

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.

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.