Safex is developing a decentralized marketplace with an emphasis on privacy, anonymity, and a secure listings. The Safex ecosystem is powered by the SAFEX coin, which has a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism. The decentralized marketplace will require all listings to be curated by a centrally managed system that will be based on participants staking each listing.

Particl is developing a privacy-focused blockchain-based marketplace. The platform will include encrypted communication tools and a native confidential currency. It will also be integrated with other cryptocurrency projects. The Particl marketplace will have confidential transactions, escrow services, and a decentralized self-governance system. Their native blockchain has a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism with quantum-resistant cold-staking.