Beam is developing a confidential cryptocurrency that uses the Mimblewimble protocol. It will have a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, and will enable private transactions that can be audited for compliance purposes.

TokenPay is a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain powered by the native TPAY coin. TokenPay hopes to encourage wider adoption of its cryptocurrency by focusing on privacy and merchant services that will make it easier for crypto to be widely used as a medium of exchange. TokenPay also places a strong emphasis on security and anonymity. The network's architecture uses zero-knowledge proofs, ring signatures, and other features to increase privacy. They are also developing an encrypted messaging system that allows users to communicate securely within their network secure communication interface

Bytecoin is a privacy focused blockchain that aims to be completely anonymous. It is the first digital currency based on CryptoNote technology and uses ring signatures. Bytecoin utilizes one-time addresses and multi-signatures to enhance security. Bytecoin has high transaction speeds and users are in complete control their personal information. Any identifiable details can only be seen if you allow it. Bytecoin, and CryptoNote, have led to several popular forks. Monero and Dash are both Bytecoin forks. The CryptoNote Proof-of-Work (PoW) algorithm was designed to provide ASIC resistance and enables anyone with a personal computer to mine it.