Dero is developing a Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain with a DAG block structure. Their goal is to enable anonymous and fast transactions, with a high degree of encryption. The platform will also have smart contract functionalities.

Horizen, formerly called ZenCash, is a cryptocurrency focused on privacy. Horizen has an end-to-end-encryption system with zero-knowledge technology, that allows for anonymous transactions and messaging.
The company suffered a 51% attack in June, 2018 and has since re-branded as Horizen. Horizen hopes to combine anonymous transactions and messaging with an emphasis on community governance.

DigitalNote is developing a privacy focused blockchain whose transactions will be resistant to analysis. The network will have a hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and will be powered by the native XDN coin.