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.

Stealth is a cryptocurrency focused on privacy and and speed. The Stealth blockchain has a Quantum Proof-of-Stake (qPoS) consensus mechanism that is designed to enable almost instant transactions with improved privacy. Validators on the network are assigned a short quantum of time to validate transactions. The protocol combines two types of blockchain ledgers, for different types of transactions, to improve validation speeds on their platform. The network is powered by the XST coin.