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.

Haven is developing a blockchain-based ecosystem of multiple decentralized coins. The Haven protocol places an emphasis on privacy and price-stability, and like Monero, is based on the CryptoNote protocol. Haven has a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism that is AISC-resistant, and has a dynamic block size. The platform is powered by the XHV coin.

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.