Blockchains Companies

Splendor is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that implements a parallel execution engine and Enhanced Proof of Authority (PoA+) consensus mechanism. The protocol includes native x402 micropayment support for pay-per-use service settlement without additional middleware layers. The blockchain architecture comprises a core consensus layer, execution engine for transaction processing, and integrated micropayment functionality. Key components include the parallel execution system for transaction throughput, the PoA+ consensus for block validation, and the x402 protocol for micropayment handling. Additional products built on the infrastructure include a private AI studio featuring wallet-native authentication and a model marketplace accessible through the same blockchain layer.

Starcoin is a Layer-1 proof-of-work blockchain operational since 2020 that implements the Move smart contract language. The network employs FlexiDAG, a directed acyclic graph block structure, and TurboSTM, a parallel transaction execution system, to increase throughput while maintaining proof-of-work security properties. The platform provides developer tools including an SDK and StarStack deployment tooling for decentralized applications built on Move. The native token STC is listed on multiple exchanges. Governance operates through an on-chain decentralized autonomous organization. The project has explored integration mechanisms with traditional capital markets entities.

Tempo is a specialized Layer 1 blockchain engineered specifically for global payments and stablecoin settlement. Developed through a strategic partnership between Stripe and Paradigm, the network is designed to handle high-throughput financial applications, achieving over 100,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. Unlike general-purpose blockchains, Tempo utilizes dedicated payment lanes to ensure consistent performance and low costs, even during periods of high network activity. Its architecture is optimized for real-world enterprise use cases, ranging from e-commerce transactions to complex corporate treasury management.

Unto Labs is a company developing Thru, a Layer 1 blockchain architecture designed to achieve high throughput and scalability by applying distributed systems engineering principles from high-performance computing environments to blockchain consensus and execution mechanisms. The system incorporates techniques for parallel processing and optimized resource allocation to address performance constraints present in existing Layer 1 architectures. Developer documentation and a platform website are available, indicating the project is in an active development phase with testnet or pre-mainnet infrastructure operational.

Vara Network is a Web3 application platform built as an L1 blockchain, designed to host and run decentralized applications with features like gasless and signless transactions, persistent memory, and asynchronous parallel processing. Its architecture uses an Actor Model for inter-program messaging, enabling complex dApp logic without the friction typical of EVM-based chains. The platform also offers Vara.eth, a bridgeless integration layer connecting Vara to Ethereum liquidity, currently in testnet. Developers can build smart contracts in Rust using the Sails framework, and an agentic development toolkit allows AI agents to scaffold and deploy full dApps. The project appears to be a foundation-level protocol rather than a specific application built on another chain.

Xode Blockchain is the Philippines' first Layer 1 blockchain platform, built on Polkadot's substrate framework and targeting game developers and line-of-business dApp builders. It supports smart contract development in both Rust and Solidity, and offers on-chain governance, staking, a block scanner, and a token faucet. The network has received a security audit via CertiK's Skynet and lists partners including SubWallet, Talisman, Zeeve, Polkadot, and the University of Cebu. The project recently participated in Token 2049 Dubai and achieved two token listings, signaling early mainnet-stage activity.

Zano is a Layer 1 blockchain that implements privacy controls at the protocol level, concealing transaction amounts, sender and receiver addresses, and asset types by default. The network employs a hybrid Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism requiring attackers to simultaneously control both computational power and stake. The protocol supports confidential asset issuance, atomic peer-to-peer swaps through Ionic Swaps, and operates a native decentralized exchange called Zano Trade. The ecosystem includes applications for private stablecoins, non-fungible tokens, encrypted messaging, and merchant payment processing, all utilizing the same privacy-by-default infrastructure. The native token is designated ZANO, and the codebase is maintained as open-source by core developers.

Zenith Network is a high performance Layer 1 blockchain and ecosystem designed to facilitate secure peer to peer asset transfers and decentralized application development. Built as an Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible chain, the network utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism to ensure high transaction speeds and low fees while maintaining robust network finality. By providing integrated cross chain bridges and a comprehensive suite of developer tools, Zenith enables the seamless migration of assets and logic across the broader blockchain landscape, supporting a diverse ecosystem of DeFi protocols and digital asset platforms.