Bitcoin 2 is a scalable Bitcoin fork that supports private transactions through the Zerocoin protocol and nearly instantly verified payments by Masternodes. Bitcoin 2 uses a Proof of Stake system that allows anyone even running a basic laptop to get block rewards while contributing to running the blockchain.
Insolar is a global technology company building public and private blockchain solutions on the Insolar Blockchain Platform, which is a reportedly secure, flexible, and scalable blockchain for business. Insolar Blockchain Platform is a solution which streamlines interactions between companies. The platform’s key features, as described by the team, are unlimited scalability, security, simplified development, interoperability, user protection, and regulatory compliance. The Insolar team consists of 70 people (of which 45 are engineers and researchers) in 5 countries, including the US and Switzerland. The team utilizes the knowledge of engineers and industry veterans to help organizations explore blockchain use cases and tackle technological, operational, and strategic risks.