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.
Ren is an open protocol that enables the permissionless and private transfer of value between any blockchain. Ren's core product, RenVM, is focused on bringing interoperability to decentralized finance (DeFi). Ren was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Singapore.