ICON is a blockchain technology and network framework designed to allow independent blockchains to interact with each other. ICON is supported through a cryptocurrency token, called ICX. ICON is a South Korean-based company that developed a blockchain technology and accompanying cryptocurrency token called ICX. The company bills itself as an interconnected blockchain network, allowing participants in a decentralized system to “converge” at a central point. This is done by connecting a community to other communities through ICON Republic and Citizen Nodes. While blockchains are most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies, enthusiasts point out other areas where the technology can be applied. Any exchange of information can technically be added to a blockchain, though adding some types may not be cost-effective. Transactions involving securities, currencies, business contracts, deeds and loans, intellectual property, and personal identification could be “tokenized. ICON’s blockchain is more like the Plasma or Ontology blockchain in that its purpose is to act as an intermediary between other blockchains and networks. This interconnectability makes the ICON project worth keeping an eye on over the next decade. ICON sports its very own decentralized exchange. This DEX sets currency reserves for each blockchain community so that ICON communities can exchange value in real time through the ICON Republic. In this way, DEX complements C-Rep portals by establishing another gateway for ICON Communities to connect to the ICON Republic.
GREENPOWER has been designed to serve as a global rewards currency. GREENPOWER was developed on world-class blockchain technology (Graphene) and features a highly-efficient operating model. The system confirms transactions in just three seconds and has the capacity to process over 100,000 transactions per second. The currency has a fixed supply of coins that has been distributed during the past two years to over 150,000 accounts in over 180 countries. GREENPOWER is a store-of-value unit at the center of an ecosystem of companies, each of which is working synergistically to enhance the overall value for all participants. GREENPOWER is intended to be the currency used as loyalty rewards by millions of merchants worldwide.