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.
SmartCash is an easy to use, fast, and secure cryptocurrency that supports everyday use such as business payments. SmartCash has a unique decentralized governance system and technologies such as SmartNodes, InstantPay locked transactions in about a second, send by SMS and email, a project treasury with private key voting, SmartMining security, SmartCard, and it's Point of Sale app called SmartPay. SmartCash is pushing the limits of blockchain technology with tools that support entrepreneurship and innovation. Intended for use worldwide, SmartCash is available at ATMs, cryptocurrency shops in Canada and Europe, local exchanges and is especially popular in South America. In Brazil, 85% of retailers accept SmartCash with the SmartBand and is available at an additional 13,000 Caixa locations soon.