block-lattice architecture is set up so that every user has its own blockchain, delivering near instantaneous transaction speed and unlimited scalability. Each user has their own blockchain, allowing them to update it asynchronously to the rest of the network, resulting in fast transactions with minimal overhead. Transactions keep track of account balances rather than transaction amounts, allowing aggressive database pruning without compromising security.

ICON

ICON aims to hyper-connect the World. Banks, Universities, hospitals, insurance providers, and investment providers in South Korea. It is a self-proclaimed blockchains for all blockchains. This networks of networks allows blockchains to use the ICON Nexus portal to establish a communication network. ICON’s intent is to have the respective blockchains to be independently govern. The ICON system would be used when collaboration across blockchains is needed. This would allow of intermediaries to be cut out of the exchange or collaboration process creating a more interconnected world.

Ethereum Classic

Ethereum and Ethereum Classic used to be the same blockchain platform. In June 2016, after a hacker stole close to $50 million dollars from their funding, the organizations split between Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. Both ETC and ETH run on the same protocol and have similar functions, but they have some specific differences. Ethereum Classic maintained the same blockchain and values of Ethereum before the hacking occurred, while Ethereum built a brand new blockchain, bringing most of users and miners with them. Ethereum Classic is a more conservative version of Ethereum that facilitates running smart contracts by offering the benefit of decentralized governance.