BitShares

BitShares was co-founded and launched by Dan(iel) Larimer.

BitShares was launched in 2014, initially under the name "ProtoShares."

BitShares is one of the first blockchains to introduce the Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus model where hodlers vote for a limited number of trusted delegates, known as "witnesses," who are responsible for producing blocks. BitShares supports advanced features like smartcoins (e.g., bitUSD), decentralized identity, and high-speed trading on its built-in decentralized exchange, which can process thousands of transactions per second.

BitShares offers several nice features:

• DEX: Built-in DEX allows peer-to-peer trading of digital assets without third parties.
• Smartcoins: Market-pegged assets like bitUSD and bitCNY maintain price stability and can be used for trading or savings.
• Consensus: Energy-efficient and fast block production through elected witnesses.
• Assets: Projects can create custom tokens for crowdfunding, rewards, or internal economies.
• Performance: Capable of processing thousands of transactions per second with low latency and minimal fees.
• Governance: BTS holders can vote on network upgrades, delegate selection, and platform parameters.
• Open-Source and Community-Driven: BitShares is maintained by a decentralized global community of developers and stakeholders.