New Blockchain Projects 2021
Tags: blockchain, cryptocurrency, sponsored
Published: 2021-04-02 10:14:18

The cryptocurrency space is not just growing, it's thriving! In this blog, we'll take a look at some of the new altcoins that are freshly out of the oven and could perform well in the future.

*Disclaimer: This is not an investment advice. If you plan to invest in cryptocurrency, please do it at your own risk.*

## Hashbon (HASH)

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HASH is the utility token issued by [Hashbon](https://hashbon.com), a European company that aims to provide fully-fledged crypto payment gateway and wallet for accepting, transferring and exchanging cryptocurrency payments globally. HASH is complied with ERC-20 & BEP-20 standards being a secure, swift, reliable and easy-to-integrate solution in the crypto ecosystem which helps businesses to operate worldwide, decrease costs and reach new markets. 

Some of the features include:
- Hashbon charges 0% commission for processing and accepting payments in cryptocurrencies. For example, if a client makes a payment in BTC, the merchant gets the same amount.
- Hashbon payment gateway has an easy and blazing fast integration with only one line of code that makes it different even from Stripe with its seven lines.
- HASH grants lower rates, cashback and premium advantages of Hashbon ecosystem to its holders and supports over 30 currencies (including BTC, ETH, LTC, DASH, etc).

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## Shopping.io (SPI)

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[Shopping.io](https://shopping.io/) was founded with a vision to change how we make purchases with crypto. SPI enables users to buy online with their favorite cryptocurrencies and enjoy exclusive rewards on shopping.io platform. Future API integrations will allow previously unsupported tokens to be able to participate in crypto E-commerce by allowing them to make purchases online with their cryptocurrencies.

Some of the features include:
- Order from major hubs of commerce such as Amazon, Walmart, and eBay using your favorite cryptocurrency. No additional accounts necessary. 
- Become a token holder and save up to 10% off when you shop online.
- Enjoy token holder benefits such as free shipping, VIP access and token airdrops.

## Chain Games (CHAIN)

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[Chain Games](https://chaingames.io/) aims to become the go-to blockchain gaming ecosystem for gaming contests and competitions via decentralized, non-custodial smart contracts. The CHAIN token is an ERC-20 token with many capabilities. At its core, the CHAIN token is an upgradable and pausable ERC-20 contract that also has the ability to burn tokens.  

Some of the features include:
- As per utility, the CHAIN token is the primary medium of exchange used for all entry fees and contest payouts on the Chain Games network.
- The CHAIN staking contract enables users who are staking CHAIN to receive 15% of the entry rake fees for users joining
games on the CHAIN network.
- The Chain Games token (CHAIN) has utility, staking rewards, and governance built in.

## Decentr (DEC) 

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[Decentr](https://decentr.net/) returns the control and value of your data to the user, securely and immutably. You retain the payable value assigned to the secure data you generate on Decentr. You use this data value to offset purchases made via their platform, making goods and services cheaper.

Some of the features include:
- On Decentr, you own your personal user data. Each visit online remains part of your personal ID, which is stored securely on your DecID.
- Secure data has superior “value store” properties to money. This value can be used on Decentr as an exchangeable “currency” to offset payments at POS.
- Your “Personal Data Value” (PDV) functions as your personal “exchange rate” between all money-currencies, fiat and digital.


## Oraichain (ORAI)

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[Oraichain](https://orai.io/) is a data oracle platform that aggregates and connects Artificial Intelligence APIs to smart contracts, serving as a foundational base for the creation of new Dapps leveraging AI technologies. Oraichain is the world’s first AI-powered oracle aiming to revolutionize the AI, DeFi, and Blockchain industries. 

- Oraichain’s AI oracle uniquely uses AI APIs to consume or create data on-the-fly via virtual machines on smart contracts.
- Data quality, reliability and security are enhanced by using test cases, which help to avoid intermediaries, increase trust and open up unprecedented application functionalities.
- Oraichain network provides the infrastructure and consensus mechanisms for Blockchain and AI training, accelerating the development of Web3, DeFi, enterprise and academia applications. 

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> *Data and information outsourced from whitepapers and websites including [CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/) and [CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en).*

> *Disclaimer: This blog is meant for educational purposes only and nothing from this blog should be taken as a financial advice. Please DYOR before investing.*