
Description: Gridcoin is a cryptocurrency that rewards participants for contributing computing power to solve scientific problems and research projects on the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC). It aims to promote scientific research while providing a more energy-efficient alternative to Bitcoin mining.
Type: Open Source Test Automation Framework
Founded: 2011
Primary Use: Mobile app testing automation
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

Description: NameCoin is an open-source cryptocurrency that also acts as an alternative, decentralized DNS (Domain Name System). It allows users to register .bit domains on a blockchain which are censorship-resistant.
Type: Cloud-based Test Automation Platform
Founded: 2015
Primary Use: Web, mobile, and API testing
Supported Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API