Layer 2 Summer alternatives

DeSo is a new layer-1 blockchain built from the ground up to scale decentralized social applications to one billion users. Deso powers already over 100 apps including Bitclout.com (a decentralized social network)

Elph is building highly scalable blockchain infrastructure. Our network of layer-2 Plasma sidechains increases the transaction throughput on Ethereum to over 5,000 transactions per second, enabling users to instantly exchange cryptocurrencies, interact in real-time with decentralized apps, and execute smart contracts at high speed and low cost.