Denarius is a hybrid cryptocurrency with a consensus mechanism that combines elements of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Denarius' cryptographic hashing algorithm, Tribus, is ASIC resistant, and consists of three of the most secure and popular cryptographic algorithms. Denarius is named after a Roman coin that was widely used during the peak of the Roman Empire.

QChi is an Ethereum-based token with no clear benefits. Their marketing materials do not provide any specific information about their roadmap or what advantages it offers compared to other cryptocurrencies.