Nimiq is a censorship-resistant cryptocurrency that is designed to run in the user's browser. Nimiq's focus is on usability and the browser first approach allows coin holders to participate in their payment network more easily. Nimiq uses a Merkle-based accumulator to store accounts and balances, and has a Non-Interactive Proofs of Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism.

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.