QuarkChain is building a blockchain with a focus on speed and scalability. They hope to significantly improve transaction times and reduce fees with an architecture that will rely on a two-layered blockchain and elastic sharding. QuarkChain uses a hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism that is ASIC-resistant. Transactions are first confirmed on one blockchain layer, and then on the second. The network will be powered by the QKC coin.

Etherparty is a cloud platform offering blockchain related software. They want to make smart contracts as easy and accessible as possible. by helping to automate many functions that decentralized applications require. Etherparty focuses on user-friendly design to simplify the creation of smart contract related platforms. They are currently developing several software products aimed at users with different needs, including: token generation, crowdfunding, supply chain management, and philanthropy. Etherparty is powered by FUEL tokens.

Ignis is a blockchain platform that is being developed by Jeluirda; the company behind Ardor and Nxt. Ignis is a child chain of the Nxt blockchain. Jelurida is developing blockchain platforms that will enable users to develop decentralized applications, and will be based on a parent and child chain architecture.
Ignis allows users to create child chains with specific features and to create tokens that meet their needs. This project is closely related to Ardor and Nxt.