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.

Smartlands is a Stellar-based tokenization platform designed to let users create tokens for a variety of use cases. The Smartlands platform will allow token issuers to manage many legal, compliance, and due diligence procedures. It will also enable tokens to be backed by collateral and held in escrow by a custodial service. Tokens created on Smartlands will be traded on their decentralized exchange that will be powered by the SLT token.

Parity Technologies is an influential blockchain development company that offers a variety of open-source software solutions for creating and using decentralized technologies. Some of their solutions include Ethereum and Bitcoin clients, cross-chain technologies, smart contracts, testnets, and cryptocurrency wallets. The company was created by Gavin Wood, the co-founder of Ethereum.