QRL

QRL

TBA
12,339 Views
The concept of a peer-to-peer internet ledger of value, recorded as a blockchain and secured by proof of work was rst reported in 2008. Bitcoin remains the most widely used cryptocurrency to date. Hundreds of similar cryptocurrency ledgers have been subsequently created but with few exceptions they rely on the same elliptic curve public-key cryptography (ECDSA) to generate digital signatures which allow transactions to be varied securely. The most commonly used signature schemes today such as ECDSA, DSA and RSA are theoretically vulnerable to quantum computing attack. It would be valuable to explore the design and construction of a quantum resistant blockchain ledger to counter the potential advent of a sudden non-linear quantum computing advance.
5.6
TOTAL SCORE
5
ICO PROFILE

(weight: 45%)

1
TEAM PROOF

(weight: 20%)

Get widget
General
Website: Visit
White paper: Read
Dates: TBA
Token info
Ticker: QRL
Platform: Ethereum
Token Type: ERC20
Financial
Accepting: ETH
November 2016
White paper release. After discussion with developers, post-quantum cryptographers and research into existing roadmap of blockchain technology, the whitepaper was written to provide an overview of quantum resistant methodologies. The Winternitz OTS+ and Extended Merkle Signature Scheme (XMSS) were identified as the optimal solutions. This investigation also revealed the necessity of QRL to stand alone as a network with interoperability in the later pipeline.<br />
December 2016
Design of a proof-of-stake algorithm (POS) commenced
January 2017
Prototype node development with basic POS algorithm and integration of XMSS signatures
February 2017
Prototype node development with basic POS algorithm and integration of XMSS signatures
April 2017
Launch of the Alpha testnet with nodes running on MacOS, Linux, Windows on hardware including Raspberry Pi. Private seed presale round opens.
August 2017
Node optimization with C++. Inter-node encrypted communication (‘new hope’ lattice-based cryptography)
December 2017
Not willing to compromise a launch with an immature PoS protocol given how much value the project currently carries — and more importantly how much value it will hold in the future, QRL announces a move to temporary Proof of Work model.<br />
January 2018
Proof of Work public testnet is released to the public
February 2018
The introduction and solidification of variable key heights and signature space allows us to ensure future compatibility with almost anything. Our blockchain now includes the possibility to upgrade signature schemes (XMSS, SPHINCS, + future) and through an address format update, support different cryptographic hash functions (SHA2_256, SHAKE_128, SHAKE256 etc).<br />
March 2018
Our internal code review also compliments the more general internal security review we are currently in the process of conducting.<br />
March 2018
Audit Completed by red4sec with x41 doing a secondary audit for further scrutiny.<br />
June 2018
The QRL Main Network is officially Live!<br /> <br /> Block Explorer: https://explorer.theqrl.org/<br /> <br /> Web Wallet: https://wallet.theqrl.org/<br /> <br /> Desktop Wallets: https://github.com/theQRL/qrl-wallet/releases<br /> <br /> Release: https://qrl.foundation/assets/QRLF-PR-20180626.pdf<br />
Screenshots taken on 4 Oct 2018
Michael Kolenbrander
Core Developer Technical Solution Architect
No participating data
Elliott Gregory Dehnbostel
Marketing & Community Community Engagement
No participating data
Adam Koltun
Business Development Lead Business Strategist
No participating data
Scott Donald
Core Developer Full Stack Developer
No participating data
Luke Hahn
Design Lead UI / UX Designer
No participating data
Jack Matier
Marketing & Community Community Support
No participating data
Andrew
Chiw Developer Node Development
No participating data
Kaushal Kumar Singh
Core Developer Blockchain Developer
No participating data
JP Lomas
Core-Developer Full stack developer
No participating data
Adem Bilican
Mobile Developer Ephemeral Messaging
No participating data
Juan Leni
Senior Consultant Lead Architect
No participating data
Peter Waterland
Core Developer Founder
No participating data
Aidan Beale
Developer Node GUI
No participating data
Filip Radičević
Core Developer Business Solutions Architect
No participating data
James Gordon
Documentation Lead Technical Writer/Analyst
No participating data

Advisors (1)

Leon Groot Bruinderink
Advisor PhD student Post-quantum Cryptography
No participating data
HEIGHT - 0px
WIDTH - 0px
PUT THIS CODE TO YOUR WEBSITE
ICO List
Other Interesting ICOs
Active
Rivalz
Rivalz is redefining AI infrastructure by creating an AI Intel Layer to unlock new agentic economies. Built on a dual-chain DePIN architecture using Dymension and Arbitrum, Rivalz addresses one of the biggest bottlenecks in AI today: access to AI-ready, verifiable, and secure data. As we envision the web3 space to become agentic and overtake humans in the amount of transactions over time, what Rivalz is building is key for enabling this future. The core challenge that Rivalz is addressing is the need for AI-ready, verifiable and accessible data and later on intelligence. Rivalz offers a hybrid solution combining decentralized storage and high-speed agent-centric connectivity networks that cater specifically to AI's demands, ushering in the era of the agentic economy.
Upcoming
Ispolink
Ispolink is cutting-edge automated matchmaking job board platform that leverages Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to address one of the most fundamental challenges that exist nowadays – sourcing and attracting qualified personnel. We strive to empower companies operating in the blockchain and IT domain to fill their positions by providing them a full spectrum of tools to conduct and manage in-house the entire recruitment process efficiently - ranging from candidate sourcing, screening, through the various stages of interviews until the final offer, eliminating the need of intermediaries such as HR agencies. As per the job seekers, the platform is tailored to improve their overall experience by reducing the prolonged job searching, the endless waiting for feedback, coupled with convenience to receive the best offers with only a few clicks. Ispolink’s blockchain based product facilitates the processes for filling roles by providing a full cycle recruitment system. The platform will make the entire recruitment process more transparent, optimized, automated and also to help organizations to enhance their internal communication which will result in substantial cost and time reductions
Pre-Sale
UNIMOON
“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology. You can’t start with the technology and try to figure out where can I sell it.” -Steve Jobs UNIMOON is tokenizing on Polygon Matic. We are building a layer 1 solution building on substrate and auction for a Polkadot parachain. We will be the first interoperable decentralized social media network partnering with Storj for our decentralized cloud data storage needs. Enabling users to have full ownership and control of their personal information where it is displayed and how it is displayed utilizing blockchain technology for storage of key information. UNIMOON is bridging the gap between web2.0 to web3.0 solving the greatest issue of adoption for blockchain technology in the simplest way possible starting with the user experience.
Upcoming
MediLOT
MediLOT is a health data protocol that aims to solve the concerns of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Current EHR systems are fragmented, centralised and lack patient ownership. Through a dual blockchain solution, MediLOT incorporates Artificial Intelligence capabilities onboard its control and data layers which allows the equitable sharing of health data. The MediLOT ecosystem will consist of patients, healthcare providers, researchers and commercial companies.
Upcoming
Stealthcrypto
The StealthCrypto® utility token will be the native cryptocurrency of the StealthCrypto® system. Funds collected through the token sale will be used to develop as well as activate and purchase StealthCrypto Cloud® products and products in the StealthCrypto® ecosystem. The values of StealthCrypto® tokens are fully dependent upon the developments of Stealth Grid™ and market demand.
Upcoming
Tachyon Protocol
Tachyon Protocol is a decentralized internet protocol built on the V SYSTEMS blockchain that aims to create a trusted, stable, fast and reliable decentralized information network. By implementing techniques from DHT, blockchain, UDP and encryption, Tachyon Protocol is committed to building the next generation TCP/IP that can provide a self-sufficient internet environment with high security, untraceability and maximum network speed. As the first application running on V SYSTEMS, Tachyon is powered by X-VPN, which has proven technologies and 50 million existing global users to bring blockchain technology into the mainstream. IPX token is the native cryptocurrency of the Tachyon network that resides on the V SYSTEMS blockchain. The token provides easy and affordable means of sharing spare bandwidth among users, promotes positive development of the network, solves major problems with the organization of the decentralized network and serves as proxy valuation of the overall system.