About Qtum
Qtum is an open sourced public blockchain platform leveraging the security of UTXO while enabling the Ethereum Virtual Machine.
Qtum is PoS based and boasts a Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP) allowing specific blockchain settings to be modified by making use of smart contracts. For instance, the block size of Qtum can be increased without the need of a hard fork.
The Hybrid Blockchain for Smart Contracts
Qtum combines Bitcoin's UTXO model with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities, creating a powerful and secure blockchain platform for enterprise applications.
Bitcoin's Security
Built on Bitcoin's proven UTXO model for unmatched security and reliability.
Ethereum's Flexibility
Full smart contract capabilities with EVM compatibility.
Proof-of-Stake
Energy-efficient consensus with fast confirmations and low fees.
Decentralized Governance
On-chain governance allows protocol upgrades without hard forks.
Our Core Principles
Decentralization
No central servers or authority. No censorship. No repudiation. The digital ledger is immutable.
Trustless
Trust no one, only the code. Cryptographic hashes allow independent verifiction of every transaction.
Permissionless
Anyone can join the network, run a node and participate in consensus. No gatekeepers, no approval needed, ever.
Proof of Stake
Qtum's ultra low power Proof of Stake is environmentally friendly and allows participants with minimal hardware resources to join the network.
Open Source
Security by obscurity is a fool's errand. Review our source code and build your own apps. Join our developer community on GitHub.
Community
We are stronger together with open discussion and dialog. Join our community and help build adoption.
Trade Qtum on Major Exchanges
QTUM is available on leading cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide, providing liquidity and accessibility for traders and investors.
Qtum Ecosystem Map
Discover how dApps, tokens, and services connect across the Qtum network.
