Quantus Whitepaper

Executive Summary

1 Quantus Network Whitepaper V0.3.1 Prepared by Christopher Smith -- 1 of 23 -- 2 1. Introduction The Quantum Threat Unique Value Proposition Foundation 2. The Quantum Threat to Blockchain Quantum Computing Basics Forging Digital Signatures Forging False Proofs in Zero-Knowledge Systems Decrypting Secret Information Reversing Hash Functions Scaling Challenges in Post-Quantum Cryptography 3. Quantus Network Architecture Post-Quantum Cryptographic Primitives Scaling PQC Consensus Mechanism 4. Wealth Preservation Reversible Transactions Check-Phrases High-Security Accounts Key Recovery HD-Lattice 5. Tokenomics and Governance Block Rewards Investor Allocations Company Allocations Transaction Fees Forkless Upgrades Governance System 6. Roadmap 7. Risks Contents -- 2 of 23 -- 3 Legal Disclaimer: Legal Disclaimer: This whitepaper is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security, investment, or financial product. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Quantus Network makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information herein. -- 3 of 23 -- 4 1. Introduction The Quantum Threat Traditional blockchains face an existential threat from the advent of quantum computing. The cryptographic foundations of blockchains rely on the hardness of the discrete logarithm problem (DLP), and quantum algorithms, notably Shor’s, can solve the DLP exponentially faster than classical computers. This vulnerability could enable quantum-adversaries to derive private keys from public keys, which would allow them to forge transactions and decrypt sensitive financial data. The outcome is a catastrophic system failure. Without proactive quantum-resistant upgrades, the trillion-dollar crypto economy risks sudden devaluation from such attacks. Quantus fixes thi