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About Qtum

Empowering decentralized innovation with a hybrid blockchain combining Bitcoin security and Ethereum programmability.

Mission
To bridge the gap between Bitcoin's secure UTXO model and Ethereum's smart contract flexibility, delivering a robust blockchain platform for enterprise and developer use.
Vision
To foster a scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain ecosystem that enables innovation across finance, AI, gaming, and beyond — all while embracing open-source principles and community governance.
History
Qtum was founded in 2016 with the vision of bridging Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. The project raised $15.6 million in its ICO in March 2017, and the mainnet was launched in September 2017. Since then, Qtum has continuously evolved, adding features like the Account Abstraction Layer (AAL), Decentralized Governance Protocol (DGP), and support for Bitcoin Ordinals.
Governance
Qtum operates with decentralized governance by stakeholders (DGS), allowing community members and token holders to participate in important network decisions, proposals, and upgrades through voting mechanisms. The Decentralized Governance Protocol enables parameter changes without requiring hard forks.
Qtum by the Numbers6.5M+ADDRESSESTotal Addresses103M+TRANSACTIONSTotal Transactions30K+CONTRACTSSmart Contracts100K+COMMUNITYGlobal Community8+ years of continuous innovation and growthPartnerships
Qtum has formed strategic partnerships with organizations across various industries, including Google Cloud for developer tools, Space Chain for blockchain in space exploration, and numerous DeFi and AI projects building on the Qtum ecosystem. These collaborations help expand Qtum's reach and utility.

Key Achievements

Qtum has consistently delivered on its mission to bridge Bitcoin security with Ethereum smart contract functionality, achieving significant milestones in adoption and technological innovation.

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Mainnet Launch

Successfully launched mainnet in September 2017, becoming one of the first platforms to combine UTXO and Account models seamlessly.

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Smart Contract Platform

Enabled Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility while maintaining Bitcoin's proven UTXO security model through innovative AAL technology.

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Decentralized Governance

Implemented on-chain governance allowing network parameter updates without hard forks, ensuring sustainable evolution.

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Technical Innovation

Qtum pioneered the integration of Bitcoin's UTXO model with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities through its groundbreaking Account Abstraction Layer.

This hybrid approach offers enhanced security, scalability, and programmability not found in other blockchain platforms.

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Sustainability Focus

By implementing Proof-of-Stake consensus, Qtum significantly reduces energy consumption compared to Proof-of-Work systems like Bitcoin.

This environmentally friendly approach makes Qtum suitable for enterprises and organizations with sustainability goals.

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Community Driven

Qtum is built on open-source principles with community involvement at its core. Governance decisions are made through stakeholder voting.

The project benefits from contributions by developers worldwide, making it a truly decentralized blockchain platform.

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Growing Ecosystem

Qtum continues to expand its ecosystem with DeFi applications, AI integrations, gaming platforms, and enterprise solutions.

The platform's versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of use cases across multiple industries and sectors.