qbitcoin 1.1.0

A Python-based cryptocurrency implementation with quantum-resistant features

Qbitcoin

A Python-based cryptocurrency implementation with quantum-resistant features.

Features

• Quantum-resistant cryptography using Falcon signatures
• Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism
• Multi-signature support
• Token transactions
• Web-based GUI interface
• gRPC API services
• Comprehensive testing suite

Project Structure

• qbitcoin/ - Core blockchain implementation
  • core/ - Blockchain core components (blocks, transactions, miners)
  • crypto/ - Cryptographic functions and quantum-resistant algorithms
  • daemon/ - Wallet daemon services
  • services/ - Network and API services
  • generated/ - Protocol buffer generated files
• gui/ - Web-based graphical user interface
• scripts/ - Utility scripts for various operations
• tests/ - Comprehensive test suite

Installation

1 using pip

pip install qbitcoin

then run the smart installer

install build dependcies

 sudo apt install -y build-essential cmake swig python3-dev libssl-dev libboost-all-dev libuv1-dev

after this run smart installer

python3 -m qbitcoin.smart_installer 

after installing type 'qbitcoin' in terminal to start node

For mining

qbitcoin --miningAddress <your qbitcoin address>

if you want to run directly

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Hamza1s34/Qbitcoin.git
cd Qbitcoin

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the node:

python start_qbitcoin.py

Usage

GUI Mode

Launch the graphical interface:

python gui/qbitcoin_gui.py

CLI Mode

Use the command-line interface:

python -m qbitcoin.cli

Scripts

Various utility scripts are available in the scripts/ directory for operations like:

• Creating transactions
• Token management
• Multi-signature operations
• Address debugging

Testing

Run the test suite:

pytest tests/

Note

Please note that this project is in the final development phase, so some files and features may be incomplete. If you observe any issues, kindly provide feedback or open an issue on the repository. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Credits

This project is based on the QRL (Quantum Resistant Ledger) source code. We have modified and adapted the original QRL implementation to create Qbitcoin with enhanced features and improvements.

Original Source Code: QRL - Quantum Resistant Ledger

We acknowledge and appreciate the foundational work done by the QRL development team in creating a quantum-resistant blockchain platform. This project builds upon their innovative approach to post-quantum cryptography in blockchain technology.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests for new functionality
5. Submit a pull request

License

This project is open source. Please see the LICENSE file for details.