qbitcoin 1.1.2

A Python-based cryptocurrency implementation with quantum-resistant features

QBitcoin

A professional-grade, quantum-resistant blockchain built from scratch in Python using Falcon-512. QBitcoin secures digital assets in the post-quantum era, featuring a robust wallet, transaction system, mining capabilities, and a modern web-based GUI.

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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

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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

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Installation

Install via PyPI

pip install qbitcoin

Install build dependencies:

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

Run the smart installer:

python3 -m qbitcoin.smart_installer

Start the node:

qbitcoin

For mining:

qbitcoin --miningAddress <your qbitcoin address>

Manual Installation

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
   

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Usage

CLI Mode

Use the command-line interface:

python -m qbitcoin.cli

Utility Scripts

Handy scripts are available in the scripts/ directory for:

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

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Testing

Run the test suite to ensure stability and correctness:

pytest tests/

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community!

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

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License

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