Implementation Plan

Roadmap

A phased approach to building the post-quantum future—from cryptographic foundation through mainnet launch.

1

Phase 1: Quantum Foundation

CompletedMonths 1-6

Establish the PQC transport layer and validate consensus logic.

Deliverables
  • liboqs Rust wrappers with constant-time test vectors
  • P2P networking with ML-KEM/Kyber encryption
  • Hybrid Key Exchange (X25519 + ML-KEM) for Noise handshakes
  • CPU-only TensorChain simulator
  • Cross-platform CI pipelines (macOS/ARM64, Linux/x86_64)
Milestone: Devnet launch with CPU-based mining simulations
2

Phase 2: Edge Awakening

In ProgressMonths 7-12

Activate the NPU mining network and validate the Batch-1 Efficiency Gap hypothesis.

Deliverables
  • Apple backend using MLX C++ API for INT8 matrix operations
  • Kneron backend via ONNX compilation for KL520/KL720
  • Power and latency instrumentation to validate efficiency gap
  • Sharded mining scheduler for heterogeneous hardware
  • Early Mixnet and dVPN sidecar for test traffic
Milestone: Incentivized Testnet with real-world energy telemetry
3

Phase 3: Privacy & Compliance

PendingMonths 13-18

Enable the privacy ledger with zero-knowledge proofs and view key hierarchy.

Deliverables
  • Shielded pool module using Halo2-KZG
  • Note commitment trees and nullifier sets
  • Recursive aggregation of transaction proofs into block proofs
  • Siniel private delegation protocol in wallets
  • Full View Key hierarchy (sk, fvk, ivk, tvk)
  • Compliance Oracles for Verifiable Credentials
Milestone: Pilot whitelisted pool with VC-gated access
4

Phase 4: Mainnet Launch

PendingMonth 19+

Genesis block and public network launch.

Deliverables
  • Third-party security audits (PQC, ZK circuits, NPU clients, Mixnet)
  • Dress rehearsal testnets mirroring mainnet parameters
  • SLH-DSA governance key ceremony with transparent custody record
  • QAL-aware tooling for wallets, explorers, and infrastructure
  • Ledger hardware wallet app via Ledger Live
Milestone: Genesis block signed by SLH-DSA root keys
Current Status

Development Progress

Cryptographic Layer

90%

ML-KEM and ML-DSA integration complete. Hybrid key exchange operational.

Consensus Engine

75%

CometBFT fork with lattice signatures. TensorChain puzzle mechanics implemented.

NPU Mining

60%

Apple MLX backend operational. Kneron integration in progress.

Privacy Stack

30%

Mixnet architecture designed. Halo2 circuit development beginning.