[ANN] (QTUM) - A Scalable Smart Contract Platform w/ Proof of Stake

[Danydee]

Good pick! Great vision!
 So a bitcoin Core would be sufficient for managing coins ??

[LovelyPrey]

It looks like very interesting project.
And Staff are not just who are but with names.

Looking forward for more bounties for this project.

It looks there is great potential behind this.

[jeks]

I hope to keep a very good project.
I would join if I was in a campaign right now.
good luck.

[bL4nkcode]

Have been seen QTUM signature all over the forum, I check your website there is no specific date when the ICO will commence..

Noticed that too, maybe devs are doing something already to release the coins as much as possible.

Is the signature just to create awareness.

Maybe yes and or maybe no, lets wait answer this.

Hi Dev I wonder you have all bounty programs right well here I want to ask the all bounty is only get reward to BTC payment ? or We can get Qtum coin for rewards ?

As of now, only signature campaigns that pays from bitcoin in service section is active, campaign from altcoin marketplace will be release soon.

It would be nice if there's any social media campaigns(facebook,twitter) for this project also, I will participate if there's already.

[canhchuacaro1]

I have read your article, follow me, taking advantage of Bitcoin and Ethereum platform is a smart idea
current,Ethereum and Bitcoin virtual currency are the two most powerful
I believe that your project will be a success

[mrjoy15]

Seems like an interesting and promising project in 2017.
Hopefully Qtum ICO will success coz you guys are intoducing us a samart idea.However already joined signature campaign next definitely will be watching this ANN thread for further information latest news and other promotion and obviously will feel pretty good if near announced social media campaign.

[nelson4lov]

Qtum seems like a promising project. I'm always glad to see new Blockchain that comes with support for both businesses and consumers while utilizing Bitcoin and ethereum smart contract features. It's good to know The Mobile market will centered for growth. I'll be keeping an eye on the to see how Qtum turns out

[Qtum]

And what about my payment? I've translated your topic to russian. You can check it https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1749692.0
But i didn't receive any paiment for my job. You're just ignoring my PM and post in this thread. Ignoring isn't good strategy for business at this forum.

Was this bounty approved?

[Flavinho Junior]

Looks like a solid and bold project, the kind of thing you don't see in every corner.

May I help to translate it to Portuguese?

[Qtum]

Translators are welcome to claim bounties, and will be paid in Bitcoin.

Our team can do the translations for:

Chinese
English
Swedish
Arabic
French
Spanish
Russian
Belarusian
Macedonian

We will approve each bounty, and we ask that the translators post a link to their work and the transaction ID in this thread.

There will be bounties for other types of work posted later.

And what about my payment? I've translated your topic to russian. You can check it https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1749692.0
But i didn't receive any paiment for my job. You're just ignoring my PM and post in this thread. Ignoring isn't good strategy for business at this forum.

Was this bounty approved?

How does it's must be aproved? You can check my translation using this link.
I saw that you pay another people for their translations. They just wrote something like "I ll take turkish" and after their work they post here link for it. I did like them.

We need to approve each bounty, there is almost 100 private messages in this inbox of people trying to claim bounties for (possible) fake translations.  One guy has private messaged me 3-5 times a day wanting money for his fake translation for weeks now.

This message I quoted clearly states we need to approve each bounty, and we do not need a Russian translation.  We have not paid even approved translations for a few days, in the hopes that the Bitcointalk community would catch the dishonest google translate people.

We can pay for for your translation, but I don't want to set a precedent here, this will be an exception.  We already have a Russian translation from Alex, others have done one and asked for payment.

Post your BTC address and we will pay this within a day or two.

[JoeyDaMan7]

This looks legit from what I'm reading so far. Can't wait to see more from this project!

[johhnyUA]

Translators are welcome to claim bounties, and will be paid in Bitcoin.

Our team can do the translations for:

Chinese
English
Swedish
Arabic
French
Spanish
Russian
Belarusian
Macedonian

We will approve each bounty, and we ask that the translators post a link to their work and the transaction ID in this thread.

There will be bounties for other types of work posted later.

And what about my payment? I've translated your topic to russian. You can check it https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1749692.0
But i didn't receive any paiment for my job. You're just ignoring my PM and post in this thread. Ignoring isn't good strategy for business at this forum.

Was this bounty approved?

How does it's must be aproved? You can check my translation using this link.
I saw that you pay another people for their translations. They just wrote something like "I ll take turkish" and after their work they post here link for it. I did like them.

We need to approve each bounty, there is almost 100 private messages in this inbox of people trying to claim bounties for (possible) fake translations.  One guy has private messaged me 3-5 times a day wanting money for his fake translation for weeks now.

This message I quoted clearly states we need to approve each bounty, and we do not need a Russian translation.  We have not paid even approved translations for a few days, in the hopes that the Bitcointalk community would catch the dishonest google translate people.

We can pay for for your translation, but I don't want to set a precedent here, this will be an exception.  We already have a Russian translation from Alex, others have done one and asked for payment.

Post your BTC address and we will pay this within a day or two.

Thank you. But in your post you said that you "can do" translation into this languages. And I thought that you hadn't done it then you posted your message. It would better to say something like "we've already done it" or "we do it by ourselves" to cancel  situations like that  
Little missundestanding happened.  
But thank you that you've understood me.
my btc address - 1N2w2o2RkRiNQaKKKfdPUzhG6sWfU3qpLV

[mummybtc]

I like what the team is trying to do, they want to capitalise on the success of both Ethereum and Bitcoin, but I just don't know if they can do better than RSK. To me the idea is very similar to RSK if not RSK concept.

[ije07]

http://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-angels-invest-1-million-bitcoin-ethereum-hybrid-qtum/

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/qtum-connecting-blockchain-technology-with-the-commercial-world-1484145776

http://www.nasdaq.com/article/qtum-connecting-blockchain-technology-with-the-commercial-world-cm732079

Qtum (Quantum) is an open source, decentralized project that aims to capitalize on the success of Bitcoin, while competing for the Decentralized Application (DAPP) and Smart Contract market.  Our goal is to work with industry partners, and launch the first Value Transfer Protocol (VTP).  This will streamline daily business routines, and allow for easier adoption. Qtum aims to become the first platform with Smart Contracts that execute as part of an Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO).

Instead of reinventing the wheel with a completely new codebase, Qtum is based on Bitcoin Core  v0.13 and Proof-of-Stake 3.0 (POS).  Qtum’s method allows Smart Contracts to be operated without the need for accounts, and existing Ethereum applications can be ported to the Qtum Blockchain.  Qtum Core development will be directed by the Qtum Foundation, which will be overseen by an established auditing firm.

This project aims not to be another medium for exchange, there are enough Blockchain projects to fill this demand.  Instead, focus will be directed at various sectors where technology could streamline operations.  All of this will fall into the framework of Decentralized Applications, based on a modified version of the Ethereum Virtual Machine.  

There is a need for a stable codebase, consumers and businesses want confidence that their monetary value is not at risk of sudden incidents.  This is why we are basing Quantum on Bitcoin Core for stability, and Blackcoin POS3.0 for consensus.

Technical Summary

In this section we will discuss the Qtum Blockchain, a new Cryptocurrency created for consumers and businesses. Qtum is designed to be secure, stable, and fast. Quantum has expanded the scripting language of Bitcoin Core, so that it will now be possible to run Smart Contracts based on the Unspent Transaction Output model (UTXO).  This means Qtum will not require the use of accounts to execute contracts between interested parties. Existing Ethereum Smart Contracts can be ported to Qtum with minimal changes. Other virtual machines and programming languages will be supported as the project matures. There will be functionality for third party data feeds and oracles, along with ‘off chain’ data processing. Qtum’s consensus model will utilize Sunny King’s classic Proof-of-Stake, which will secure the Blockchain, while rewarding coin holders.

Qtum aims to bring a new ‘Value Transfer Protocol’ to the industry. Bitcoin has done a tremendous service to the commerce and finance industry by providing a means of value transfer, and we would like to expand on this momentum. We plan to support the Qtum Blockchain with Smart Contracts that allow users to control coins by taking advantage of various Internet Protocols.
One project that will be released as a working beta is SpringEmail, which uses a modified Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).  This allows users to send and receive Qtum as part of an e-mail.  We call this hybrid protocol “BiSMTP”.  This should lessen the learning curve for users interested in Qtum but do not have a wallet.


For more information, please see:
http://www.8btc.com/qtum-springemail-bismtp


One of Qtum’s growth strategies is the mobile telecommunications market.  There is a vast amount of consumers that may not be aware of digital currencies, but could be introduced to Qtum by means of a viral marketing campaign.  This does not mean that the average user isn’t accustomed to paying with their mobile devices.  In China, Wechat leverages their userbase of over half a billion people, to make payments for everyday goods and services.  Just like Apple Pay, they make a quick scan with their device at the point of sale, and the money is deducted from their account.  We plan to build Quantum applications that integrate into the popular messaging platforms like: Wechat, WhatsApp, Viber, and so forth.  We call this the Qtum “Go Mobile” strategy.  


The English version of the whitepaper is being edited, and will be released in January 2017.

To summarize, the technical features of Qtum include:

1. Ethereum Virtual Machine running on the Bitcoin UTXO model
2. Compatibility layer for Ethereum Blockchain model, which allows for easy porting of existing Ethereum and Solidity contracts
3. Blackcoin's Proof Of Stake 3.0, which ensures efficiency and security
4. Ability to manage contracts from mobile wallets without running a full node
5. Most existing tools built for Bitcoin and some BIPs will continue to be compatible with Qtum blockchain
6. Oracles and datafeeds built on top of the Ethereum Virtual Machine

OPPORTUNITY

Qtum plans to deliver a business friendly platform that can push forward Blockchain technology.  This means it’s not just a retail coin, in which a merchant can create invoices for products or services.  The opportunity for industry and business to make use of a public ledger is enormous.  For an entity to be able to sell a product or service, provide the customer proof of purchase, and then maintain that item throughout its lifespan is invaluable.  

There is big interest in Blockchain technology, especially in the finance industry.  Currently, banks are applying for many Blockchain patents.  This may be because they are fact finding, or plan to adopt technology into their core products and services.  A lot of large corporations find themselves becoming too big, stale, and uncompetitive.  Blockchain (and other disruptive technology) may threaten their business model in the years to come.

Through the Qtum Foundation, our goal is to facilitate these large organizations to adopt digital currency and blockchain technology into their mainstream operations.  We will do this simply by introducing the power of Blockchain technology, and see whether there’s a place for it in their business model.

Qtum is currently talking with a few corporations in China about strategic partnerships, but it is still too early to make announcements.  At this point, the main focus is the social network, telecommunications, finance, and supply chain industries.  Third party development will play a large role in the adoption of Qtum (and Blockchain as a whole).  At this stage, most industries we have spoken with are curious about Blockchain, and whether it can improve or threaten their business.



Meet Our Team:

Qtum core team comprises of several members, spanning the globe.  

Patrick Dai (China/Singapore) - Project Leader/ Co-Founder
Neil Sakr (Morocco/China) - Chief Blockchain Architect / Co-Founder
Jordan Earls (USA) - Lead Developer / Co-Founder
Caspal (China) - Qtum Developer
Qiyu (China) - Qtum Web developer
Alex (Belarus)- Qtum Developer
Time Markov (Macedonia)- Qtum Developer
Mike Palencia (China / Colombia) - Project Manager
Brett (Canada) - PR / Community
John Scianna (USA / China) -  PR / Press
Ibai Basabe(USA/China)-PhD Product Manager/Researcher
Carry Shen (China) - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) process control

Community

Website: Launching soon

Source code: https://git.qtum.org/qtum/  Source will be available soon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/QtumOfficial

QQ group: 518192421

Slack channel:  https://qtumslack.herokuapp.com/

Wechat group:

Bounties are available, and will be listed soon.  Please post what you can offer in the thread.


Press:

Quantum has generated some press, due to our attendance at conferences and Blockchain events.  Some press sites have picked up on our development before officially launching, please visit these links below:

• Global Blockchain Summit in Shanghai: "Uniting the Networks" of Blockchain Technology
• Qtum Blockchain Ports POS 3.0 to Bitcoin Core 0.13
• Qtum Introduces Master Contracts and ID Identification
• Qtum Virtual Machine and Gas Mechanism Design Principle Part One
• Qtum Innovation Project, Building an Ecosystem Other Than Bitcoin and Ethereum
• Qtum: Building The Bridge
• Qtum Team Wins The Best Innovation At Second Global Blockchain Summit
• Will The Financial Industry Use Blockchain? Qtum Offers This Possibility  
• Quantum Team Wins MVP
• Why Build Another Blockchain?
• Qtum Chinese Whitepaper
• Helping Newcomers Use Blockchain Technology
• Qtum Team Introduces New Blockchain
• IBM Blockchain Summit 2016 Best Innovation Award
• Qtum Announces Their First Community Project:  SpringEmail

What about bounty? is it held?
and how the workings of this project?  I was a bit of confusion to promote it

thank you sir .. this good

[Chinesegandalf]

This is one of the most stunning project , Hopefully you guys will make this Qtum happen Asap. We are so excited to try and feel the new generation of crypto.
Wishing your team good luck!

[Qtum]

Technode, a Chinese technology site, just wrote an article about Qtum

You can retweet it here:  https://twitter.com/QtumOfficial/status/819899764372180992

[Superzpay]

I read all about your project at the time when I saw your signature campaign. I came here to see that is that legit or just another scam. But after reading about your plannings and the goal of project and your preparation for the project I found that it is really a great project.

[n691309]

I see that you got an award from the Blockchain Summit 2016 but will you join this summit, the Blockchain Summit 2017 which is going to happen at February 9, 2017, I think that there will be lots of questions and the answers could be useful/helpful for the community!

[HatakeKakashi]

Good luck to qtum I hope your project will become successful. I want to know when qtum launche or release?
Can you give the link of signature campaign .? Thanks op. Thanks and godbless

[tribanogrami]

I like ur project and u have great team. I know from chat platform. Really helpful. I like this company despite ur unfair signature campaign manager

And also i admire to ur logo really fantastic Great job!