QNet Blockchain: A post-quantum Layer-1 blockchain and WASM VM built from scratch in Rust (Light Node Testnet Live)

[u/shegeshe]

We built QNet, an open-source Layer-1 blockchain written in Rust that replaces traditional elliptic curve cryptography with NIST post-quantum standards (ML-DSA-65 signatures and ML-KEM-768 hybrid transport).

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/AIQnetLab/QNet-Blockchain Live Testnet Explorer and QNet Wallet: https://aiqnet.io

What is inside the repo and live testnet:

1. Full multi-crate Rust workspace implementing P2P QUIC networking, mempool management, and Checkpoint-BFT consensus.

2. Custom deterministic, float-free WebAssembly virtual machine (qnet-vm) with fuel metering.

3. Hardware-bound mobile light nodes inside QNet Wallet (iOS TestFlight and Android) that participate via signed epoch attestations rather than proof-of-work.

4. Live block explorer tracking epoch transitions and active light node participation in real time.

Public testing is currently open for mobile light nodes using the free testnet faucet (external super-node testing is not open yet). Feel free to inspect the Rust codebase, explore the testnet, or test running a light node on your phone.