The quantum-proof currency built for the post-quantum era.
Lattice-based cryptography · Zero-knowledge proofs · Decentralized consensus
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Current blockchain networks rely on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and RSA — algorithms that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break using Shor's algorithm. When that day comes, every wallet, every signature, and every transaction on legacy chains becomes vulnerable.
Hypercorn doesn't wait for that day. It's ready now.
🔐 Quantum-Resistant by Default — Every transaction is signed using CRYSTALS-Dilithium (FIPS 204) and keys are encapsulated via CRYSTALS-Kyber (FIPS 203), both NIST post-quantum standards. No opt-in. No migration. Quantum security from block zero.
⚡ Husk Consensus — A novel proof-of-stake consensus mechanism that achieves finality in under 3 seconds with minimal energy consumption. Validators stake $CORN and participate in a layered attestation protocol inspired by shucking layers of a husk.
🕵️ zk-KERNEL Privacy — Optional zero-knowledge transaction layer powered by lattice-based zk-SNARKs. Prove validity without revealing sender, receiver, or amount.
🌐 Silkchain Interoperability — Native cross-chain bridge protocol for trustless asset transfers between Hypercorn and EVM-compatible chains.
📐 Cob Smart Contracts — Turing-complete smart contract runtime with a Rust-based DSL designed for safety and formal verification.
- Rust >= 1.78
- Cargo
- OpenSSL 3.x
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended for validators)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/hypercorn-network/hypercorn.git
cd hypercorn
# Build from source
cargo build --release
# Run a local node
./target/release/hypercorn --config config/testnet.toml# Generate a new quantum-safe keypair
hypercorn wallet create --algo dilithium3
# Output:
# 🌽 Wallet created!
# Address: hc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfj...
# Mnemonic: harvest quantum lattice shield ...
# ⚠️ Store your mnemonic securely. It cannot be recovered.hypercorn tx send \
--to hc1qabc...def \
--amount 50.0 \
--fee 0.001 \
--sign┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ APPLICATION LAYER │
│ Cob Smart Contracts · DApps · Wallets │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ PRIVACY LAYER │
│ zk-KERNEL (lattice zk-SNARKs) │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ CONSENSUS LAYER │
│ Husk PoS · Validator Attestation │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ NETWORK LAYER │
│ libp2p · Gossip Protocol · Kademlia │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ CRYPTOGRAPHY LAYER │
│ CRYSTALS-Dilithium · CRYSTALS-Kyber · SPHINCS+ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
| Function | Algorithm | NIST Standard | Security Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Signatures | CRYSTALS-Dilithium | FIPS 204 | Level 3 (AES-192 equivalent) |
| Key Encapsulation | CRYSTALS-Kyber | FIPS 203 | Level 3 |
| Hash-Based Signatures | SPHINCS+ | FIPS 205 | Level 5 (fallback) |
| Hashing | SHAKE-256 | FIPS 202 | 256-bit quantum |
| zk Proofs | Lattice-based zk-SNARKs | — | Post-quantum |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | $CORN |
| Max Supply | 21,000,000,000 CORN |
| Block Time | ~2.8 seconds |
| Block Reward | 64 CORN (halving every 4 years) |
| Minimum Stake | 10,000 CORN |
| Transaction Fee Model | EIP-1559 style burn + tip |
Validator Rewards 45% ████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Ecosystem Fund 20% █████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Team & Advisors 15% ███████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Public Sale 10% █████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Liquidity Mining 5% ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Community Grants 5% ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Team tokens are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff.
- Throughput: ~4,200 TPS (testnet benchmarks)
- Finality: < 3 seconds
- Signature Size: ~2,420 bytes (Dilithium3)
- Public Key Size: ~1,952 bytes
- Minimum Validator Hardware: 4 cores, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD, 100 Mbps
| Phase | Name | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Germination | Q1 2026 | ✅ Whitepaper & cryptographic audits |
| 1 | Seedling | Q2 2026 | 🔄 Public testnet launch |
| 2 | Stalk | Q4 2026 | 🔲 Mainnet genesis + wallet releases |
| 3 | Tassel | Q2 2027 | 🔲 zk-KERNEL privacy layer |
| 4 | Harvest | Q4 2027 | 🔲 Silkchain bridge + Cob VM v2 |
| 5 | Golden | 2028+ | 🔲 DAO governance + full decentralization |
hypercorn/
├── core/ # Consensus engine & block processing
├── crypto/ # Post-quantum cryptographic primitives
├── network/ # P2P networking & gossip protocol
├── cob-vm/ # Smart contract virtual machine
├── zk-kernel/ # Zero-knowledge proof system
├── wallet/ # CLI & SDK wallet implementation
├── node/ # Full node binary
├── config/ # Network configuration files
├── docs/ # Technical documentation
└── tests/ # Integration & fuzzing tests
We welcome contributions from cryptographers, systems engineers, and blockchain developers.
# Fork, clone, and create a branch
git checkout -b feat/your-feature
# Run the test suite
cargo test --all
# Run the linter
cargo clippy --all-targets
# Submit a PR against `develop`Please read CONTRIBUTING.md before submitting. All PRs require:
- Passing CI (tests + clippy + fmt)
- At least one reviewer approval
- Signed commits (DCO)
If you discover a vulnerability, do not open a public issue. Please email security@hypercorn.network with details. We operate a bug bounty program — responsible disclosures are rewarded.
Built for the post-quantum world. Grown from the kernel up.
Copyright © 2026 Hypercorn Foundation. Released under the MIT License.