What makes Qtum unique compared to Ethereum?

Qtum uses Bitcoin's UTXO model for accounting (more predictable and secure) while adding an EVM for smart contract compatibility — a hybrid approach not found in most blockchains.

Can I swap QTUM without KYC?

Yes. SyntheticSwap supports QTUM swaps with no registration or identity verification.

What is offline staking in Qtum?

Qtum's offline staking allows cold wallets (hardware wallets, paper wallets) to delegate staking rights to an online node without moving coins, combining security and staking rewards.

Is Qtum compatible with Ethereum dApps?

Qtum supports Solidity smart contracts and is EVM-compatible, meaning Ethereum dApps can be ported to Qtum with minimal modifications.

What is Qtum's target market?

Qtum has a strong presence in China and Southeast Asia, often used for enterprise blockchain applications and as a smart contract platform with a focus on mobile and IoT use cases.

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Qtum

Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Combining Bitcoin UTXO and Ethereum VM

Launch Year

2017

Consensus

Proof of Stake (MPoS)

Max Supply

107,822,406 QTUM

Block Time

~128 seconds

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About Qtum

Qtum is a blockchain platform that combines Bitcoin's UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to create a PoS blockchain supporting smart contracts. Founded by Patrick Dai in 2016 and launched in 2017, Qtum bridges the reliability and security of Bitcoin's accounting model with Ethereum's programmability. Qtum's Mutualized Proof of Stake (MPoS) consensus mechanism distributes block rewards among multiple stakers to prevent centralization. Qtum supports Solidity smart contracts and is particularly popular in China and Asia as an enterprise blockchain platform.

History

2016

Qtum founded by Patrick Dai; raises $15.6M in ICO, one of the largest at the time.

2017

Qtum mainnet launches combining Bitcoin UTXO model with Ethereum Virtual Machine for smart contracts.

2018

Qtum launches x86 virtual machine support and offline staking feature.

2020

Qtum introduces offline staking, allowing cold wallets to delegate staking rights without moving funds.

2022

Qtum FastLane feature improves transaction throughput and block time predictability.

2024

Qtum continues EVM compatibility upgrades and enterprise blockchain adoption in Asian markets.

How to Swap QTUM

Exchanging Qtum (QTUM) on SyntheticSwap requires no account creation or identity documents. Open SyntheticSwap, choose QTUM as your source or target coin, provide your destination wallet address, and review the floating rate displayed. After sending QTUM from your personal wallet to the deposit address, the swap processes automatically and your chosen asset is delivered directly to your wallet. SyntheticSwap never holds your funds at any point during the process.

How to Store QTUM

QTUM is stored in wallets supporting the Qtum blockchain. The official Qtum Core Wallet (full node) provides staking. Qtum Electrum is a lightweight desktop option. Mobile wallets include Qtum's official mobile app. Hardware wallets Ledger and Trezor support QTUM natively.

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