✅ LATEST VERSION (Nov 3, 2025): v1.0.6 for Windows is now available! Critical batch file bug fixed - works on all systems. Download below! 🎉

The Future of Cryptocurrency is
Quantum-Resistant

Dilithion is an experimental cryptocurrency built from the ground up for the post-quantum era.

NIST
PQC Standardized
Algorithm
Dilithium3
Source Code
Open Source
Test Suite
93% Passing

TESTNET IS NOW LIVE!

Join the testing phase • Test pass rate: 93% • Mainnet launches January 1, 2026

View Testnet Guide →

TESTNET ACTIVE - Coins Have NO Value - For Testing Only - AI-Assisted Development

Mainnet Launch Countdown

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January 1, 2026 00:00:00 UTC

Download Testnet Testnet Guide

Join the Testnet

Help us test Dilithion before the mainnet launch. Find bugs, test features, and earn recognition as an early contributor.

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Quick Start Guide

Follow our comprehensive testnet launch guide to get started in minutes.

Read Guide
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Start Mining

Easy one-click start! Just run the launcher script and you're mining:

Windows: Double-click START-MINING.bat
Linux/Mac: ./start-mining.sh
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CLI Wallet

Easy command-line wallet tools now available! Check balance, send transactions, generate addresses:

./dilithion-wallet balance
./dilithion-wallet send
Wallet Guide
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Report Bugs

Found an issue? Report it on GitHub and help improve Dilithion.

GitHub Issues
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Join Community

Connect with other testers and developers on Discord and GitHub.

Discord Server

Official Testnet Seed Node

Connect to our 24/7 seed node for optimal network connectivity:

  • IP Address: 170.64.203.134
  • Port: 18444 (testnet)
  • Location: DigitalOcean (Australia)
  • Uptime: 24/7 availability
  • Capacity: Up to 117 concurrent connections

Important Testnet Information

  • Testnet coins have NO monetary value - For testing purposes only
  • Testnet may be reset at any time - Don't rely on testnet data
  • Test pass rate: 93% (13/14 tests passing)
  • Launch date: October 28, 2025
  • Mainnet launch: January 1, 2026 (target)

Why Dilithion?

Quantum-Resistant

Uses CRYSTALS-Dilithium, a NIST-standardized post-quantum signature scheme. Your coins are safe from quantum computers.

Fast & Efficient

4-minute block time optimized for large post-quantum signatures. 2.5x faster confirmations than Bitcoin.

Fair Launch

No premine, no ICO, no VC allocation. 100% proof-of-work. Everyone starts equal on January 1, 2026.

CPU Mining

RandomX proof-of-work keeps mining accessible. No expensive ASICs required—mine with your CPU.

Bitcoin Supply Model

21 million DIL total supply. Block reward halving every 210,000 blocks. Predictable, deflationary economics.

Decentralized

Fully peer-to-peer network. No central authority, no master nodes, no staking. Pure proof-of-work.

Network Statistics

Testnet: LIVE NOW | Mainnet: January 1, 2026

Block Height
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Network Hash Rate
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Difficulty
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Total Supply
0 DIL
Current Block Reward
50 DIL
Next Halving
210,000 blocks
Last Block Time
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Average Block Time
4 minutes

Getting Started

1

Download the Software

Download the Dilithion node software for your platform. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Go to Downloads
2

Extract the Package

Unzip (Windows) or extract the .tar.gz (Linux/Mac) to a folder on your computer.

# Linux/Mac
tar -xzf dilithion-testnet-v1.0.0-linux-x64-fixed.tar.gz
cd dilithion-testnet-v1.0.0-linux-x64-fixed/
3

Choose Your Start Method

Option 1 (Easiest): Double-click START-MINING.bat (Windows) or run ./start-mining.sh (Linux/Mac)

Option 2: Run the interactive wizard: SETUP-AND-START.bat or ./setup-and-start.sh

Option 3: Just run dilithion-node.exe (Windows) or ./dilithion-node (Linux/Mac) with no arguments!

All three methods auto-configure everything. You'll be mining in seconds!

4

You're Mining!

That's it! Your node automatically:

  • Connects to the official seed node
  • Syncs the blockchain
  • Creates a wallet
  • Starts mining testnet DIL

To check your balance, run: ./check-wallet-balance

Mining Tips

  • Auto-Start: No configuration needed! Scripts auto-detect your CPU and connect to seed node
  • Testnet Difficulty: 256x easier than mainnet for rapid testing—you'll mine blocks quickly!
  • CPU Threads: Auto-detection uses 50-75% of your CPU cores (customizable in wizard)
  • Expected Hash Rate: ~66 H/s per CPU core (Intel i5/i7)
  • Stop Anytime: Press Ctrl+C to stop mining—completely safe
  • Testnet = No Value: These coins are for testing only, not real money

Download Dilithion

Choose your platform and get started

All Platforms Available!

Windows (x64) • Linux (x64) • macOS (ARM64 Apple Silicon)

Quality Assured: All packages have passed comprehensive security and functionality audits (50/50 tests passed).

Easy Installation: Download, extract, and run! No compiler needed. No configuration required.

Each package includes one-click launcher scripts, interactive setup wizard, and beginner-friendly README.

Get mining in under 60 seconds!

Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit x86-64) - ✅ Latest: v1.0.6 (Nov 3)

✅ Download ZIP (2.5 MB) 📝 Release Notes
v1.0.6-testnet • x64 • Critical Batch File Fix • Simplified & Reliable

Contains: START-MINING.bat, SETUP-AND-START.bat, README, Binaries, Runtime DLLs

🔧 Fixed in v1.0.6: Critical batch file syntax error fixed. v1.0.0-v1.0.5 are non-functional - upgrade immediately!

Linux

Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch (64-bit x86-64) - ⚠️ Use FIXED version (Nov 2 update)

✅ Download TAR.GZ - FIXED (1.1 MB) v1.0.0-testnet • x64 • FIXED: dependency checks, wallet CLI included • Interactive Setup

Contains: start-mining.sh, setup-and-start.sh, dilithion-wallet, README, Binaries

Install dependencies:
Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install libleveldb-dev libsnappy-dev
Fedora: sudo dnf install leveldb-devel snappy-devel
Arch: sudo pacman -S leveldb snappy

macOS

macOS 10.15+ (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 & Intel) - ⚠️ Use FIXED version (Nov 2 update)

✅ Download TAR.GZ - FIXED (922 KB) v1.0.0-testnet • x64 • FIXED: dependency checks, wallet CLI included • Interactive Setup

Contains: start-mining.sh, setup-and-start.sh, dilithion-wallet, README, Binaries

⚠️ macOS Gatekeeper: Unsigned files may show "cannot be verified" warning.
Fix: Right-click file → Open, or System Settings → Privacy & Security → Allow Anyway

Requires: leveldb (install via Homebrew: brew install leveldb)

Security Notice: Antivirus & Code Signing

Why might antivirus software flag these files?

During the testnet phase, our executables are not digitally code-signed. This is normal for open-source testnet software and doesn't mean the files are dangerous—it simply means we haven't purchased a code signing certificate yet.

Windows SmartScreen and some antivirus programs may show warnings for unsigned executables. This is a false positive. All our binaries are compiled from open-source code available on GitHub.

How to verify the files are legitimate:

  1. Download the corresponding .sha256 checksum file from GitHub Releases
  2. Verify the SHA256 hash matches:
    • Windows: certutil -hashfile filename.exe SHA256
    • Linux: sha256sum -c filename.sha256
    • macOS: shasum -a 256 -c filename.sha256
  3. Review the source code on GitHub

Future plans: Before mainnet launch (January 1, 2026), all binaries will be digitally code-signed to eliminate false positives and build trust.

Build from Source

Developers can compile Dilithion from source code:

git clone https://github.com/WillBarton888/dilithion.git
cd dilithion
make
View on GitHub

Technical Specifications

Signature Algorithm
CRYSTALS-Dilithium3 (NIST PQC Standard)
Proof-of-Work
RandomX (CPU-optimized, ASIC-resistant)
Hash Function
SHA-3 (Keccak-256, quantum-resistant)
Block Time
4 minutes (240 seconds)
Block Size
4 MB (optimized for PQC signatures)
Total Supply
21,000,000 DIL (fixed cap)
Initial Block Reward
50 DIL
Halving Period
Every 210,000 blocks (~1.6 years)
Difficulty Adjustment
Every 2,016 blocks (~5.6 days)
Divisibility
1 DIL = 100,000,000 ions
Transaction Fee
~0.001-0.003 DIL (dynamic)
P2P Port
8444
RPC Port
8332
Read the Whitepaper

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Dilithion

Dilithion is an experimental post-quantum cryptocurrency that uses CRYSTALS-Dilithium, a NIST-standardized digital signature algorithm designed to resist attacks from quantum computers. Unlike Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that use ECDSA (vulnerable to quantum attacks), Dilithion is built from the ground up for the quantum era.

Quantum computers threaten current cryptocurrency security. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break ECDSA signatures used by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most cryptocurrencies, allowing attackers to steal coins. NIST estimates this threat could materialize within 10-15 years.

Dilithion uses post-quantum cryptography standardized by NIST in 2024, making it resistant to both classical and quantum computer attacks. This ensures your coins remain secure in the quantum era.

Similarities: 21 million coin supply, proof-of-work mining, halving every 210,000 blocks, decentralized peer-to-peer network, no premine or ICO.

Differences:

  • Signatures: Dilithium3 (quantum-resistant) vs ECDSA (quantum-vulnerable)
  • Block time: 4 minutes vs 10 minutes (2.5x faster confirmations)
  • Mining: RandomX (CPU-only) vs SHA-256 (ASIC-dominated)
  • Transaction size: Larger due to post-quantum signatures (signature: 3.3 KB, pubkey: 1.9 KB vs ~250 bytes total for Bitcoin)

Testnet coins have ZERO monetary value. The testnet is for testing purposes only and may be reset at any time. Do not store anything of value on the testnet.

The testnet software is experimental and has not undergone professional security audit. Use it to learn, test, and report bugs—not to store real value. Wait for the mainnet launch on January 1, 2026 for production use.

No. Dilithion uses RandomX proof-of-work, which is optimized for CPUs and designed to be ASIC-resistant and GPU-inefficient. This keeps mining accessible to everyone with a regular computer.

GPU and ASIC mining would provide no advantage and would actually be slower and less efficient than CPU mining. Any modern CPU can mine Dilithion effectively.

Total supply: 21 million DIL (same as Bitcoin)

Initial reward: 50 DIL per block

Halving: Every 210,000 blocks (~1.6 years with 4-minute blocks)

Final halving: Around 2089 when block reward becomes negligible

This creates predictable, deflationary economics similar to Bitcoin's proven model.

Target date: January 1, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

The testnet is currently live for testing and bug reporting. We're conducting extensive testing to ensure mainnet stability and security. Join the testnet now to help us prepare for a successful mainnet launch!

We welcome contributions from the community:

  • Test the testnet: Mine, make transactions, and report bugs on GitHub Issues
  • Code contributions: Submit pull requests on GitHub
  • Documentation: Help improve guides, tutorials, and documentation
  • Community: Join GitHub Discussions to help others
  • Security: Report vulnerabilities to security@dilithion.org

Dilithion is developed with AI assistance (Claude Code) working alongside human oversight. The AI helps with:

  • Code generation and optimization
  • Documentation and website development
  • Bug fixing and testing
  • Implementation of cryptographic standards

However, all critical decisions, cryptographic implementations, and security architecture are reviewed by humans. The CRYSTALS-Dilithium algorithm itself is developed by world-class cryptographers and standardized by NIST—not AI-generated.

We believe in full transparency about our development process. AI is a tool that accelerates development while maintaining security and correctness through rigorous testing and peer review.

Multiple ways to get help: