Dilithion: A Post-Quantum Cryptocurrency

Version 1.0

October 2025 Launch Date: January 1, 2026

Abstract

Dilithion is a decentralized cryptocurrency designed from the ground up for the post-quantum era. As quantum computers advance toward breaking classical cryptographic systems like ECDSA and RSA, the need for quantum-resistant blockchain technology becomes critical. Dilithion addresses this threat by implementing CRYSTALS-Dilithium, a NIST-standardized post-quantum digital signature scheme, combined with RandomX proof-of-work for ASIC-resistant CPU mining.

This whitepaper presents Dilithion's technical architecture, consensus parameters optimized for large post-quantum signatures, economic model, and roadmap for sustainable decentralized currency in the quantum age.

Key Features:

Post-quantum security: CRYSTALS-Dilithium (NIST FIPS 204)

ASIC-resistant mining: RandomX proof-of-work

Optimized consensus: 4-minute blocks for large signature propagation

Fair distribution: No premine, pure proof-of-work launch

Fixed supply: 21 million coins

Launch: January 1, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC

Important Disclosure

Experimental Nature: Dilithion is an experimental cryptocurrency project. This software has NOT been professionally audited and may contain bugs or vulnerabilities. Use at your own risk. AI-Assisted Development: This project was developed with AI assistance (Anthropic's Claude Code). While AI tools enable rapid development and comprehensive documentation, all code requires careful human review and community scrutiny. We believe in full transparency about our development methods. No Guarantees: This project comes with no guarantee of success, security, or value. Users assume all risks. This is not financial advice. Do your own research (DYOR) before participating.

[Introduction: The Quantum Threat](#1-introduction-the-quantum-threat)

[Post-Quantum Cryptography](#2-post-quantum-cryptography)

[Technical Architecture](#3-technical-architecture)

[Consensus Mechanism](#4-consensus-mechanism)

[Economic Model](#5-economic-model)

[Network Security](#6-network-security)

[Roadmap](#7-roadmap)

[Conclusion](#8-conclusion)

1. Introduction: The Quantum Threat

1.1 The Problem

Modern cryptocurrency security relies on classical cryptography:

ECDSA (Bitcoin, Ethereum): Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm

RSA: Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption

SHA-256: Secure Hash Algorithm (for mining) Shor's Algorithm (1994) demonstrated that quantum computers can break ECDSA and RSA in polynomial time. While SHA-256 mining receives only a modest speedup (Grover's algorithm), digital signatures are critically vulnerable.

1.2 Timeline to Quantum Threat

Current State (2025):

IBM: 1,121-qubit quantum computer (Condor)

Google: Quantum supremacy claimed

China: Pan-Jianwei's quantum network Expert Estimates:

2030-2035: Cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQC)

Breaking Bitcoin: Estimated 1,500-3,000 logical qubits required

Current trajectory: Doubling qubits every ~2 years Conclusion: Cryptocurrencies must transition to post-quantum cryptography now to remain secure over their multi-decade lifespan.

1.3 Existing Cryptocurrency Vulnerability

|----------------|------------------|---------------------|-----------------|

Critical Issue: Retrofitting existing blockchains with post-quantum cryptography requires:

Hard fork (community consensus required)

Wallet migrations (user action required)

Backward compatibility challenges

Risk of botched transition Dilithion's Solution: Start with post-quantum cryptography from genesis block.

2. Post-Quantum Cryptography

2.1 CRYSTALS-Dilithium

Selection Process:

NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization (2016-2024)

82 initial submissions

Multiple rounds of evaluation

Winner: CRYSTALS-Dilithium (2022)

Standardized: FIPS 204 (August 2024) Why Dilithium?

Security: Based on hard lattice problems (Module-LWE, Module-SIS)

Performance: Fast signing and verification

Standardization: Official NIST standard

Analysis: Years of public cryptanalysis, no serious breaks

Versatility: Three security levels (Dilithium2, 3, 5) Dilithion uses Dilithium3:

Security level: NIST Level 3 (equivalent to AES-192)

Public key size: 1,952 bytes

Signature size: 3,309 bytes

Signing speed: ~1-2 milliseconds

Verification speed: ~1 millisecond

2.2 Comparison to Classical Cryptography

|--------|-------------------|------------|-------|

| Signing time | <1 ms | 1-2 ms | Comparable |

| Verify time | ~1 ms | ~1 ms | Identical |

| Quantum safe? | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Critical advantage |

Trade-off: Dilithion transactions are ~15x larger than Bitcoin transactions, but provide quantum resistance.

2.3 SHA-3 Hashing

Dilithion uses SHA-3 (Keccak) throughout:

Address generation: SHA3-256

Transaction IDs: SHA3-256

Merkle trees: SHA3-256

Wallet encryption: SHA3-512 with PBKDF2 Why SHA-3?

Quantum-resistant (Grover's algorithm provides only quadratic speedup)

NIST standard (FIPS 202)

Different construction than SHA-2 (defense in depth)

Well-analyzed and trusted

3. Technical Architecture

3.1 System Overview


┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Dilithion Network                     │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                           │
│  ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐          │
│  │  Wallet  │◄──►│   Node   │◄──►│  Miner   │          │
│  └──────────┘    └──────────┘    └──────────┘          │
│       │               │                │                 │
│       │         ┌─────┴──────┐        │                 │
│       │         │            │         │                 │
│  ┌────▼────┐  ┌▼─────┐  ┌──▼────┐  ┌▼────────┐        │
│  │Dilithium│  │SHA-3 │  │LevelDB│  │RandomX  │        │
│  │  Sigs   │  │ Hash │  │  DB   │  │   PoW   │        │
│  └─────────┘  └──────┘  └───────┘  └─────────┘        │
│                                                           │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘


3.2 Transaction Structure

cpp
class CTransaction {
    int32_t nVersion;               // Transaction version
    std::vector vin;         // Inputs
    std::vector vout;       // Outputs
    uint32_t nLockTime;             // Lock time
};

class CTxIn {
    COutPoint prevout;              // Previous output reference
    std::vector scriptSig; // Dilithium signature (3,309 bytes)
    uint32_t nSequence;             // Sequence number
};

class CTxOut {
    CAmount nValue;                 // Amount in ions (smallest unit)
    std::vector scriptPubKey; // Dilithium public key (1,952 bytes)
};


Typical Transaction Sizes:
1-input, 1-output: ~3,864 bytes
2-input, 2-output: ~9,598 bytes
Average: ~5,000-7,000 bytes

Comparison to Bitcoin:
Bitcoin typical: ~250 bytes
Dilithion is ~15x larger (trade-off for quantum security)

3.3 Currency Units and Denominations

Base Unit: DIL
Symbol: DIL
Total Supply: 21,000,000 DIL
Decimal Places: 8

Smallest Unit: ions
1 DIL = 100,000,000 ions
Named after "Dilith-ion" - fitting the post-quantum theme
Similar to how Bitcoin uses "satoshis" (named after Satoshi Nakamoto)

Denomination Table:

| Unit Name | Value in ions | Value in DIL | Description |
|-----------|---------------|--------------|-------------|
| ion | 1 | 0.00000001 DIL | Smallest unit (indivisible) |
| kiloion | 1,000 | 0.00001 DIL | Thousand ions |
| megaion | 1,000,000 | 0.01 DIL | Million ions (1 cent) |
| DIL | 100,000,000 | 1 DIL | Base currency unit |

Why "ions"?
Consistent with Dilithion branding
Quantum/scientific theme (from "Dilithium")
Short, memorable, easy to type
Avoids confusion with other cryptocurrencies
Represents the smallest "quantum" of value

Examples:
Minimum transaction fee: 50,000 ions (0.0005 DIL)
Typical transaction: 100,000-300,000 ions (0.001-0.003 DIL)
Block reward (initial): 5,000,000,000 ions (50 DIL)



3.4 Block Structure

cpp
class CBlockHeader {
    int32_t nVersion;               // Block version
    uint256 hashPrevBlock;          // Previous block hash (SHA-3)
    uint256 hashMerkleRoot;         // Merkle root of transactions
    uint32_t nTime;                 // Block timestamp
    uint32_t nBits;                 // Difficulty target (compact)
    uint32_t nNonce;                // RandomX nonce
};

class CBlock {
    CBlockHeader header;            // Block header
    std::vector vtx;  // Transactions
};


Block Properties:
Target time: 4 minutes (240 seconds)
Max size: 4 MB (soft limit, adjustable)
Typical size: ~500 KB - 2 MB
Hash algorithm: RandomX (for mining)
Header hash: SHA-3-256



4. Consensus Mechanism

4.1 RandomX Proof-of-Work

Design Goals:
ASIC-resistant (keep mining decentralized)
CPU-optimized (accessible to everyone)
Memory-hard (prevent brute force)

RandomX Characteristics:
Memory requirement: 2 GB (dataset)
Algorithm: Random code execution
Hash rate: ~60-80 H/s per CPU core (consumer hardware)
ASIC resistance: High (designed to utilize general-purpose CPU features)

Why RandomX?
Proven: Used by Monero since 2019
Fair: Anyone with a CPU can mine
Decentralized: Prevents mining centralization
Secure: Well-analyzed, no shortcuts found

4.2 Block Time: 4 Minutes

Decision Rationale:

Original proposal: 2 minutes (5x faster than Bitcoin)
Final decision: 4 minutes (2.5x faster than Bitcoin)

Why 4 minutes is optimal:

Large Signature Propagation
   - Dilithium signatures: 3,309 bytes each
   - Typical block: 10-50 transactions = 33-165 KB of signatures
   - Global network needs time to propagate
   - 4 minutes reduces orphan rate by ~50% vs 2-minute blocks

Blockchain Growth
   

   2-minute blocks: 720 blocks/day = ~767 GB/year
   4-minute blocks: 360 blocks/day = ~365 GB/year (50% reduction)
   


Balanced Confirmation Time
   

   Bitcoin:    10 min/block × 6 confirmations = 60 minutes
   Dilithion:   4 min/block × 3 confirmations = 12 minutes (5x faster)
   Litecoin:  2.5 min/block × 6 confirmations = 15 minutes
   


Better Emission Schedule
   

   2-min: 62.6% mined in Year 1 (too aggressive)
   4-min: 31.3% mined in Year 1 (balanced distribution)

Global Mining Fairness

- Network latency (200-400ms globally) becomes smaller % of block time

- Miners worldwide have equal opportunity

4.3 Difficulty Adjustment

Algorithm: Similar to Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment

cpp
// Adjust difficulty every 2016 blocks
const int64_t DIFFICULTY_ADJUSTMENT_INTERVAL = 2016;
const int64_t BLOCK_TARGET_SPACING = 240; // 4 minutes

// Target timespan: 2016 blocks × 4 minutes = 5.6 days
const int64_t TARGET_TIMESPAN = DIFFICULTY_ADJUSTMENT_INTERVAL * BLOCK_TARGET_SPACING;

// Difficulty adjustment formula:
new_difficulty = old_difficulty * (actual_time / target_time)

// With bounds:
new_difficulty = clamp(new_difficulty, old_difficulty / 4, old_difficulty * 4)


Properties:
Adjusts every ~5.6 days
Maximum change: 4x per adjustment
Prevents difficulty manipulation attacks
Responsive to hash rate changes

4.4 Timestamp Validation

Rules:
Block time must not be more than 2 hours in the future
Block time must be greater than median-time-past (last 11 blocks)

Prevents:
Time manipulation attacks
Difficulty adjustment gaming
Chain reorganization exploits



5. Economic Model

5.1 Supply Schedule


Total Supply:    21,000,000 DIL (fixed cap)
Initial Reward:  50 DIL per block
Block Time:      4 minutes (240 seconds)
Halving:         Every 210,000 blocks (~1.6 years)


5.2 Emission Schedule

| Halving | Block Range | Reward | Duration | DIL Mined | % of Supply | Cumulative % |
|---------|-------------|--------|----------|-----------|-------------|--------------|
| 0 | 0 - 209,999 | 50 DIL | 1.60 years | 10,500,000 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 1 | 210k - 419,999 | 25 DIL | 1.60 years | 5,250,000 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| 2 | 420k - 629,999 | 12.5 DIL | 1.60 years | 2,625,000 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| 3 | 630k - 839,999 | 6.25 DIL | 1.60 years | 1,312,500 | 6.25% | 93.75% |
| 4+ | 840k+ | <6.25 DIL | ~8 years | ~1,312,500 | ~6.25% | ~100% |

Year-by-Year Emission:
Year 1: 6,570,000 DIL (31.3% of total supply)
Year 2: 5,250,000 DIL (25.0%)
Year 3: 3,285,000 DIL (15.6%)
Year 5: 89.1% mined
Year 13: 99%+ mined

5.3 Comparison to Bitcoin

| Metric | Bitcoin | Dilithion | Ratio |
|--------|---------|-----------|-------|
| Total Supply | 21M BTC | 21M DIL | 1:1 |
| Initial Reward | 50 BTC | 50 DIL | 1:1 |
| Block Time | 10 min | 4 min | 2.5x faster |
| Halving Period | 210,000 blocks | 210,000 blocks | 1:1 |
| First Halving | ~4 years | ~1.6 years | 2.5x faster |
| 99% Mined | ~32 years | ~12.8 years | 2.5x faster |
| Year 1 Emission | 12.5% | 31.3% | 2.5x faster |

Conclusion: Dilithion's emission is exactly 2.5x faster than Bitcoin (matching the block time ratio).

5.4 Transaction Fees

Fee Model (Option A):

cpp
// Consensus parameters
MIN_TX_FEE = 50,000 ions          // 0.0005 DIL (base fee)
FEE_PER_BYTE = 25 ions            // 25 ions per byte
MIN_RELAY_TX_FEE = 100,000 ions   // 0.001 DIL (relay minimum)

// Fee calculation
fee = MIN_TX_FEE + (transaction_size_bytes × FEE_PER_BYTE)


Typical Transaction Fees:
| Transaction Type | Size | Fee (DIL) | Fee (USD at $1/DIL) |
|------------------|------|-----------|---------------------|
| 1-in, 1-out | 3,864 bytes | 0.00147 | $0.00147 |
| 1-in, 2-out | 5,816 bytes | 0.00195 | $0.00195 |
| 2-in, 2-out | 9,598 bytes | 0.00290 | $0.00290 |

Design Goals:
Affordable: Fees remain negligible (<$0.003 per transaction)
Spam protection: 3x higher than minimal baseline (prevents cheap attacks)
Miner incentives: Provides meaningful revenue (3x improvement over original)
Sustainable: Scales with transaction complexity

Long-term Fee Market:
Short-term: Fixed fee model (simple, predictable)
Year 1-2: Monitor usage patterns and fee adequacy
Year 2+: Implement dynamic fee market (EIP-1559 style consideration)

5.5 Inflation Rate

| Year | Supply Start | Annual Emission | Supply End | Inflation Rate |
|------|--------------|-----------------|------------|----------------|
| 1 | 0 | 6,570,000 | 6,570,000 | N/A |
| 2 | 6,570,000 | 5,250,000 | 11,820,000 | 79.9% |
| 3 | 11,820,000 | 3,285,000 | 15,105,000 | 27.8% |
| 4 | 15,105,000 | 1,965,000 | 17,070,000 | 13.0% |
| 5 | 17,070,000 | 1,642,500 | 18,712,500 | 9.6% |
| 10 | ~20,200,000 | ~205,000 | ~20,405,000 | ~1.0% |
| 20 | ~20,900,000 | ~12,800 | ~20,912,800 | ~0.06% |

Observation: Inflation drops to single digits by Year 5, below 1% by Year 10.



6. Network Security

6.1 Attack Vector Analysis

#### 6.1.1 51% Attack

Definition: Attacker controls >50% of network hash rate

Dilithion Defenses:
RandomX CPU Mining
   - No ASICs available (ASIC-resistant design)
   - Attacker must acquire thousands of consumer CPUs
   - Very expensive and detectable

Confirmation Requirements
   

   Small tx (<$100):    3 confirmations = 12 minutes
   Medium tx ($1K):     6 confirmations = 24 minutes
   Large tx ($10K+):    10 confirmations = 40 minutes
   Exchange deposits:   20+ confirmations = 80+ minutes
   


Economic Disincentive
   

   Attack cost: $20,000-$50,000 (hardware)
   Attack profit: $1,000-$5,000 (one-time, if successful)
   Consequence: Coin price crashes, attacker's holdings worthless
   Result: Attacker loses money
   


Risk Level: LOW to MEDIUM (economically impractical)

#### 6.1.2 Double-Spend Attack

Mitigation:
Requires 51% attack to succeed
Exchanges wait for multiple confirmations
Cost exceeds potential gain

Risk Level: LOW (same as 51% attack)

#### 6.1.3 Sybil Attack

Definition: Attacker creates many fake network nodes

Dilithion Defenses:
Mining power matters, not node count
Nodes don't receive rewards (no incentive to fake)
Peer quality scoring (future enhancement)

Risk Level: LOW (ineffective attack vector)

#### 6.1.4 Eclipse Attack

Definition: Isolate a node from the honest network

Mitigation:
Multiple seed nodes (DNS + hardcoded)
Peer diversity requirements
Automatic peer discovery

Risk Level: LOW (standard Bitcoin-style defenses)

#### 6.1.5 Quantum Computer Attack

Definition: Use quantum computer to break cryptography

Dilithion Defense:
Signatures: Quantum-resistant (Dilithium3)
Hashing: Quantum-resistant (SHA-3, only Grover speedup)
Mining: Quantum computers provide minimal advantage (Grover = 2x speedup at best)

Verdict: ✅ Dilithion is quantum-safe (primary design goal)

6.2 Wallet Security

Features:
AES-256-CBC Encryption
   - Industry-standard wallet encryption
   - PBKDF2-SHA3 key derivation (100,000 rounds)
   - Two-tier architecture (master key + encrypted private keys)

Lock/Unlock Mechanism
   - Automatic lock after timeout
   - Secure memory wiping
   - Password strength requirements

Backup & Recovery
   - Binary wallet file format (DILWLT01)
   - Encrypted backups
   - Future: HD wallet with 24-word seed phrase (Month 1-2 post-launch)

Best Practices:
Always encrypt wallet with strong passphrase
Regular backups to multiple locations
Store backups encrypted
Use cold storage for large amounts

6.3 Network Monitoring

Planned Infrastructure:
Seed Nodes: 3-5 globally distributed nodes
DNS Seeds: Automatic peer discovery
Block Explorer: Public blockchain viewer
Hash Rate Monitor: Real-time network statistics



7. Roadmap

7.1 Genesis Launch (January 1, 2026)

Launch Specifications:
Genesis timestamp: January 1, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC
Initial difficulty: Bitcoin-equivalent (0x1d00ffff)
First halving: Block 210,000 (~July 2027)
Network: Mainnet with seed nodes

Launch Readiness:
✅ Core node implementation complete
✅ Wallet functionality complete
✅ Mining integration complete
✅ Consensus parameters finalized
✅ Security features implemented
✅ Testing complete

7.2 Month 1-2 (Launch Infrastructure)

Priority Features:
Desktop GUI Wallet
   - User-friendly interface
   - One-click mining
   - Visual transaction history
   - Windows, macOS, Linux support

Website Launch
   - Countdown timer
   - Live network dashboard
   - Getting started guide
   - Documentation

Block Explorer
   - View blocks and transactions
   - Search functionality
   - Network statistics
   - API for developers

Mining Pool Software
   - Stratum protocol implementation
   - Pool operator toolkit
   - Fair reward distribution

7.3 Month 2-3 (Ecosystem Growth)

Key Milestones:
HD Wallet Implementation (HIGH PRIORITY)
   - 24-word seed phrase recovery
   - BIP32/BIP39 adapted for Dilithium
   - Infinite address generation from single seed
   - Impact: Prevents coin loss, major UX improvement

Mobile Wallets
   - iOS app
   - Android app
   - QR code scanning
   - Push notifications
   - SPV-style lightweight verification

Exchange Listings
   - Engage major exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken)
   - Provide integration documentation
   - Listing applications submitted

Dynamic Fee Market
   - Fee estimation API
   - Market-driven pricing
   - Mempool analytics

7.4 Month 6+ (Advanced Features)

Long-term Enhancements:
Payment Integration
   - Merchant tools
   - Point-of-sale systems
   - E-commerce plugins

Hardware Wallet Support
   - Research custom PQC hardware wallet
   - Ledger/Trezor collaboration exploration
   - Secure key storage solutions

Layer 2 Scaling
   - Lightning Network research (adapted for PQC)
   - Payment channels
   - Atomic swaps

Signature Aggregation
   - Research academic developments
   - Implement if available (75-85% size reduction potential)
   - Significant transaction size improvement

7.5 Year 2+ (Ecosystem Maturity)

Vision:
DeFi Integration
   - Decentralized exchanges
   - Lending protocols
   - Liquidity pools

Smart Contracts (Research)
   - Post-quantum compatible VM
   - Turing-complete capabilities
   - Security-first design

Privacy Features (Optional)
   - Ring signatures or similar
   - Optional privacy transactions
   - Balance transparency vs. privacy

Cross-chain Bridges
   - Connect to other blockchains
   - Atomic swaps
   - Interoperability protocols



8. Conclusion

8.1 Why Dilithion Matters

The Quantum Threat is Real:
Timeline: 5-10 years to cryptographically relevant quantum computers
Existing cryptocurrencies are vulnerable
Transition will be difficult and contentious
Action needed now

Dilithion's Solution:
Built quantum-safe from genesis
No migration required
Users protected from day one
Proven cryptography (NIST standard)

8.2 Technical Excellence

Optimized for Post-Quantum Era:
4-minute blocks accommodate large signatures
Balanced emission schedule (31.3% Year 1)
Affordable transaction fees
ASIC-resistant CPU mining
Professional-grade security

Comparison to Competition:

| Feature | Bitcoin | Ethereum | Other PQC Projects | Dilithion |
|---------|---------|----------|-------------------|-----------|
| Quantum-safe signatures | ❌ No | ❌ No | ⚠️ Experimental | ✅ NIST standard |
| ASIC-resistant mining | ❌ No | N/A (PoS) | Varies | ✅ RandomX |
| Optimized for PQC | ❌ No | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Yes (4-min blocks) |
| Fixed supply | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Varies | ✅ Yes (21M) |
| Launch readiness | ✅ Mature | ✅ Mature | ⚠️ Alpha/Beta | ✅ Production-ready |

8.3 Fair Launch Principles

Dilithion adheres to fair launch principles:
✅ No premine
✅ No ICO / token sale
✅ No founder allocation
✅ No venture capital pre-allocation
✅ Pure proof-of-work from genesis
✅ Open-source (MIT license)
✅ Community-driven development

Everyone starts equal on January 1, 2026.

8.4 Long-term Vision

Dilithion aims to be:
The standard for quantum-safe cryptocurrency
A store of value in the post-quantum era
A medium of exchange with reasonable fees
A platform for decentralized applications
A community of quantum-aware developers and users

Mission Statement:
> "Secure digital currency for the quantum age, built by the community, for the community."

8.5 Call to Action

For Miners:
CPU mining opens January 1, 2026
Fair distribution, no ASIC advantage
Early adoption opportunity

For Developers:
Open-source codebase (GitHub)
Documentation available
Contribute to post-quantum crypto future

For Users:
Download wallet before launch
Participate in first quantum-safe cryptocurrency
Be part of the solution

For Investors:
Study the technology
Understand the quantum threat
Position for the post-quantum era



Technical Specifications Summary

| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Launch Date | January 1, 2026, 00:00:00 UTC |
| Total Supply | 21,000,000 DIL |
| Block Time | 4 minutes (240 seconds) |
| Block Reward | 50 DIL (halves every 210,000 blocks) |
| Halving Interval | Every 210,000 blocks (~1.6 years) |
| Signature Algorithm | CRYSTALS-Dilithium3 (NIST FIPS 204) |
| Hash Algorithm | SHA-3-256 (NIST FIPS 202) |
| Mining Algorithm | RandomX (Monero-derived, ASIC-resistant) |
| Difficulty Adjustment | Every 2,016 blocks (~5.6 days) |
| Address Format | Dilithium3 public key hash (SHA-3) |
| Transaction Fee | 0.0005 DIL base + 25 ions/byte |
| Confirmations (typical) | 3-10 blocks (12-40 minutes) |
| Genesis Block | Hardcoded, January 1, 2026 |



References

NIST. (2024). *FIPS 204: Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard*. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Ducas, L., et al. (2018). *CRYSTALS-Dilithium: A Lattice-Based Digital Signature Scheme*. IACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems.

Shor, P. (1994). *Algorithms for quantum computation: Discrete logarithms and factoring*. Proceedings 35th Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2019). *Quantum Computing: Progress and Prospects*. The National Academies Press.

Monero Research Lab. (2019). *RandomX: CPU-optimized Proof-of-Work*. https://github.com/tevador/RandomX

Nakamoto, S. (2008). *Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System*.

Bernstein, D. J., et al. (2015). *Post-quantum cryptography*. Nature, 549(7671), 188-194.



Appendix A: Glossary

ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit): Specialized hardware designed for a specific task (e.g., Bitcoin mining). Dilithion uses RandomX to resist ASICs.

CRYSTALS-Dilithium: NIST-standardized post-quantum digital signature scheme based on lattice cryptography.

Halving: Reduction of block reward by 50%, occurs every 210,000 blocks (~1.6 years for Dilithion).

Hash Rate: Measure of mining computational power, typically measured in hashes per second (H/s).

Lattice Cryptography: Post-quantum cryptographic approach based on hard mathematical problems in lattice structures.

Module-LWE: Learning With Errors over Module Lattices, the hard problem underlying Dilithium's security.

Orphan Block: Valid block that's not included in the longest chain, typically due to network propagation delays.

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC): Cryptographic algorithms designed to be secure against quantum computer attacks.

RandomX: ASIC-resistant proof-of-work algorithm optimized for general-purpose CPUs.

SHA-3: Secure Hash Algorithm 3, NIST-standardized hash function (Keccak).

Shor's Algorithm: Quantum algorithm that can break RSA and ECDSA in polynomial time.



Appendix B: Contact & Community

Website: https://dilithion.org (launching soon)

GitHub: https://github.com/WillBarton888/dilithion

Discord: [Community server - launching Week 2]

Twitter/X: @DilithionCoin

Reddit: r/dilithion

Contact:
General Inquiries: team@dilithion.org
Security Reports: security@dilithion.org
Media Inquiries: media@dilithion.org
User Support: support@dilithion.org



Dilithion Whitepaper v1.0
October 2025
"Quantum-Safe. Community-Driven. Fair Launch."



Disclaimer: This whitepaper is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, or legal advice. Dilithion is EXPERIMENTAL software developed with AI assistance and has NOT been professionally audited. The software may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, or design flaws. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk, including total loss of funds. No guarantees are made regarding security, functionality, future value, adoption, or success. Use this software entirely at your own risk. Users are responsible for securing their own keys and funds. Always do your own research (DYOR) and consult with qualified professionals before participating in any cryptocurrency project.

Dilithion: A Post-Quantum Cryptocurrency

Abstract

Important Disclosure

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Quantum Threat

1.1 The Problem

1.2 Timeline to Quantum Threat

1.3 Existing Cryptocurrency Vulnerability

2. Post-Quantum Cryptography

2.1 CRYSTALS-Dilithium

2.2 Comparison to Classical Cryptography

2.3 SHA-3 Hashing

3. Technical Architecture

3.1 System Overview

3.2 Transaction Structure

3.3 Currency Units and Denominations

3.4 Block Structure

4. Consensus Mechanism

4.1 RandomX Proof-of-Work

4.2 Block Time: 4 Minutes

4.3 Difficulty Adjustment

4.4 Timestamp Validation

5. Economic Model

5.1 Supply Schedule

5.2 Emission Schedule

5.3 Comparison to Bitcoin

5.4 Transaction Fees

5.5 Inflation Rate

6. Network Security

6.1 Attack Vector Analysis

6.2 Wallet Security

6.3 Network Monitoring

7. Roadmap

7.1 Genesis Launch (January 1, 2026)

7.2 Month 1-2 (Launch Infrastructure)

7.3 Month 2-3 (Ecosystem Growth)

7.4 Month 6+ (Advanced Features)

7.5 Year 2+ (Ecosystem Maturity)

8. Conclusion

8.1 Why Dilithion Matters

8.2 Technical Excellence

8.3 Fair Launch Principles

8.4 Long-term Vision

8.5 Call to Action

Technical Specifications Summary

References

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Contact & Community