> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.qanplatform.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.qanplatform.com/technology/intro-to-qanplatform.md).

# Intro to QANplatform

Why QANplatform? 

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**QANplatform** /ˈkwɑːn ˈplætfɔːrm/ or **QAN blockchain platform**

**QANX** /ˈkwɑːnˈeks/ the utility token of QANplatform
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**Vision:** A world where real and helpful use-cases are built on the blockchain. 

**Mission:** Empowering anyone to build rapidly and securely on the blockchain. 
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#### **QANplatform is the quantum-resistant Layer 1 hybrid blockchain platform that will allow developers and enterprises to build quantum-resistant:** smart contract, DApp, DeFi, DAO, token, CBDC, NFT, Metaverse, and Web3 solutions **on top of the QAN blockchain platform in any programming language.**

**QANplatform will tackle fast adoption** by building [integrations](/technology/technology-features/integrations.md) to existing and widely used and loved [programming languages](/technology/technology-features/multi-language-smart-contracts-or-hyperpolyglot.md) *(all Linux Kernel compatible languages)*, DevOps technologies *(Docker, Kubernetes)*, major cloud platforms *(Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform...)*,  Oracle APIs *(Chainlink, Band Protocol)*.&#x20;

QANplatform is [Ethereum EVM compatible](/technology/technology-features/ethereum-evm-compatibility.md). All of the projects currently running on Ethereum, like DEXes, NFTs, DeFi solutions can migrate easily to the [Quantum-resistant](/technology/technology-features/quantum-resistant-security.md) QANplatform.&#x20;

QANplatform is the [first Layer 1 blockchain that rewards developers](/technology/technology-features/developer-royalty-fees.md) after each new smart-contract deployment and each public blockchain (MainNet) transaction for a lifetime when their code part is reused by other developers or their smart contract is being interacted with.&#x20;

**QANplatform has 4 IPs (Intellectual Properties)** that were developed by the QAN team besides the many technological and economical innovations:

1. QANplatform's unique [Multi-language Smart-Contract Engine (QVM) ](/technology/technology-features/multi-language-smart-contracts-or-hyperpolyglot.md)makes QANplatform usable to 20M programmers by letting them code in any programming language.&#x20;
2. QANplatform's unique [quantum-resistant](/technology/technology-features/quantum-resistant-security.md) cross-signer, QAN XLINK utilizes CRYSTALS-Dilithium, the NIST approved primary post-quantum algorithm. QAN XLINK is responsible for ensuring a 100% successful migration path when quantum computing attacks will affect elliptic curve cryptography.
3. QANplatform's unique [Proof-of-Randomness (PoR)](/technology/technology-features/proof-of-randomness-por-consensus-algorithm.md) algorithm.&#x20;
4. QANplatform’s unique [Rapid cloud platform deployment](/technology/technology-features/integrations.md) lets users deploy the QAN blockchain platform to major cloud platforms like Amazon AWS in less than 5 minutes that making QANplatform the fastest blockchain to deploy on the market.

## What's next for QANplatform

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[Roadmap](/about-us/roadmap.md)
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## For Developers

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