> 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? {% hint style="info" %} **QANplatform** /ˈkwɑːn ˈplætfɔːrm/ or **QAN blockchain platform** **QANX** /ˈkwɑːnˈeks/ the utility token of QANplatform {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **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. {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} #### **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)*. 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. 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. **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. 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. 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 {% content-ref url="/pages/YKUl7Nfo3VcopQszugkW" %} [Roadmap](/about-us/roadmap.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## For Developers {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.qanplatform.com/technology/intro-to-qanplatform.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.