Fractal AI
FractalAI is building a post-quantum secure Layer 1 blockchain written in Rust, designed to serve as the financial substrate of the future. The network uses a Proof of Fractal Work consensus and CRYSTALS-Dilithium signatures to protect against future quantum computing threats. It features a deflationary token model with zero emissions and a 61.8% fee burn, with 115,000+ lines of open-source code and 1,645+ automated tests.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Clean Technology
- Software Only
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Problem
Current blockchain infrastructure relies on ECDSA and EdDSA signature schemes, which will be broken by practical quantum computers expected between 2030 and 2035. This vulnerability threatens the security of all digital assets, including stablecoins, Bitcoin, and tokenized securities, creating an urgent need for quantum-resistant alternatives.
Solution
FractalAI provides a native Layer 1 blockchain built from scratch in Rust, secured by CRYSTALS-Dilithium post-quantum cryptography and powered by a novel Proof of Fractal Work consensus mechanism. The platform runs a fully operational network with 115,000+ lines of production code, 460+ RPC endpoints, and 1,750+ passing tests, enabling decentralized AI compute, on-chain inference, and secure value transfer. The ecosystem includes a cross-chain bridge, a payment processor, a stablecoin, and a tokenization platform, all designed to be quantum-safe from the genesis block. The network is purely deflationary, with zero FRAC emissions and 61.8% of transaction fees burned, targeting a supply reduction from 1 billion to 314 million over 25 years.
Target Audience
Primary customers include institutional investors, Web3 developers, and enterprises seeking quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure for financial applications, as well as AI researchers requiring decentralized compute for model training and inference.
Features
- CRYSTALS-Dilithium post-quantum signatures (NIST standard) with Kyber KEM in development for quantum-safe transactions
- Proof of Fractal Work consensus with 8 interoperable chains and a live cross-chain bridge
- FANE neural engine enabling AI inference and training directly on the blockchain
- 115,000+ lines of open-source Rust codebase with 1,645+ automated tests and 19 verified smart contracts on Sourcify
- 460+ JSON-RPC endpoints including fractal_aiChat for on-chain AI interaction
- Purely deflationary tokenomics: zero block emissions, 61.8% fee burn, and fixed 1 billion FRAC supply