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QuarkChain
QKC

QuarkChain

$0.002452
0.40%
Market Cap. #524
$17,758,919
Volume (24h) #1055
$386,302
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
7.24B / 7.24B / 10.00B
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QuarkChainQKC

QKC

$0.002452
0.40%
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Market Cap. #524
$17,758,919
Volume (24h) #1055
$386,302
Supply (Circ. / Total / Max)
7.24B / 7.24B / 10.00B
Launch Date
2018-06-02
Block Number
22,887,319
Block Reward
1.33
Last Block Size
-
Network H/s
62.40B
2018-06-02
Launch Date
22,887,319
Block Number
1.33
Block Reward
-
Last Block Size
62.40B
Network H/s

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About QuarkChain

QuarkChain (QKC) is a blockchain platform designed for high-performance and decentralized applications. It was created by a team led by Qi Zhou in 2017. QKC uses sharding technology to increase transaction speed and throughput, making it ideal for use in various applications that require high performance, such as gaming, finance, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Additionally, QKC is designed to provide an open and secure platform for developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.

QuarkChain (QKC) is a blockchain platform designed to address the challenges of scalability and decentralization faced by other blockchain networks. It employs a sharding technique that enables the network to handle high transaction volumes while maintaining decentralization. QKC also features a flexible consensus mechanism that allows different shards to adopt different consensus algorithms, depending on their specific needs.

QuarkChain was founded by Qi Zhou, a former Google engineer, and his team in 2017.

QuarkChain's sharding technology enables the network to handle high transaction volumes, making it suitable for various use cases, including decentralized applications (dApps), payment systems, and gaming platforms. QKC also features cross-chain interoperability, allowing it to interact with other blockchain networks. In addition, QKC can be used to pay transaction fees and as a means of exchange on cryptocurrency exchanges.

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