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Live Stream with Cassandra Heart

The stream covered major updates to Quilibrium 2.1, a decentralized network focused on security, scalability, and fairness in mining, and Quorum, an alternative to Discord that is private, encrypted, and open-source.

Watch it on X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxROQqBlRKl
Live Stream date: 03.02.2025

Key topics:

  • Upcoming updates to Quilibrium & Quorum
  • The new 2.1 architecture and why it’s important
  • How Quilibrium prevents mining centralization (unlike Bitcoin)
  • How Quorum improves chat privacy and introduces new features

Quilibrium’s Near-Term Roadmap – What’s Coming Next?

Milestone 3 – Finalizing the Current Version

  • Before launching the next version (2.1), the Quilibrium team is making a final update to Milestone 3.
  • This update will test all remaining components to ensure they run smoothly.
  • The final step: importing data from the test version to the main network (mainnet) to check if everything works correctly.

Data Sharding – Organizing Data Efficiently

  • In simple terms, sharding means breaking up big chunks of data into smaller, more manageable pieces.
  • Quilibrium is testing a new system where data is split and stored across multiple servers, instead of everything being kept in one place.
  • This makes the system faster, more efficient, and scalable as more people join.

New Security Features – S3 & KMS APIs

  • Quilibrium is adding support for MPC wallets (Multi-Party Computation wallets).
  • These wallets allow multiple users to control a shared wallet securely, without needing a single person to hold the full access key.
  • Example: A DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) could use this to manage funds in a secure, trustless way.

Quorum Updates – Decentralized Discord Alternative

  1. QNAME Service – A system for creating decentralized usernames instead of relying on centralized services.
  2. Fixing Public Invite Link Issues – There were problems with syncing invites in Quorum, and these will be resolved.
  3. MPC Wallets Integration – Quorum will work directly with Quilibrium’s MPC wallets, making it easier for DAOs to manage money securely.

Milestone 5 – The Future of Quilibrium

  • Schema Repository: A system that ensures all data follows a structured format, making it easier to search and organize.
  • QCL Runtime & Compiler: These tools help developers build apps on Quilibrium more efficiently.
  • Mainnet Deployment of Quilibrium 2.1: Once everything is tested, the new version will go live for all users.

Quilibrium 2.1 – A Better, Faster, & More Scalable Network

What’s Changing in Quilibrium 2.1?

  • Right now, Quilibrium stores everything in one large chunk, which can be slow and inefficient.
  • In version 2.1, the network will break data into smaller, separate pieces (shards), making everything run faster and scale better.
  • This approach is used by big apps like Discord, Uber, and Twitter, but Quilibrium is doing it in a decentralized and secure way.

Why This Matters – Avoiding “Hotspots”

  • In traditional networks, when a popular user or app gets a lot of traffic, it overloads one server (creating a “hotspot”).
  • Quilibrium’s new data system prevents this by dynamically spreading out the load, ensuring no single point is overwhelmed.

Real-World Example

  • Imagine a concert ticket website that crashes when tickets go on sale because too many people try to buy at the same time.
  • Quilibrium’s new system prevents this problem by automatically distributing requests across multiple servers, keeping things running smoothly.

Fixing the Mining Problem – Preventing Centralization

The Problem with Bitcoin Mining

  • In Bitcoin, most of the mining power is controlled by just a few big companies.
  • These companies dominate the rewards, making it impossible for small miners to compete.
  • This leads to centralization, which is against the original vision of blockchain.

Quilibrium’s Solution: Proof of Meaningful Work

Instead of letting big mining pools dominate, Quilibrium’s system:

  • Splits mining tasks into smaller, unique pieces that miners must solve.
  • Uses verifiable encryption to ensure each miner does real work (preventing fake participation).
  • Encourages a fairer distribution of rewards so that mining power stays decentralized.

What This Means for You

  • With Quilibrium, you don’t need expensive mining equipment to compete.
  • Smaller miners have a better chance to earn rewards without joining massive pools.
  • The network stays fairer and more decentralized, making it more secure for everyone.

Difficulty Calibration – Making the System Adaptive

Not everyone has the same computing power – some use powerful servers, others might use low-power devices like Raspberry Pi. Quilibrium automatically adjusts difficulty for each group, ensuring:

  • Small devices process lightweight data tasks.
  • Powerful computers handle complex calculations.

Quorum – The Private, Encrypted Alternative to Discord

Why Discord is a Problem

  • Discord is centralized (controlled by one company) and not private.
  • Messages are not encrypted, meaning Discord can read everything you send.

How Quorum Fixes This

  • Fully Encrypted: No one (not even Quorum itself) can read your messages.
  • Decentralized: No single company owns or controls the network.
  • Open-Source: Anyone can modify or contribute to Quorum.

New Features Added in the Stream

  1. Sticker Messages: A new message type was added to Quorum.
  2. Better Message Storage: Messages are now saved securely on each user’s device instead of a central server.
  3. Easier Feature Expansion: The system is designed to let developers add new features easily.

MPC Wallets & DAO Support – Making Crypto Governance Easier

Why DAOs Need Better Tools

  • DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) are groups that manage funds and decisions on the blockchain.
  • Many DAOs struggle with security because traditional chat apps don’t support shared crypto wallets.

How Quilibrium’s MPC Wallets Help

  • With MPC wallets, DAOs can securely manage shared funds without trusting a single person.
  • Quorum will integrate these wallets, allowing DAOs to control funds directly in their chats.

Final Thoughts – Why This Matters

  • Quilibrium 2.1 is making the network faster, more efficient, and fairer.
  • Quorum is becoming a real alternative to Discord, with full privacy and encryption.
  • MPC wallets will make it easier for DAOs to securely manage crypto assets.

This update is paving the way for a more decentralized, scalable, and secure blockchain future! 🚀