Welcoming Quantinium to Republic Research
We’re excited to announce that Quantinium has joined the Republic Research portfolio. As the team behind the success of Web3 leaders such as Avalanche and Supra, we’re dedicated to helping cutting-edge projects grow and lead in the decentralized space. Part of the Republic ecosystem, which has deployed over $2.6 billion across 150 countries, Republic Research is proud to support Quantinium in achieving their vision.
Quantinium: Rethinking How We Connect to the Internet
Quantinium is redefining internet connectivity by developing a decentralized wireless infrastructure network (DePIN) that leverages blockchain technology to provide secure, scalable, and accessible internet services globally.
Established to address the limitations of traditional centralized internet service providers, Quantinium integrates advanced blockchain solutions to create a more resilient and user-empowered network. Key features include the Quantum Wi-Fi network, which turns existing Wi-Fi routers into decentralized access points, and the Quantinium blockchain, a Layer-1 solution built on the Avalanche —designed for high throughput and low latency.
What Makes Quantinium Different
Quantinium introduces a number of innovative features that distinguish it within the decentralized connectivity space:
Decentralized Wireless Infrastructure: Quantinium allows individuals and businesses to transform their existing Wi-Fi routers into decentralized access points, becoming part of the network as Providers. This community-driven model supports the organic expansion of internet services. Providers earn a share of the revenue generated from end users, who also take on the role of Challengers—helping to monitor the network and identify bad actors.
Custom L1 Blockchain: Built on Avalanche (AVAX) infrastructure, Quantinium offers a customized Layer-1 blockchain with high scalability, supporting tens of thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality, crucial for real-time applications and services such as the settlement of Wi-Fi related transactions and tracking.
Quantinium Token (QTI) Utility: The native token, QTI, is central to the ecosystem’s economic model. Users spend QTI to access internet services, while providers and validators are compensated in QTI for their contributions. In addition, Quantinium has built customized escrow smart contracts to mitigate QTI price fluctuation risk and allow all its users to benefit from the decentralized wealth distribution without being exposed to too much volatility, as shown in the diagram below:
Proof-of-Coverage Mechanism: To maintain network integrity, Quantinium employs a Proof-of-Coverage system that verifies the physical location and service quality of network providers, ensuring reliable and trustworthy connectivity.
Multi-tier Validator Architecture: Quantinium boasts a unique validator architecture, with distinct roles: some validators focus on blockchain consensus, others handle Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) functions within the wireless network, and some perform both. This structure supports efficiency and offers tailored incentives based on validator responsibilities.
How Quantinium Works: Building a Decentralized, User-Driven Internet
Quantinium combines decentralized technologies to create a stronger, more user-friendly internet infrastructure. Here's how it functions on both the supply and demand sides:
Creating Internet Supply – Becoming a Provider
Users can become Providers by converting their existing Wi-Fi routers into Q-Spots through the Quantinium Wallet app. These Q-Spots act as decentralized access points, helping expand network coverage. Providers earn QTI tokens based on the amount of data transmitted through their devices.Creating Internet Demand – Becoming a User
To access Quantum Wi-Fi, users can choose from subscription plans, day passes, or pay-as-you-go options. They can join the network in one of two ways:Quantinium Wallet (Q Wallet): Enables users to create a self-custodial wallet to manage QTI and other cryptocurrencies, which can be used to purchase airtime.
Q Subscriber App: Allows users to sign up with a simple email and password. Payments can be made in fiat, and a crypto wallet which is created in the background with transaction signing abstracted away from the user. This enables non-web3-savvy user demographic to benefit from Quantum Wi-Fi.
L1 Blockchain Infrastructure
Quantinium is being developed as a Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche (formerly referred to as subnets). This approach combines the security of Avalanche’s validator network with the flexibility to tailor the blockchain for the high speed and throughput needed to support Quantinium’s scale. Key functions such as payments, rewards, and other financial transactions will be verified and settled directly on-chain.
Alongside its blockchain layer, Quantinium will continue using its established Web2 ISP infrastructure to manage connectivity, traffic control, and hardware-related tasks across the network. To support adoption and ease of use, traditional payment methods will also be accepted, with added incentives for users who choose to pay using the native token.
Multi-tier Validator Structure:
Tier 1 validators are essential to the network, taking on two main roles:
Consensus Participation: Validate and append transactions, device connections, and data flows to the blockchain.
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA): Verify device identities, authorize access, and track resource usage to provide a secure and seamless Wi-Fi environment.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 validators will focus on specialized tasks within these areas.
Future Governance and Decentralization
In its early stages, the protocol and infrastructure will integrate both traditional and blockchain technologies to maximize benefits. Over time, the vision is to decentralize as much of the technology stack as possible, ensuring alignment with the network’s performance needs.
Why Does Quantinium Matter? Solving the Big Internet Problems
Traditional internet service models are often centralized, which can lead to limited accessibility, high costs, and greater vulnerability to outages or attacks. Quantinium takes a different approach by decentralizing internet service delivery, allowing individuals and businesses to participate as Providers.
This model improves network resilience, extends coverage to underserved regions, and reduces dependence on large, monopolistic ISPs. By incorporating blockchain technology, Quantinium ensures secure, transparent transactions—building trust and empowering users throughout the ecosystem.
Meet QTI: The Token Powering Quantinium’s Ecosystem
QTI is Quantinium’s native token, earned automatically by users who actively participate in the Quantinium Network ecosystem. Token holders gain access to tiered benefits such as rebates, discounts, and lower subscription fees. As users help grow the network, they’re rewarded with sustainable, long-term incentives. The most prolific community members and developers will be able to access premium benefits determined by the ecosystem as a whole.
Token Utility & Mechanisms
QTI will have a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens and will be built on the Avalanche blockchain. It will serve as the core user and engagement layer, designed to incentivize participation across the Quantinium ecosystem. Unlike complex two-token models, QTI is intended to bring participants together rather than create separation.
While its utility will continue to evolve, Quantinium will initially follow a foundational framework. The main use cases for QTI can be grouped into the following categories:
Ensuring Wifi Quality, Stability and Coverage
For Wi-Fi providers: Supporting the delivery of reliable and consistent service.
For Validators: Securing the network and maintaining the integrity of services.
For Challengers: Earning rewards by completing tasks that help detect and remove bad actors from the network.
Incentivizing Loyalty
Tiered access to enhanced features within the Quantinium ecosystem—such as faster internet speeds, wider coverage, or increased visibility.
Access-based rewards that unlock additional perks based on user or provider status.
Discounts and rebates as incentives for active participation and engagement.
Accruing Treasury Value
Allocating tokens to support treasury inflows and strengthen the network’s financial foundation.
Distributing tokens to third-party developers to encourage innovation and help further decentralize the ecosystem.
The Team Behind Quantinium
Quantinium is led by a team of experienced professionals with deep backgrounds in blockchain, telecommunications, and business development. Below is a brief overview of the core team:
👤 Addiel Lopez - Founder & CEO
👤 Marcus Thompson - Co-Founder & COO
👤 Derek J. Foley - Director of Strategy
👤 Grace Lamey - Director of People
👤 Serkan Terek - Director of Product
👤 Mincho Stoyanov - Director of Marketing
👤 Benjamin M. Brown - Director of Technology
The team is also backed by advisors from EV3 and Blockchange—both known for their strategic investments and deep expertise in emerging technologies. These partnerships bring valuable knowledge and resources to Quantinium, helping to support its long-term growth and ongoing innovation.
What’s Next for Quantinium
Quantinium’s roadmap focuses on expanding the Quantum Wi-Fi network, advancing the capabilities of the Abelian blockchain, and building strategic partnerships to drive adoption. The remains to create a decentralized, secure, and user-focused internet infrastructure. As the founder puts it:
"Our vision is to democratize internet access, empowering individuals worldwide by placing the control of connectivity back into the hands of the people.”
To learn more, visit the official website or follow their socials: X | Discord | Telegram.
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