QST 12.4 AMA Summary
QuStream L2 Development Test Network Officially Launched: Mainnet Roadmap, QuCloud Finalization and Node Deployment Plan
During the latest community conference call hosted by Arata and David, we confirmed key milestones and provided a clear timeline for the launch and operation of the QuStream network. The core objective is clear: to fully operationalize our high-speed, quantum-safe Layer 2 network, with the mainnet scheduled to go live next week, thereby ensuring information-theoretic security levels globally.
Below is a professional summary of key progress and next steps organized for our community, token holders, and potential node operators.
Layer 2 and network connectivity: Testing has been opened
Core infrastructure is ready for community interaction:
Layer 2 development testing network is online: The development network has officially launched and is open for testing. Access address: devnet.qustream.com.
EVM compatibility: This Layer 2 network is EVM compatible, allowing users to test immediately with MetaMask and other EVM-compatible wallets.
Wallet whitelist application: The development testing network and the upcoming mainnet will be submitted for whitelist application to the Phantom wallet next week.
Browser and simulator: A web interface has been released to simulate the client key request process; a fully functional development testing network browser is also online, allowing blockchain data verification through transaction ID links.
Important testing note: To avoid getting stuck on the first transaction, please ensure that your MetaMask wallet has completed at least one transaction before initiating a network request.
Tokens, Staking, and Node Economics
QST tokens remain the core driving force of the network, with clear staking and transaction fee handling plans.
QST tokens are retained on Solana: no token migration is required. QST will continue to exist on the Solana chain and will be bridged as needed.
Staking mechanism: Users will stake QST on Solana through two smart contracts: one for the global staking pool and another for self-staking (node-exclusive). Staking will be directly associated with the node ID.
Fuel fee handling: The network will operate a main wallet to pay QST fuel fees generated by client key requests written to the blockchain.
Reward distribution: Considering that node activation by region may lead to uneven load, the plan is to distribute rewards evenly among all nodes.
Node operation and hardware — Qubes and QuCloud
Details for future node operators are gradually becoming clearer:
Mainnet schedule: The mainnet is planned to go live next week. The node network testing phase is about to begin, with the goal of reaching full operational status by late January.
Data redundancy: Each data item will be protected with high redundancy and stored in approximately 10 geographically dispersed node replicas.
QuCloud finalized: The agreement with Youxin has been finalized, jointly establishing QuCloud. This joint venture will be responsible for the distribution, sales, and storage operations of QuStream cube devices.
Qube presale target: The presale target for Qube devices will start about a week before New Year's Day and continue into January.
Initial revenue: No significant customer-driven revenue is expected before January. Early revenue will be deposited into the revenue pool and distributed later when nodes are fully operational.
QuStream will become the first client to verify secure device communication.
