Proof-of-Bandwidth Blockchain for the Real Economy
Features • Quick Start • Architecture • Documentation • Contributing
KnexCoin (KNEX) is a next-generation cryptocurrency that solves the blockchain trilemma through a novel Proof-of-Bandwidth (PoB) consensus mechanism combined with Proof-of-Stake. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, KnexCoin incentivizes real infrastructure contribution rather than pure capital lockup.
- 🌐 Proof-of-Bandwidth — Validators earn rewards for providing measurable network bandwidth
- 💸 Zero-Fee Transactions — Frictionless value transfer without intermediaries
- 🏪 Merchant-Driven Price Discovery — No exchange listings; price emerges from real commerce
- 🔒 SPVT Security — Stake-Proportional Validation Tiers scale security with transaction value
- ⚡ Block-Lattice DAG — Near-instant confirmations with parallel transaction processing
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Zero Fees | Transactions are free, secured by bandwidth contribution |
| Instant Confirmation | Block-lattice architecture enables sub-second finality |
| Fixed Supply | Hard cap of 210 million KNEX with halving emission |
| NFC Payments | Tap-to-pay with physical KnexCoin cards |
| Merchant Focus | Built for real-world commerce, not speculation |
| Quantum-Safe | NIST post-quantum cryptography (FALCON, Kyber, Dilithium) from Genesis |
| Web3 Mail | Encrypted decentralized messaging via KnexMail |
# Browser Extension
# Visit: https://knexpay.com/extension
# Or use the PWA
# Visit: https://knexpay.com# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/knexcoin/knexcoin.git
cd knexcoin
# Build the Rust node
cd "Knex Project/node"
cargo build --release
# Start the node
./target/release/knex-node startcd KnexDAG
pip install -r requirements.txt
python -m src.api┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Client Layer │
├─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬──────────────────┤
│ Extension │ PWA │ NFC Card │ AyeDEX │
└──────┬──────┴──────┬──────┴──────┬──────┴────────┬─────────┘
└─────────────┴──────┬──────┴───────────────┘
│
┌──────▼──────┐
│ REST API │
└──────┬──────┘
│
┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
│ │ │
┌──────▼──────┐ ┌────▼────┐ ┌──────▼──────┐
│ Flask API │ │ Rust │ │ gRPC │
│ (8080) │ │ Node │ │ (9090) │
└──────┬──────┘ │ (7076) │ └──────┬──────┘
│ └────┬────┘ │
└─────────────┼─────────────┘
│
┌──────▼──────┐
│ RocksDB │
└─────────────┘
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Node | Rust, Tokio, Axum, RocksDB |
| Backend | Python, Flask, SQLite |
| Frontend | SvelteKit, TypeScript, Vite |
| Crypto | FALCON, Kyber, Dilithium (post-quantum) + Ed25519, Blake2b |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Supply | 210,000,000 KNEX |
| Genesis | 21,000,000 KNEX (10%) |
| PoB Emission | 189,000,000 KNEX (90%) |
| Halving | Every 3 years |
| Tail Emission | 0.1% annual (perpetual) |
Security scales with transaction value:
| Tier | TX Range | Required Stake | Validators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | < 1K KNEX | Any | 3 |
| 2 | 1K - 100K | 1,000 KNEX | 5 |
| 3 | 100K - 1M | 100,000 KNEX | 7 |
| 4 | 1M - 10M | 1,000,000 KNEX | 9 |
| 5 | > 10M | Match TX | 11 |
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Home | Wiki overview |
| Getting Started | Setup guide |
| Technical Architecture | Protocol deep dive |
| SPVT System | Validation tiers |
| Tokenomics | Economic model |
| AyeDEX Exchange | Merchant exchange |
| Validator Guide | Run a node |
| API Reference | Developer APIs |
KnexWallet/
├── Knex Project/
│ └── node/ # Rust full node (5,600+ lines)
├── KnexDAG/ # Python backend (2,300+ lines)
├── idex-svelte/ # AyeDEX SvelteKit app
├── Knexpay/ # Marketing & wallet UIs
├── iDEX (Ayedex)/ # HTML exchange interface
├── sections/ # Whitepaper (28 sections)
└── wiki/ # Documentation
| Component | Progress |
|---|---|
| Rust Node | ████████████████████░ 95% |
| Python Backend | ████████████████░░░░ 80% |
| Whitepaper v4.2 | ███████████████████░ 98% |
| Browser Extension | ██████████████░░░░░░ 70% |
| PWA | ████████████████░░░░ 80% |
| Overall | █████████████████░░░ 88% |
Current Phase: Testnet Preparation (Q1 2026)
We welcome contributions! See Contributing.md for guidelines.
# Fork and clone
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/knexcoin.git
# Create a branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature
# Make changes and submit PR- Whitepaper v4.2
- Rust node core
- SPVT implementation
- AyeDEX frontend
- Testnet launch (Q1)
- Mainnet launch (Q3)
- Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- Hardware wallet support
- KnexMail public launch
- 10,000+ merchants
| Platform | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| KnexCoin | Main website & documentation | knexcoin.com |
| KnexPay | Wallet, POS & payment gateway | knexpay.com |
| KnexMail | Web3 encrypted decentralized mail | knexmail.com |
| AyeDEX | Merchant-driven exchange | ayedex.com |
| GitHub | Source code & development | github.com/knexcoin |
KnexMail is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform built on the KnexCoin network.
- 🔐 End-to-End Encryption — Messages encrypted with post-quantum cryptography
- 📭 Decentralized Storage — No central servers; messages stored on the DAG
- 💰 Payment Attachments — Send KNEX directly within messages
- 🆔 Address-Based Identity — Your
knex_address is your inbox - 🚫 No Spam — Micro-PoW requirement prevents spam attacks
- 🌍 Censorship Resistant — No central authority can block messages
This project is open source. See LICENSE for details.
KnexCoin — Building the infrastructure layer for global commerce
Made with ❤️ by the KnexCoin Team