Qatum Protocol: A Stratum-Like Mining Protocol for Qubic

Introduction

Mining in Qubic is different. There’s no traditional proof-of-work system. Instead, Qubic miners perform computations and submit results to the Quorum. But for this to work smoothly, there needs to be clear, efficient communication between miners and the network.

That’s where Qatum Protocol comes in.

This project has now launched and provides a stratum-like mining protocol for Qubic, making it easier for miners to connect, communicate, and submit results efficiently.

What Does Qatum Protocol Do?

Mining in Qubic involves constant data exchange - submitting nonces, changing mining seeds, and staying in sync with pools. Qatum Protocol standardizes and improves this communication process.

Here’s what it does:

• Defines how miners send data → Ensures that submitted computations are received correctly.

• Optimises network efficiency → Reduces unnecessary data traffic for faster, smoother mining.

• Standardises mining communication → Establishes a clear set of rules for how miners interact with the network.

This means less lag, better efficiency, and a stronger mining network.

Who Built Qatum Protocol?

Qatum Protocol was created by Feiyu.IV, a full-stack developer and pool operator.

Why did he build it?
"I saw Qubic as a really cool project and wanted to open a mining pool for it. But there was no protocol to follow, and no public miners were available. That’s why I created Qatum Protocol."

With Qatum, miners now have a structured way to connect, communicate, and operate within the Qubic network.

As Qatum grows, ongoing improvements will strengthen Qubic’s mining network, making it more stable, efficient, and accessible.

Qatum is Now Live

Qatum is officially live at Qatum.org. Miners can now connect using the protocol and experience a more structured and efficient mining process.

For those who want more control, Qatum also allows users to host their own mining pool. A guide on setting up a private Qatum server is available:
How to Host Your Own Qatum Server

There’s also a detailed guide on interacting with Qatum, covering subscription, mining ID changes, seed updates, and nonce submissions:
How to Interact with Qatum Protocol

Why It Matters

Right now, miners interact with the network without a structured communication system. That leads to delays, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities.

Qatum Protocol fixes that.

• Miners get a clear system to follow. No second-guessing how data should be sent.

• Less wasted bandwidth. More efficient communication means better network performance.

• A stronger mining process. The better miners can communicate, the more reliable the entire system becomes.

What’s Next?

The developer is currently working on Milestone 3. This next stage will focus on expanding Qatum’s functionality and refining the protocol to ensure the best experience for miners.

How It Helps Qubic

• Improves mining communication. Miners get a more structured, efficient way to send and receive data.

• Reduces network inefficiencies. Less congestion means a smoother experience for everyone.

• Strengthens Qubic’s mining framework. A clear protocol makes mining operations more reliable.

Final Thoughts

Mining is the foundation of Qubic. But it only works well if miners can communicate properly.

Qatum Protocol ensures that miners and the network stay in sync with less friction and better efficiency.

It’s another step toward making Qubic stronger, faster, and more scalable.

More Qubic Grants Projects Coming Soon

This is part of a series covering projects funded by the Qubic Grants Program.

Next up:

• Min-QX → A better trading experience on QX.

• QEarn Dapp → Expands on QEarn staking and transparency.

• Custodial Services by Onyze → Demonstrates institutional expansion.

• Rust Utils → Finalizing Qubic’s protocol and networking layer.

• QUBIC ETP Proposal → Launching a regulated ETP.

Already covered:

• QDashboard → A real-time data hub for Qubic.

• Qubic Name Service (QNS) → Simplifies Qubic interactions by replacing complex addresses with human-readable names.

• QubicJ → Provides Java infrastructure, enabling developers to build on Qubic without deep protocol knowledge.

• QFront → A web frontend offering tools for wallet management, blockchain data tracking, and access to Qubic's decentralized exchange.

• QubicMetrics → An analytics dashboard that provides real-time insights into the Qubic network's performance and development activities.

• QubiPy → A Python library designed to simplify interactions with the Qubic RPC API for Python developers.

• QEarn → Encourages users to lock QUBIC coins for yield, reducing circulating supply and promoting a deflationary effect.

• QubicTools (LINK) → A set of essential utilities for miners and wallet users, simplifying profit tracking, balance checking, and address generation.

There will be a future blog post covering updates on some of the above projects and their current status.

Qubic is growing fast. These projects are making it stronger.

Which grants project are you looking forward to the most? How do you see these projects bringing more users to Qubic? Want to start mining with Qatam and need help? Join the discussion and share your thoughts in the Qubic Discord and Telegram.

Developer Grants Available

Do you have a project idea that could support the growth of the Qubic network? Qubic is actively seeking developers to help us grow our ecosystem. Read more about the Qubic Grants Program and how to apply for a grant. 

Please note: The Qubic Grants Program is not currently accepting applications. There will be an announcement when the next grant period opens.