ExploreQ Ecosystem
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Root Nodes
The Root Nodes are a type of stakeholder unique to Q. They are an independent set of full nodes whose duty is to enforce compliance with the rules of Q and your project.
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Validators
The Q protocol provides Shared Governance Security on a delegated proof of stake blockchain with a permissionless and decentralized set of validators processes transactions.
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Token Holders
$QGOV holders are at the heart of the Q Protocol and receive rewards for participation in governance on Q.
Project of the week
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Meta Pool
The multichain staking DAO. The journey to financial freedom starts with permissionless staking.
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Elk Finance
A cross-chain infrastructure framework. Enjoy the security of ElkNet while building dApps, moving assets, and creating bridges. Elk’s infrastructure gives you the freedom to move between blockchains, frictionlessly. Anychain. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Q Name Service (QNS)
Q Name Service - Unify your presence on Q. One name for all your crypto addresses. Supervised by Q governance, secured by Root Nodes.
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Q Bazaar
Q Bazaar is a NFT marketplace on Q blockchain