December 31, 2024

Abelian 2024 Rewind: A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Impact

As 2024 draws to a close, Abelian reflects on a transformative year dedicated to advancing blockchain security and privacy for the post-quantum era. Guided by our mission, we remain at the forefront of innovation, leveraging quantum-resistant cryptography and multi-layer privacy protection to secure the future of Web3.

This year marked significant progress in our journey, highlighted by the launch of the QDay Testnet and Multi-Layer Privacy Wallet — breakthroughs that set new benchmarks for secure, adaptable, and privacy-first blockchain applications. Our leadership and active engagement in global initiatives, including the Post-Quantum Blockchain Day, showcased Abelian’s thought leadership in addressing the challenges of the quantum era and fostering collaboration across blockchain and cryptographic communities.

As we look ahead, Abelian remains steadfast in its commitment to building a quantum-secure, privacy-centric Web3 ecosystem. By ensuring resilience and trust amid rapid technological advancements, we are shaping a future defined by innovation, security, and privacy.

Join us as we celebrate the key milestones and achievements that established Abelian as a leader in post-quantum innovation.

Major Updates & Milestones

  • March 2024: The inaugural launch of the ABEL mobile app for both iOS and Android, Abelian Pro, significantly enhancing the usability of quantum-secure crypto solutions.
  • April 2024: Founding Member of Abelian, Dr. Duncan Wong delivered a keynote at HKWowSummit 2024, addressing “Layer 1 Blockchain Dynamics: Competition and Innovation.”
  • May 2024: Strategic Partnership with Alchemist Miners to expand GPU mining operations in Malaysia.
  • June 2024: Launched the Difficulty Smoothing Algorithm (DSA), which effectively adapts the fluctuation of online GPU miners and maintains the block time in 200–300 seconds for over 95% of the time.
  • June 2024: Released Abelian Full Node and CLI Wallet v0.13, achieving a remarkable improvement in speed while cutting the node storage requirement by over 10-fold.
  • August 2024: Forked the Abelian Network seamlessly, laying the ground for multi-layer privacy support and delivering a substantial boost in the user friendliness of fully-private wallets.
  • August 2024: Launched the Layer 2 QDay Testnet, integrating ABEL staking, a decentralized exchange (DEX), and faucets. It symbolizes the advancement towards the world’s first quantum-resistant EVM-compatible smart contract blockchain network.
  • October 2024: Hosted Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2024 in Hong Kong, showcasing quantum-resistant and privacy-preserving cryptography innovations.
  • December 2024: Debuted the world’s first desktop wallet software product supporting both pseudo-private and fully-private ABEL wallets, Abelian Desktop Wallet Pro (MLP).

Post-Quantum Innovations

Abelian made remarkable strides in 2024, solidifying its position as a leader in quantum-resistant blockchain technologies. By integrating advanced cryptographic frameworks, multi-layer privacy protections, and innovative ecosystem tools, Abelian demonstrated its commitment to building a secure and privacy-centric blockchain future.

Key Innovations & Developments:

  • Multi-Layer Privacy Wallet: Developed innovative post-quantum zero-knowledge proof systems to support multiple layers of privacy assurance.
  • Abelian Pro Mobile Wallet Updates: Regular updates (v1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.0.9) brought enhanced usability, and security features, ensuring users to enjoy cutting-edge blockchain experiences.
  • GPU Proof-of-Work (POW) Mining: Maximized decentralization and security through ASIC-resistant POW mining with over 200,000 GPU cards have joined the network from all over the world.
  • Post-Quantum Zero-Knowledge Bridge (PQZK Bridge): Abelian’s PQZK Bridge reinforced its contributions on upgrading quantum resistance of blockchain security focus on privacy-preserving solutions, supporting other chains such as the Layer 2 QDay and more ensuring secure and seamless interactions across blockchain networks in a quantum-ready world.

QDay Ecosystem Expansion:

  • Layer 2 Blockchain Network (QDay) Development: Initiated the development of Abelian’s Layer 2 Blockchain Network (QDay), designed to offer scalable and quantum-resistant blockchain solutions, and EVM-compatible smart contract capabilities.
  • MaxPool Launch: Rolled out MaxPool, empowering miners with the lowest fees and tailored supports for Abelian’s blockchain.
  • Forking for Advancements: Successfully deployed forks to support key innovations, including:

○ Difficulty Smoothing Algorithm (DSA): Regulating blockchain consistency and substantially improving the network robustness, paving the way for the Abelian network to support more innovations down the road.

○ Multi-Layer Privacy Technologies: Supporting fine-grained privacy under users’ own control.

○ Quantum Resistant Extensions: Building supplementary components on the Abelian network to support users to issue their own quantum-resistant digital assets directly on Abelian using the Abelian User Token (AUT) protocol.

QDay Testnet Launch & Ecosystem Applications:

  • QDay Testnet Launch: Successfully launched the QDAY Testnet, introducing EVM-compatible smart contracts and tools for testing and experimentation.
  • Ecosystem Tools: Released critical applications and dApps on the QDay Testnet, including:

✓ Blockchain Explorer
✓ QDAY Faucet
✓ ABEL Staking
✓ Swap (Decentralized Exchange — DEX)

Abelian’s post-quantum initiatives reflect its mission to deliver robust, privacy-focused blockchain technologies. These innovations not only address the challenges of quantum computing but also empower users and developers to thrive in a rapidly evolving Web3 landscape.

Key Events: Engaging with Global Communities

Post Quantum Blockchain Day 2024

Held in Hong Kong, Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2024 marked a significant milestone as Abelian’s flagship event, bringing together a distinguished lineup of speakers and a diverse audience to shape the future of quantum-resistant technologies. The event united world-renowned cryptographers, blockchain pioneers, and post-quantum advocates alongside leaders from academia, investment, crypto practitioners, and the fintech industry. Through forward-thinking insights and dynamic discussions, the event established itself as a premier thought leadership platform in the post-quantum blockchain space.

With over 600 attendees spanning industries such as banking, exchanges, wallets, quantum labs, L1/L2 solutions, custody services, compliance, legal, fintech, and media, the event fostered a unique opportunity for cross-industry collaboration. Extensive networking opportunities, both during the main conference and at the networking drinks, enabled participants to share expertise and build valuable connections.

Abelian’s leadership team took center stage, delivering a compelling keynote presentation, participating in thought-provoking panel discussions, and showcasing live demonstrations of its groundbreaking advancements in quantum-resistant blockchain technology. These highlights reinforced Abelian’s commitment to innovation, industry collaboration, and its leadership in shaping the future of secure and privacy-centric blockchain applications in the post-quantum era.

Event Highlight

Building on the remarkable success of the event highlighted above, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and collaborators whose support made this milestone possible.

Sponsors & Partners of the conference include CryptoBLK, Draper Dragon, Fintech Association of Hong Kong, HKUST IAS Center for Quantum Technologies, HKU Business School, Web3 Harbour, Qubic, HashKey, BitBasel, Syndicate Capital, Blu AI, CLS, Hex Trust, Jinse Finance (金色财经), Jumpstart Magazine, Cointelegraph, Cointime, FinStep Asia, DigFin, ChainCatcher, MaxPool, Women in Web3 Hong Kong, ABEL Pool, FILLiquid, zkProvers, and Moongate.

Community and Marketing Achievements

Abelian’s Community Engagement and Growth in 2024

In 2024, Abelian achieved groundbreaking advancements in brand recognition, industry influence, and community growth through a strategic combination of targeted social media initiatives, impactful campaign development, and dynamic outreach efforts. By hosting and participating in landmark events, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering transformative upgrades, Abelian solidified its position as a pioneer in post-quantum blockchain security, setting new benchmarks for innovation and leadership in the industry.

Curated Content and AMA Highlights:

Abelian’s strategic marketing approach and targeted social media efforts brought to life a tailored strategy featuring diverse and engaging initiatives designed to educate the community on post-quantum security and blockchain innovation.

Key highlights included:

  • Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2024: A landmark event that gathered global experts, developers, and cryptographers to discuss the future of quantum-resistant technologies.
  • Binance Live AMA with Crypto Whale Global: Abelian connected with a broader audience, addressing the significance of post-quantum solutions and showcasing its innovations.
  • Abelian AMA Series: Topics such as “The Current State of Crypto in the U.S. and a Look Ahead to 2025” provided valuable insights into industry trends and Abelian’s roadmap.
  • Web3 Global Talks with Web3GlobalMedia: A quantum-themed discussion that highlighted Abelian’s contributions to the Web3 ecosystem.

These initiatives not only educated the audience but also enhanced community trust and collaboration.

Community Growth

Abelian’s relentless focus on community engagement and growth has driven impressive results across multiple platforms, strengthening its position in the blockchain and post-quantum sectors.

  • By December 2024, Abelian’s community surpassed 58K members, reflecting remarkable month-over-month (MoM) growth across key channels, including Twitter, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Medium. This growth underscores the effectiveness of Abelian’s community-building strategies and its resonance with blockchain enthusiasts, developers, and thought leaders worldwide.

Content Distribution & Social Engagement

  • A strategic focus on high-quality, diverse, and consistent content in Q3 and Q4 2024 led to a substantial increase in engagement compared to December 2023. This achievement set new benchmarks for brand recognition and thought leadership, with total social engagements surpassing 3.2 million by year-end. Abelian’s innovative approach to content and campaigns has amplified its reach, establishing it as a leader in the post-quantum ecosystem.

Sentiment Analysis

  • Abelian recorded significant improvements in audience sentiment, revealing a steady increase in positive interactions across platforms in Q4 2024. This reflects the growing trust and enthusiasm within the community, driven by Abelian’s ongoing commitment to innovation and engagement.

Abelian’s Role in Shaping the Post-Quantum Era

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, blockchain faces a new challenge: quantum computing. This once-distant concept is quickly becoming a reality, and its potential to disrupt traditional encryption threatens the foundational security of blockchain networks. Abelian leads the charge by integrating advanced post-quantum cryptographic technologies into its blockchain. These innovations ensure secure, private transactions while preparing for the challenges of a quantum-powered future.

Looking Ahead to 2025: Visionary Steps for Abelian’s Future

As we approach 2025, Abelian is positioned to achieve transformative milestones in post-quantum technologies and Web3 innovation. Building on our achievements, we remain committed to innovation, collaboration, and creating a secure, privacy-first blockchain ecosystem. With QDay 2025 on the horizon, the upcoming year promises groundbreaking developments that solidify Abelian’s leadership in the post-quantum era.

​​Key Milestones for 2025 signal a leap into the next phase of innovation. The QDay Mainnet Launch will be a landmark moment, enabling ABEL staking for earning QDAY tokens and fostering deeper engagement within our community. With the introduction of Fully and Pseudo-Private Wallets and the Abelian-User-Token Protocol, we are set to revolutionize user experiences, championing security, privacy, and trust like never before. The journey to 2025 is more than a blueprint — it’s a vision brought to life.

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