Learn

Conceptual primers for readers new to Tidecoin or post-quantum cryptography. These pages explain the “why” without assuming deep cryptographic background, and they link out to the Protocol spec when you want the full details.

• What is Tidecoin? — Two-minute introduction.
• The Quantum Threat — Shor’s algorithm and the CRQC timeline.
• Harvest Now, Decrypt Later — Why blockchain data is uniquely vulnerable.
• Post-Quantum Primer — NIST standards and what changed.
• Signature Schemes Explained — Falcon, ML-DSA, when to use which.
• Address Formats Explained — What TDC addresses look like and why.
• Why PQHD? — Replacing BIP-32 for post-quantum wallets.
• Why Merged Mining? — Two-phase proof-of-work and AuxPoW.
• Tokenomics — Supply cap, halving, emission curve.
• Fees & Transaction Sizes — PQ signatures and what they mean for fees.
• Comparison with Bitcoin, QRL, and Others — How Tidecoin compares.