Draft:Mochimo Blockchain
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Comment: Some of the jargon here can be cut down or simplified. I am 100% sure you do not need this many repeated references; some of these references are cited upwards of 30 to 37 times, a clear example of WP:REFBOMB. Cut down the re-referencing (one per claim is a good starting point) and add some more reliable, secondary sources that show this is notable. Rambley (talk / contribs) 11:36, 15 December 2025 (UTC)
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Mochimo (ticker symbol MCM) is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain protocol launched in June 2018. It is designed to be resistant to threats from quantum computers by using a specialized cryptographic signature called the Winternitz One-Time Signature Plus (WOTS+).
Unlike many other cryptocurrencies that rely on algorithms potentially vulnerable to future quantum computing attacks (such as elliptic curve cryptography), Mochimo implements a quantum-resistant signature scheme standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) in RFC 8391.[1] The network is secured by a custom Proof of Work mining algorithm known as Mochimo Haiku, which allows for mining using standard Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).[2]
Architecture
[edit]Quantum Resistance
[edit]The core feature of the Mochimo protocol is its use of the WOTS+ signature scheme. In traditional blockchains like Bitcoin, a user's private key is mathematically linked to their public key. Sufficiently powerful quantum computers could theoretically reverse this link to derive private keys and steal funds.
Mochimo addresses this by using hash-based cryptography (WOTS+). In this system, keys are generated using hash functions, which are considered secure against quantum attacks because they do not rely on the hidden mathematical relationships found in traditional cryptography.[3]
Because WOTS+ is a "one-time" signature scheme, each Mochimo address is effectively used only once for sending funds. When a transaction occurs, the network automatically moves the remaining funds to a new, secure address to prevent key reuse vulnerabilities.[4]
Consensus and Mining
[edit]Mochimo uses a Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism similar to Bitcoin but with a custom algorithm called Mochimo Haiku.
- ASIC Resistance: The algorithm is designed to resist ASICs (specialized mining hardware) and FPGAs. This ensures that mining remains accessible to users with consumer-grade GPUs (NVIDIA cards), promoting decentralization.[5]
- Haiku Structure: The mining process involves generating a "haiku" (a 5-7-5 syllable poem structure) based on the block hash, which serves as a human-readable representation of the block solution.
Network Specifications
[edit]- Launch Date: June 25, 2018
- Total Supply: Approx. 79 million MCM (max supply)[6]
- Transaction Speed: High throughput transaction processing
- Development: Open-source software written primarily in C and CUDA.[5]
Market and Ecosystem
[edit]As of late 2025, Mochimo is traded on cryptocurrency exchanges and tracked by market aggregators. The project emphasizes a "fair launch" approach, meaning it was launched without an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or pre-mine for the developers.[7]
The ecosystem includes:
- MochimoScan: A block explorer for tracking transactions.
- Wallet Software: Browser-based and command-line wallets for managing MCM tokens.
- Mochimo Mesh API: Tools for developers to interact with the blockchain.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Huelsing, A., et al. (May 2018). "RFC 8391 - XMSS: eXtended Merkle Signature Scheme." IETF. Available at: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc8391
- ^ Mochimo Official Website - Mining. Available at: https://mochimo.org/mining
- ^ BTQ (Blockchain Technology Quarterly). "Quantum Secure Cryptocurrencies of the Future." May 2024. Available at: https://www.btq.com/blog/quantum-secure-cryptocurrencies-of-the-future
- ^ RS Components. "Quantum Computing vs Cryptocurrency." November 2025. Available at: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/quantum-computing-vs-cryptocurrency
- ^ a b GitHub - mochimodev. "Mochimo Cryptocurrency Public Development Repository." Available at: https://github.com/mochimodev/mochimo
- ^ CoinMarketCap. "Mochimo (MCM) - Cryptocurrency Prices, Charts, and Information." Available at: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/mochimo/
- ^ Mochimo Official Project Website. Available at: https://mochimo.org