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About Qtum (QTUM)
Layer-1 blockchainQtum (QTUM) is a hybrid blockchain that grafts an Ethereum-style virtual machine onto Bitcoin's UTXO accounting, letting proof-of-stake validators run smart contracts on a ledger structured the way Bitcoin's is. QTUM secures the network through staking and pays for the contract execution that runs on top of it.
The story behind Qtum
By 2017 the industry had split into two camps: Bitcoin's simple, auditable transaction model, and Ethereum's flexible but harder-to-reason-about account model. Patrick Dai and his team refused to pick a side. Qtum's answer was an account abstraction layer that lets Ethereum-compatible contracts settle against Bitcoin-style unspent outputs, a genuinely awkward piece of engineering that nonetheless worked. It launched in September 2017 after one of that year's best-attended token sales, riding into a market hungry for anything promising enterprise adoption. Later releases added an x86 virtual machine, so contracts could be written in ordinary languages like C and Python rather than forcing every developer to learn Solidity, a deliberate pitch to programmers coming from outside crypto.
What QTUM is used for
If you run a full node and stake QTUM, you earn block rewards for helping validate the chain, and every contract you deploy or call spends QTUM as gas. The chain's on-chain governance protocol also lets you vote directly on parameters like block size and fee schedules, so upgrades happen by ballot rather than by developers alone deciding what changes. That combination — UTXO safety, EVM flexibility, and voter-adjustable rules — was pitched squarely at businesses wary of Ethereum's account model or Bitcoin's rigidity.
Qtum in the market today
Qtum is a small-cap survivor of the 2017 ICO wave, technically distinctive but overshadowed by smart-contract platforms with far larger developer communities and deeper liquidity. Its enterprise partnerships generated headlines rather than a lasting independent ecosystem, and most activity that once ran on Qtum has migrated to bigger EVM chains that offer the same tooling with more users already there. Anyone holding QTUM for its hybrid architecture should weigh that technical originality against the plain fact that adoption never followed.
How to buy or swap QTUM
- Pick QTUM as the asset you want to receive.
- Choose what you're paying with — crypto or a fiat card.
- Monivo compares every connected exchange and routes your order to the best available rate.
- Paste your wallet address and confirm — funds arrive in minutes.
Fees and pricing
Zero added fees: Monivo does not add a platform fee, a minimum or a withdrawal charge — the rate you see is the rate you get. Blockchain network fees are shown in full before you confirm, and the final amount you receive is quoted up front.
Monivo does not add a separate fee or markup to the provider quote. Monivo may earn a commission from the liquidity provider when a completed swap is referred through our platform. Provider spreads and applicable network costs are reflected in the quoted amount.
Network fees are set by the blockchain, not by Monivo. No account, no subscription and no withdrawal charge. Live support is available 24/7.
QTUM swap FAQ
How do I swap Qtum (QTUM) instantly on Monivo?
Pick QTUM as the asset you want to receive, choose what you're paying with, paste your wallet address, and confirm. Monivo routes your order to the provider offering the best rate, and most swaps complete in under 10 minutes — no account needed.
Can I swap QTUM with no KYC?
Yes. Crypto-to-crypto swaps of QTUM on Monivo require no identity verification and no sign-up. Only fiat purchases (card or bank transfer) require KYC, because banks and payment processors mandate it.
Is swapping Qtum on Monivo non-custodial?
Yes. Monivo never holds your funds. QTUM is sent directly to the wallet address you provide, so you stay in control the whole time.
Which network does QTUM use here?
Monivo supports Qtum on the Qtum network. Always double-check that your receiving wallet supports this network before confirming.
What fees apply when I swap QTUM?
Monivo adds zero fees on top. The quote you see already reflects the best aggregated rate across connected providers, including their network and processing costs — all fees are included in the shown amount.
More on fees, limits, KYC and timing: read the full crypto swap FAQ.
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