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# Introduction

Blockchain innovation stalls. Teams chase speed measured by TPS, but the architecture stays the same - it's another proof-of-work/stake with elliptic curve cryptography for key generation and signatures. These blockchains are not ready for quantum computers nor AI applications.

Esperchain is a new **L1 blockchain that is quantum-proof and AI-first**. We are heavy research-oriented to bring cutting edge research in machine learning and post-quantum cryptography to blockchains.

We are **quantum-proof** by using lattice-based, hash-based and isogeny-based cryptography.

We are **AI-first** thanks to our proof-of-AI consensus mechanism.

Blockchain innovation starts with Esper.

### Jump right in

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