SilverBitcoin
Pure Proof-of-Work with Mandatory Privacy
A Purely Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
Mandatory Privacy
Monero/Zcash-grade anonymity on every transaction
Pure Proof-of-Work
SHA-512 mining with 100% rewards to miners
Quantum-Resistant
512-bit security with post-quantum cryptography
High Performance
10K+ TPS (CPU), 200K+ TPS (GPU), 1M+ TPS (L2)
Parallel Chains
Horizontal sharding with 20+ independent chains
Smart Contracts
Slvr language with resource safety guarantees
Executive Summary
SilverBitcoin is a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain platform designed to be the "people's blockchain" - combining Bitcoin's revolutionary spirit with mandatory privacy, modern performance, and accessibility.
Consensus
Pure Proof-of-Work
SHA-512 mining with 512-bit security
Privacy
Mandatory
Lelantus, Mimblewimble, Stealth Addresses
Throughput
10K+ TPS (CPU)
200K+ TPS (GPU), 1M+ TPS (Layer 2)
Finality
500ms (Layer 1)
Instant (Layer 2 State Channels)
Quantum Resistance
512-bit Blake3
Post-quantum cryptography ready
Smart Contracts
Slvr Language
Resource safety guarantees
The Problem
Bitcoin revolutionized finance but became inaccessible as its value soared to $100,000+.
Current blockchain solutions face three fundamental challenges:
- •Performance: Cannot handle real-world transaction volumes
- •Accessibility: High validator requirements exclude most users
- •Usability: Complex smart contracts and poor developer experience
The Solution
SilverBitcoin addresses these challenges through:
- •High Performance: Sub-second finality with 10K+ TPS
- •Mandatory Privacy: Monero/Zcash-grade anonymity
- •Accessibility: Low requirements and minimal fees
- •Developer-Friendly: Slvr language with resource safety
- •Quantum-Ready: 512-bit security with post-quantum crypto
Key Achievements
"Bitcoin's Spirit, Monero's Privacy, Modern Performance"
SilverBitcoin is the blockchain for the people - combining Bitcoin's revolutionary vision of financial freedom with Monero/Zcash-grade privacy, modern performance, and accessibility. No PoS, no validators, no gatekeepers. Just pure Proof-of-Work, mandatory privacy, and comprehensive Layer 2 solutions.
Introduction
Bitcoin revolutionized finance by introducing a decentralized, censorship-resistant currency. However, as its value soared to $100,000+, it became inaccessible to most people. The very scarcity that made Bitcoin valuable also made it impractical for everyday use.
The Problem
Performance Bottleneck
Most blockchains cannot handle real-world transaction volumes
Impact: Limited adoption and high fees
Accessibility Barriers
High validator requirements and transaction fees exclude most users
Impact: Centralization and inequality
Poor Usability
Complex smart contract languages and poor developer experience
Impact: Slow ecosystem growth
The Solution
High Performance
Sub-second finality with 10K+ TPS
Parallel chains and GPU acceleration
Mandatory Privacy
Monero/Zcash-grade anonymity on every transaction
Lelantus, Mimblewimble, Ring Signatures
Accessibility
Low validator requirements and minimal fees
Pure PoW with GPU mining support
Developer-Friendly
Slvr smart contract language with resource safety
Linear type system and IDE support
Quantum-Ready
512-bit security with post-quantum cryptography
10 cryptographic schemes including SPHINCS+
Scalable
Layer 2 solutions for 1M+ TPS
Optimistic Rollups, ZK Rollups, State Channels
Bitcoin's Evolution: From $1 to $100,000+
Bitcoin's Success
- Introduced decentralized digital currency
- Proved censorship-resistant transactions
- Created store of value worth $2+ trillion
- Inspired entire cryptocurrency ecosystem
Bitcoin's Limitations
- High transaction fees ($10-50+ during congestion)
- Slow confirmation times (10+ minutes)
- No privacy (all transactions public)
- Limited smart contract capabilities
SilverBitcoin: The People's Blockchain
SilverBitcoin preserves Bitcoin's revolutionary spirit while solving its fundamental limitations. We combine pure Proof-of-Work consensus with mandatory privacy, modern performance, and accessibility for everyone.
Technical Architecture
Modular, High-Performance Blockchain Architecture Built Entirely in Rust
Layered Architecture
Application Layer
DApps, Wallets, and User Interfaces
Smart Contract Layer
Slvr Language with Resource Safety
Execution Layer
Transaction Processing and State Management
Consensus Layer
Pure Proof-of-Work with SHA-512
Network Layer
P2P Communication and Sharding
Storage Layer
ParityDB with Object Store
Core Components (Rust Crates)
silver-core
✅ ProductionCore blockchain types and primitives
silver-crypto
✅ Production10 cryptographic schemes implementation
silver-pow
✅ ProductionProof-of-Work mining engine
silver-sharding
✅ ProductionParallel chains implementation
silver-slvr
✅ ProductionSmart contract language and runtime
silver-network
✅ ProductionP2P networking with libp2p
System Architecture Overview
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ SilverBitcoin Production System │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Blockchain Node (Port 8332 RPC, 8333 P2P) │ │ ├─ Block Builder & Submission │ │ ├─ Mining Rewards Distribution │ │ ├─ Difficulty Adjustment │ │ └─ Transaction Engine │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Stratum Pool (Port 3333) │ │ ├─ Work Distribution │ │ ├─ Share Validation │ │ └─ Reward Tracking │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Miners (CPU & GPU) │ │ ├─ CPU Miner (Real U256 Arithmetic) │ │ └─ GPU Miner (CUDA/OpenCL/Metal) │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Storage (ParityDB) │ │ ├─ Blockchain State │ │ ├─ Account Balances │ │ └─ Transaction History │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Implementation Completeness
Privacy Protocols
Monero/Zcash-Grade Anonymity with Mandatory Privacy on Every Transaction
Stealth Addresses
Unique address per transaction for recipient anonymity
Ring Signatures
Sender hidden among 16 ring members
Bulletproofs+
Transaction amounts hidden with range proofs
Lelantus Protocol
Coin history privacy with zero-knowledge proofs
Mimblewimble
Confidential transactions with extreme scalability
Privacy Architecture Flow
Input Privacy
Ring signatures hide the sender among 16 ring members. Stealth addresses create unique recipient addresses per transaction.
Amount Privacy
Bulletproofs+ and Mimblewimble confidential transactions hide transaction amounts with range proofs.
History Privacy
Lelantus protocol breaks coin history linkability with zero-knowledge proofs and accumulator-based commitments.
| Feature | Bitcoin | Monero | Zcash | SilverBitcoin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sender Privacy | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receiver Privacy | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amount Privacy | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coin History | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mandatory | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lelantus | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mimblewimble | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quantum-Resistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Privacy Model: Mandatory Anonymity
Unlike Bitcoin and most blockchains, SilverBitcoin makes privacy mandatory on every transaction. No opt-in required, no privacy coins, no transparent addresses.
Consensus & Mining
Pure Proof-of-Work Consensus with SHA-512 Mining and GPU Acceleration
Smart Contracts
Slvr Language: Resource-Oriented Smart Contracts with Compile-Time Safety
Performance Analysis
High-Performance Blockchain with Sub-Second Finality and Unlimited Scalability
Security Model
Multi-Layered Security with Quantum-Resistant Cryptography and Mandatory Privacy
Tokenomics
Deflationary Economics with Fair Distribution and Sustainable Incentives
84M SLVR
Total Supply
Fixed supply with halving every 210,000 blocks
50 SLVR
Block Reward
Current reward, halves every ~4 years
30 seconds
Block Time
Fast confirmation with parallel chains
50%
Fee Burn
Half of transaction fees burned for deflation
Roadmap
Development Timeline from Foundation to Global Adoption
Conclusion
SilverBitcoin represents a new generation of blockchain technology that combines Bitcoin's revolutionary spirit with Monero/Zcash-grade privacy, modern performance, accessibility, and usability.
"The People's Blockchain"
Through pure Proof-of-Work consensus, mandatory privacy protocols, horizontal sharding with parallel chains, quantum-resistant cryptography, and comprehensive Layer 2 solutions, SilverBitcoin enables a truly decentralized financial system accessible to everyone with guaranteed privacy.
Bitcoin's Spirit
Decentralized, censorship-resistant, pure Proof-of-Work
Monero's Privacy
Mandatory anonymity on every transaction
Modern Performance
10K+ TPS with sub-second finality
Accessible to Everyone
Low fees, GPU mining, no validators
Key Achievements
Implementation Completeness
Get Involved
The Future of Decentralized Finance
SilverBitcoin is more than just another blockchain - it's a complete reimagining of what cryptocurrency can be. By combining the best aspects of Bitcoin, Monero, and modern blockchain technology, we've created a platform that is truly decentralized, private, performant, and accessible to everyone.