Post-Quantum Settlement
for Crypto Exchanges

Every settlement batch must satisfy ∑φ ≡ 0 (mod 6) or it is atomically rejected. Zero mutable state. Zero database race conditions. Zero compromise. Built on Z6 topological lattice math — the same primitives used in post-quantum cryptography.

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Phase Closures

⚡ Z6 Topology Grid — 8×8 lattice · 4 moat zones · 165-bit key space

Each cell is a Z6 element (0-5). The phase closure gate checks that the sum of all elements in a settlement batch ≡ 0 (mod 6). Colors represent element values.

∑ = 0 · CLOSED

🧪 Test Settlement

Enter phase elements for a batch (comma-separated, 0-5). The gate validates ∑φ ≡ 0 mod 6.

Submit a batch to test phase closure.

🔑 Key Verification

Verify a 24-byte Z6 KEM gate key. The constant-time kernel checks all 64 elements belong to Z6.

Paste a 24-byte key to verify.

Why Your Exchange Needs This

Settlement is the most attack-critical path in any exchange. Here's how the Z6 clearinghouse protects it.

🛡️ Anti-State Manipulation

Settlement instructions are validated as directional steps on a Z6 lattice. A batch is only committed if it proves perfect additive phase closure (∑φ ≡ 0 mod 6). Balance-doubling exploits and flash-loan abnormalities are detected before they reach your database.

⚡ Zero Database Race Conditions

The clearinghouse is stateless — every settlement is validated independently. No locks, no contention, no race conditions between concurrent settlement threads. This enables horizontal scaling without complex database coordination.

🔐 Quantum-Resistant Inter-Service Auth

Standard TLS between internal wallet services can be broken by quantum computers. The Z6 24-byte KEM provides post-quantum isolation with zero serialization overhead. Your vault pipeline stays quantum-safe today.

📊 Real-Time Settlement Audit

Every batch produces a cryptographic receipt with phase closure result, batch hash, and replay protection. Integrate with your compliance and audit systems via the REST API. Full metrics stream available.

🔌 Plugs Into Any Architecture

Deploy as a Cloudflare Worker in front of your settlement pipeline. No changes to your matching engine or hot wallet. The clearinghouse validates, your backend executes. Works with any stack.

🧮 165-Bit Key Space

64 Z6 elements × log₂(6) = 165 bits of entropy per gate key. Fully random CSPRNG generation. The topological moat provides an additional integrity layer — keys with zero-divisor pairs or lattice violations are rejected at the gate.

Architecture

The clearinghouse sits between your matching engine and vault pipeline — validating every settlement against the Z6 phase clock.

1. Input
Matching Engine
2. Gate
Z6 Phase Closure
3. Pass
Hot Wallet
3. Fail
Quarantine

API Reference

Integrate the clearinghouse into your settlement pipeline. All endpoints are stateless and constant-time.

POST/api/v1/settle
Submit a batch. Requires batchId, instructions[] with phaseElement in [0,5]. Returns receipt with phase closure verdict.
POST/api/v1/verify
Verify a Z6 gate key via X-Z6-KEM-Public header. Constant-time element validation.
POST/api/v1/multisig
Validate multiple keys, get a session key back.
GET/api/metrics
Live metrics: batches accepted/rejected, phase closures, replay attempts.
GET/api/health
Service health with operational status.

Pricing

Deploy in minutes. No infrastructure changes.

Starter
$99/mo
10K settlements/mo · 1 gate key
  • Phase closure validation (∑φ ≡ 0 mod 6)
  • Z6 gate key verification
  • REST metrics API
  • 7-day audit log retention
  • Email alerts
Exchange
$299/mo
100K settlements/mo · 10 gate keys
  • All Starter features
  • Multi-sig key validation
  • Replay protection (4096-bucket buffer)
  • Custom phase element routing
  • 90-day audit log retention
  • SSE live metrics stream
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited settlements · Unlimited keys
  • All Exchange features
  • Dedicated Z6 KEM key ceremony
  • On-premise deployment option
  • SLA 99.99% uptime
  • Custom integration support
  • Priority 24/7 support