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.

ℹ 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.

ℹ 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
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2. Gate
Z6 Phase Closure
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3. Pass
Hot Wallet
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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