Special ₭ Symbol KnexCoin Currency Integration

Type ₭ (KNEX) and ⋖ (RAW) currency symbols anywhere!
macOS • Windows • Linux

Earn Free ₭ • Fee-Less • Quantum-Proof • Quick Install • Shortcuts

🎁 Earn Free KnexCoin

Installing this keyboard integration is one way to earn free KnexCoin! Rewards are delivered directly to your:

KnexWallet - Mobile or desktop wallet app
Knex Crypto Card - Physical NFC card with NTAG 424 DNA technology

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║                    AIRDROP REWARDS                        ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  INSTALLATION BONUS:           ₭ 1,000                    ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Install this keyboard integration and register your      ║
║  wallet to receive 1,000 KNEX instantly!                  ║
║                                                           ║
║  SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES:          ₭ 1 per share              ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Share on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, etc.                 ║
║  Earn UNLIMITED KNEX - no cap per account!                ║
║                                                           ║
║  TOTAL AIRDROP POOL:           ₭ 1,000,000                ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Runs indefinitely until 1 Million KNEX distributed       ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Reward Structure

Action	Reward	Limit
Install keyboard integration	₭ 1,000	Once per wallet
Share on social media	₭ 1 per share	Unlimited
Referral bonus	₭ 100 per referral	Unlimited

Airdrop Details

Metric	Value
Total Airdrop Pool	₭ 1,000,000 (1 Million KNEX)
Installation Bonus	₭ 1,000 per user
Social Share Reward	₭ 1 per verified share
Duration	Runs indefinitely until pool exhausted
Eligibility	One wallet per person

How to Earn

Install the currency symbol integration (this repo)
Register your wallet at knexcoin.com/airdrop
Receive ₭ 1,000 installation bonus instantly
Share on social media to earn ₭ 1 per verified share (unlimited)
Refer friends using your unique link for ₭ 100 per signup

Supported Social Platforms

Twitter/X
Facebook
Reddit
LinkedIn
Discord
Telegram
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok

💳 Knex Crypto Card (NTAG 424 DNA)

The Knex Crypto Card is a physical payment card powered by NXP NTAG 424 DNA - the most secure NFC chip available for consumer applications.

What is NTAG 424 DNA?

NTAG 424 DNA (Secure Dynamic Messaging) is NXP's advanced NFC chip featuring cryptographic authentication that makes each tap mathematically unforgeable.

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║                    KNEX CRYPTO CARD                       ║
║                                                           ║
║   ┌──────────┐                                            ║
║   │   ₭      │   Powered by NTAG 424 DNA                  ║
║   │   NFC    │   AES-128 Encryption                       ║
║   └──────────┘   SUN Authentication                       ║
║                                                           ║
║   Card Number: **** **** **** 4242                        ║
║   Wallet: knex1qxy2...                                    ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Technical Specifications

Feature	NTAG 424 DNA Spec
Encryption	AES-128 bit
Authentication	SUN (Secure Unique NFC)
Memory	416 bytes user memory
UID	7-byte unique identifier
Communication	ISO/IEC 14443-3A
Read Range	Up to 50mm
Data Retention	10 years
Write Endurance	1,000,000 cycles
Operating Temp	-25°C to +85°C

Security Features

Feature	Description
SUN Message (SDM)	Each tap generates a unique, encrypted URL with rolling counter
AES-128 CMAC	Cryptographic signature verifies authenticity
Rolling Counter	Prevents replay attacks - same tap never works twice
UID Mirroring	Card's unique ID embedded in every transaction
Tamper Detection	Chip detects physical tampering attempts

How SUN Authentication Works

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║              TAP  →  VERIFY  →  TRANSACT                  ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  1. TAP      Card generates unique encrypted message      ║
║              ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐      ║
║              │ https://pay.knex/v?                 │      ║
║              │   uid=04A23F...                     │      ║
║              │   ctr=000042                        │      ║
║              │   cmac=8F3D2A1B...                  │      ║
║              └─────────────────────────────────────┘      ║
║                                                           ║
║  2. VERIFY   Server validates CMAC with shared key        ║
║              • Decrypts message with AES-128              ║
║              • Verifies counter > last seen               ║
║              • Confirms UID matches registered card       ║
║                                                           ║
║  3. TRANSACT If valid, transaction proceeds               ║
║              • Funds deducted from linked wallet          ║
║              • Receipt sent to card owner                 ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Comparison: Knex Card vs Other Crypto Cards

Feature	Knex Card (NTAG 424 DNA)	Standard NFC Cards	Magnetic Stripe	QR Code
Forgery Resistance	Unforgeable	Clonable	Easily skimmed	Screenshot-able
Replay Attack Protection	Rolling counter	None	None	None
Encryption	AES-128	Often none	None	None
Offline Verification	Partial	No	No	No
Unique Per-Tap	Yes (SDM)	No	No	No
Physical Durability	No battery, 10yr life	Varies	Wears out	N/A
Speed	<100ms tap	~500ms	~2s swipe	Camera dependent
Privacy	UID not broadcast	Often broadcasts	Track exposed	Public

Why NTAG 424 DNA is Unforgeable

Symmetric Key Never Leaves Chip - The AES key is burned into the chip during manufacturing and cannot be extracted
Rolling Counter - Each tap increments an internal counter; old values are rejected
Cryptographic Proof - The CMAC signature proves the message came from the genuine chip
No Cloning Possible - Without the secret key, attackers cannot generate valid signatures

Pros and Cons

Pros

Mathematically unforgeable - Secured by AES-128 cryptography
No battery required - Powered by NFC field from reader
Instant transactions - Tap and go in under 100ms
Works offline - Card generates valid signatures without internet
10+ year lifespan - No moving parts, no battery to die
Water resistant - Works through most card materials
Privacy preserving - No personal data stored on chip

Cons

Requires NFC reader - Not all POS terminals support NFC
One-way authentication - Card proves itself to server, not vice versa
Limited storage - Only 416 bytes (sufficient for crypto, not for full wallet)
Initial cost - NTAG 424 DNA chips cost more than basic NFC tags
Key management - Lost card requires re-provisioning with new keys

Get Your Knex Card

Order at knexcoin.com/card

Standard Card: ₭ 5.00 (plastic, white)
Metal Card: ₭ 25.00 (stainless steel, black)
Custom Card: ₭ 15.00 (your design)

💰 Currency System

KnexCoin has two currency units: ₭ (KNEX) and ⋖ (RAW), similar to dollars and cents.

The Two Symbols

₭ KNEX (Coin)

The main currency unit. Like $ (dollar).

⋖ RAW (Coin)

The smallest unit. Like ¢ (cent).

Fundamental Relationship

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║                    EXCHANGE RATE                          ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║              1 ₭  =  10,000,000⋖                          ║
║                      (10 Million RAW)                     ║
║                                                           ║
║              1⋖   =  ₭ 0.0000001                          ║
║                      (One Ten-Millionth)                  ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Maximum Supply (Hard Cap)

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║                    TOTAL SUPPLY CAP                       ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  Maximum RAW ever created:                                ║
║                                                           ║
║         2,100,000,000,000,000⋖                            ║
║           (2.1 Quadrillion RAW)                           ║
║                                                           ║
║  Equivalent in KNEX:                                      ║
║                                                           ║
║         ₭ 210,000,000                                     ║
║           (210 Million KNEX)                              ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Why 2.1 Quadrillion RAW?

Unit	Amount	Calculation
Total RAW	2,100,000,000,000,000⋖	2.1 × 10¹⁵ (hard cap)
Total KNEX	₭ 210,000,000	2.1 quadrillion ÷ 10 million
RAW per KNEX	10,000,000⋖	Fixed conversion rate

Supply Breakdown:

Metric	Value
Maximum KNEX	₭ 210,000,000
Maximum RAW	2,100,000,000,000,000⋖
Smallest unit	1⋖ (one RAW)
Decimal places	7 (in KNEX)
Scientific notation	2.1 × 10¹⁵ RAW

Comparison to Other Cryptocurrencies:

Cryptocurrency	Max Supply (Main Unit)	Max Supply (Smallest Unit)	Smallest Unit Name
KnexCoin	₭ 210,000,000	2.1 Quadrillion⋖	RAW
Bitcoin	21,000,000 BTC	2.1 Quadrillion satoshis	Satoshi
Ethereum	No hard cap	No hard cap	Wei
Litecoin	84,000,000 LTC	8.4 Quadrillion litoshis	Litoshi

Note: KnexCoin's 2.1 quadrillion RAW mirrors Bitcoin's 2.1 quadrillion satoshis, making it familiar to crypto users while providing the same level of divisibility for micro-transactions.

Symbol Reference

Symbol	Name	Unicode	Shortcut	Equivalent
₭	KNEX	U+20AD	⌥K (Mac) / Alt+K (Win)	Like $ (dollar)
⋖	RAW	U+22D6	⌥R (Mac) / Alt+R (Win)	Like ¢ (cent)

📊 Complete Decimal Reference

KNEX to RAW Conversion (Every Decimal Place)

KNEX (₭)	RAW (⋖)	Description
₭ 1.0000000	10,000,000⋖	1 KNEX = 10 Million RAW
₭ 0.1000000	1,000,000⋖	1/10 KNEX = 1 Million RAW
₭ 0.0100000	100,000⋖	1/100 KNEX = 100 Thousand RAW
₭ 0.0010000	10,000⋖	1/1000 KNEX = 10 Thousand RAW
₭ 0.0001000	1,000⋖	1/10000 KNEX = 1 Thousand RAW
₭ 0.0000100	100⋖	1/100000 KNEX = 100 RAW
₭ 0.0000010	10⋖	1/1000000 KNEX = 10 RAW
₭ 0.0000001	1⋖	Smallest unit = 1 RAW

RAW to KNEX Conversion (Every Power of 10)

RAW (⋖)	KNEX (₭)	Common Name
1⋖	₭ 0.0000001	1 RAW (smallest unit)
10⋖	₭ 0.000001	10 RAW
100⋖	₭ 0.00001	100 RAW
1,000⋖	₭ 0.0001	1K RAW (1 Thousand)
10,000⋖	₭ 0.001	10K RAW
100,000⋖	₭ 0.01	100K RAW
1,000,000⋖	₭ 0.1	1M RAW (1 Million)
10,000,000⋖	₭ 1.0	10M RAW = 1 KNEX
100,000,000⋖	₭ 10.0	100M RAW
1,000,000,000⋖	₭ 100.0	1B RAW (1 Billion)

Comparison to Traditional Currencies

Relationship	KnexCoin	US Dollar	Bitcoin
Main unit	₭ 1 KNEX	$1 Dollar	1 BTC
Subunit name	RAW (⋖)	Cent (¢)	Satoshi (sat)
Subunits per main	10,000,000	100	100,000,000
Smallest decimal	₭ 0.0000001	$0.01	0.00000001 BTC
Written as subunit	1⋖	1¢	1 sat

Real-World Pricing Examples

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║                    PRICING EXAMPLES                       ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  LARGE PURCHASES (use KNEX):                              ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  House:       ₭ 250,000.00    = 2,500,000,000,000,000⋖    ║
║  Car:         ₭ 35,000.00     = 350,000,000,000,000⋖      ║
║  Computer:    ₭ 1,500.00      = 15,000,000,000,000⋖       ║
║  Phone:       ₭ 999.99        = 9,999,900,000,000⋖        ║
║                                                           ║
║  EVERYDAY PURCHASES (use KNEX):                           ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Groceries:   ₭ 85.50         = 855,000,000⋖              ║
║  Dinner:      ₭ 45.00         = 450,000,000⋖              ║
║  Coffee:      ₭ 5.50          = 55,000,000⋖               ║
║  Snack:       ₭ 2.25          = 22,500,000⋖               ║
║                                                           ║
║  MICRO-TRANSACTIONS (use RAW):                            ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  API call:    100⋖            = ₭ 0.00001                 ║
║  Page view:   10⋖             = ₭ 0.000001                ║
║  Data byte:   1⋖              = ₭ 0.0000001               ║
║                                                           ║
║  TIPS & SMALL AMOUNTS:                                    ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Good tip:    ₭ 0.50          = 5,000,000⋖                ║
║  Small tip:   ₭ 0.10          = 1,000,000⋖                ║
║  Micro tip:   ₭ 0.01          = 100,000⋖                  ║
║  Tiny tip:    ₭ 0.001         = 10,000⋖                   ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

When to Use ₭ vs ⋖

Situation	Use	Example
Prices over ₭ 0.01	₭ KNEX	₭ 12.50
Prices under ₭ 0.01	⋖ RAW	50,000⋖
Displaying balances	₭ KNEX	Balance: ₭ 1,234.56
Micro-payments	⋖ RAW	Cost: 100⋖ per request
Smart contract fees	⋖ RAW	Gas: 21,000⋖
Human-readable prices	₭ KNEX	"That costs 5 KNEX"
Machine precision	⋖ RAW	Transfer 50000000⋖

Formatting Guidelines

// Display as KNEX when >= 0.01
₭ 1.00        // One KNEX
₭ 0.50        // Half a KNEX
₭ 0.01        // One hundredth of a KNEX

// Display as RAW when < 0.01
99,999⋖       // Just under 0.01 KNEX
10,000⋖       // 0.001 KNEX
1,000⋖        // 0.0001 KNEX
100⋖          // 0.00001 KNEX
10⋖           // 0.000001 KNEX
1⋖            // Smallest possible amount

Quick Mental Math

To convert KNEX → RAW:  Move decimal 7 places RIGHT (or multiply by 10,000,000)
To convert RAW → KNEX:  Move decimal 7 places LEFT  (or divide by 10,000,000)

Examples:
  ₭ 1.5      → 15,000,000⋖   (move decimal 7 right)
  500,000⋖   → ₭ 0.05        (move decimal 7 left)

🚀 Quick Install

macOS

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/knexcoin/KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation/main/install.sh | bash

Windows

# Download and run in PowerShell (as Administrator)
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/knexcoin/KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation/main/install.ps1 | iex

Or manually:

Download the repository
Right-click install.ps1 → "Run with PowerShell"
Install AutoHotkey if prompted

Linux

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/knexcoin/KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation/main/install-linux.sh | bash

Manual Install (All Platforms)

git clone https://github.com/knexcoin/KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation.git
cd KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation

# macOS
bash install.sh

# Linux
bash install-linux.sh

# Windows (PowerShell)
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File install.ps1

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Once installed, use these shortcuts anywhere:

macOS

Shortcut	Output	Description
⌥K	`₭`	KNEX symbol + space
⌥⇧K	`₭`	KNEX symbol (no space)
⌥R	`⋖`	RAW symbol + space
⌥⇧R	`⋖`	RAW symbol (no space)
⌥⌃K	—	Copy KNEX to clipboard
⌥⌃R	—	Copy RAW to clipboard

Legend: ⌥ = Option, ⇧ = Shift, ⌃ = Control

Windows

Shortcut	Output	Description
Alt+K	`₭`	KNEX symbol + space
Alt+Shift+K	`₭`	KNEX symbol (no space)
Alt+R	`⋖`	RAW symbol + space
Alt+Shift+R	`⋖`	RAW symbol (no space)
Alt+Ctrl+K	—	Copy KNEX to clipboard
Alt+Ctrl+R	—	Copy RAW to clipboard

Requires AutoHotkey (installed automatically)

Linux

Method	Sequence	Output
XCompose	Compose → k → k	`₭`
XCompose	Compose → r → r	`⋖`
Custom	Super+K	`₭`
Custom	Super+R	`⋖`

Set your Compose key in System Settings → Keyboard. Custom shortcuts require xdotool.

📦 What Gets Installed

Component	Location	Purpose
KnexSymbol.ttf	`~/Library/Fonts/`	Custom font with ₭ and ⋖ glyphs
KnexSymbol.keylayout	`~/Library/Keyboard Layouts/`	macOS keyboard layout
Hammerspoon config	`~/.hammerspoon/init.lua`	Hotkey bindings

Optional Components

Component	Purpose
Karabiner-Elements	Press-and-hold K popup selector

📋 Requirements

macOS

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
Homebrew (installed automatically)
Hammerspoon (installed automatically)

Windows

Windows 10 or later
AutoHotkey v1.1+ or v2 (prompted to install)
PowerShell 5.0+

Linux

Any modern Linux distribution
X11 or Wayland (XCompose for X11)
Optional: xdotool, xclip for hotkey scripts

📖 Detailed Installation Guide

Step 1: Run the Installer

bash install.sh

The installer will:

✅ Install Homebrew (if needed)
✅ Install FontForge and build the font
✅ Install the KnexSymbol font
✅ Install the keyboard layout
✅ Install and configure Hammerspoon
❓ Optionally install Karabiner-Elements

Step 2: Grant Permissions

After installation, you must grant Accessibility permissions to Hammerspoon:

System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
Find Hammerspoon in the list
Toggle it ON ✅

Step 3: Add Keyboard Layout (Optional)

For the keyboard layout method:

System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources
Click (+) to add a new input source
Search for "Knex Symbol"
Add it and select it from the menu bar

Step 4: Test It!

Open any text field and try:

⌥K  →  ₭
⌥R  →  ⋖

🎨 Symbol Design

₭ KNEX Symbol

The KNEX symbol is based on the Kip sign (₭, U+20AD), the currency symbol for the Laotian Kip. It resembles a K with a horizontal bar, perfectly representing KnexCoin.

    ██╗  ██╗
    ██║ ██╔╝
    █████╔╝     ₭
    ██╔═██╗
    ██║  ██╗
    ╚═╝  ╚═╝

⋖ RAW Symbol

The RAW symbol represents the smallest unit of KnexCoin. Our custom design features a chevron with vertical stubs - like the cents sign (¢) but pointing left to indicate smaller value.

Custom SVG Design:

<svg viewBox="0 0 256 256">
  <circle cx="128" cy="128" r="118" fill="#000"/>
  <g stroke="#FFF" stroke-width="22" stroke-linecap="round">
    <path d="M196 88 L60 128 L196 168"/>  <!-- chevron -->
    <path d="M128 64 L128 104"/>           <!-- top stub -->
    <path d="M128 152 L128 192"/>          <!-- bottom stub -->
  </g>
</svg>

For typing, we use ⋖ (U+22D6, less-than with dot) as the closest Unicode approximation.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Symbol shows as box (□) or question mark (?)

Cause: The application doesn't support the Unicode character.

Solution: The installer uses universal Unicode symbols (₭ and ⋖) that work in most modern applications. If you see boxes, try a different font or application.

⌥K types something else (like ˚)

Cause: Hammerspoon doesn't have Accessibility permissions.

Solution:

Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
Enable Hammerspoon ✅
Click the Hammerspoon menu bar icon → Reload Config

Hammerspoon not responding

# Restart Hammerspoon
killall Hammerspoon
open -a Hammerspoon

Keyboard layout not appearing

# Refresh keyboard layouts
sudo killall SystemUIServer

Then log out and back in.

Test if symbols work

# Copy KNEX symbol to clipboard
echo -n "₭" | pbcopy

# Copy RAW symbol to clipboard
echo -n "⋖" | pbcopy

🗑️ Uninstall

To completely remove the KnexCoin currency integration:

bash uninstall.sh

Or manually:

# Remove font
rm ~/Library/Fonts/KnexSymbol.ttf

# Remove keyboard layout
rm ~/Library/Keyboard\ Layouts/KnexSymbol.keylayout

# Edit Hammerspoon config to remove KNEX section
nano ~/.hammerspoon/init.lua

👩‍💻 For Developers

Using in Web Projects

/* CSS */
.price-knex::before {
  content: '₭ ';
}

.price-raw::before {
  content: '⋖ ';
}

<!-- HTML -->
<span class="price-knex">12.46</span>
<span class="price-raw">124,600,000</span>

Using in JavaScript

const KNEX = '₭';
const RAW = '⋖';
const RAW_PER_KNEX = 10_000_000;

function formatKnex(amount) {
  return `${KNEX} ${amount.toFixed(2)}`;
}

function formatRaw(amount) {
  return `${RAW} ${amount.toLocaleString()}`;
}

function knexToRaw(knex) {
  return knex * RAW_PER_KNEX;
}

function rawToKnex(raw) {
  return raw / RAW_PER_KNEX;
}

Building the Font

# Install FontForge
brew install fontforge

# Build font from SVG sources
fontforge -script build-font.py

📁 Repository Structure

KnexCoin-currency-symbol-installation/
├── README.md                 # This documentation
├── LICENSE                   # MIT License
│
├── install.sh                # macOS installer
├── install.ps1               # Windows installer (PowerShell)
├── install-linux.sh          # Linux installer
├── uninstall.sh              # macOS uninstaller
│
├── KnexSymbol.ttf            # TrueType font
├── KnexSymbol.woff2          # Web font
├── KnexSymbol.keylayout      # macOS keyboard layout
│
├── KnexSymbol-original.svg   # KNEX symbol source (256x256)
├── KnexSymbol-glyph.svg      # Font-ready KNEX glyph (1000 UPM)
├── RawSymbol-original.svg    # RAW symbol source (256x256)
├── RawSymbol-glyph.svg       # Font-ready RAW glyph (1000 UPM)
│
├── knex-hammerspoon.lua      # macOS Hammerspoon hotkey config
├── karabiner-knex.json       # macOS Karabiner complex modification
└── build-font.py             # FontForge build script

🤝 Contributing

Fork this repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
Open a Pull Request

💸 Fee-Less Transactions

KnexCoin offers zero transaction fees for standard transfers. This is made possible through Proof-of-Bandwidth (PoB) consensus, which replaces traditional fee economics with bandwidth subsidization.

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║                    TRANSACTION FEES                       ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  STANDARD TRANSFERS:           ₭ 0 (FREE)                 ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Send KNEX to any wallet with zero fees.                  ║
║  Microtransactions and IoT payments now viable!           ║
║                                                           ║
║  SMART CONTRACT EXECUTION:     Minimal fee                ║
║  ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────    ║
║  Smart contracts require small computational fees         ║
║  to prevent network spam and abuse.                       ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Fee Comparison

Network	Transfer Fee	Confirmation Time
KnexCoin	₭ 0 (Free)	< 1 second
Bitcoin	$1-50+	~60 minutes
Ethereum	$0.50-100+	~15 minutes
Solana	~$0.00025	~400ms
Nano	$0	~0.2 seconds

Why Fee-Less?

Bandwidth-Backed: Network value tied to real infrastructure, not transaction fees
Proof-of-Bandwidth: Validators earn rewards through bandwidth contribution, not fees
Microtransaction Ready: Send 1⋖ (0.0000001 KNEX) without losing value to fees
IoT Compatible: Machine-to-machine payments become economically viable

Note: Smart contract execution requires minimal fees to prevent spam. Standard wallet-to-wallet transfers are always free.

🔐 Quantum-Proof From Day One

KnexCoin is the first DAG ledger built with NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography from Genesis. No migration needed—your assets are protected against quantum attacks from the moment you create your wallet.

╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║              QUANTUM-PROOF SECURITY                       ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                           ║
║  All KnexCoin addresses begin with: knexq1                ║
║  The "q" indicates quantum-safe cryptography              ║
║                                                           ║
║  Your funds are protected against:                        ║
║  • Harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks                      ║
║  • Future quantum computer threats                        ║
║  • Shor's algorithm (breaks ECDSA/RSA)                    ║
║  • Grover's algorithm (weakens hashing)                   ║
║                                                           ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

Post-Quantum Cryptography Algorithms

KnexCoin implements four NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms:

Algorithm	NIST Standard	Purpose	Details
FN-DSA-512	FIPS 206 (FALCON)	Primary Signatures	Lattice-based signatures with smallest post-quantum footprint. 897-byte public keys, 666-byte signatures.
ML-KEM-768	FIPS 203 (Kyber)	Key Encapsulation	Quantum-safe key exchange for encrypted node-to-node communication across the network.
ML-DSA-65	FIPS 204 (Dilithium)	Backup Signatures	Governance-switchable fallback using different lattice structure for defense in depth.
SHA3-256	FIPS 202	Hashing	Quantum-resistant hashing for addresses and Merkle trees. Unaffected by Grover's algorithm.

Algorithm Deep Dive

FN-DSA-512 (FALCON) - Primary Signatures

Type: Lattice-based (NTRU lattices)
Security Level: NIST Level I (128-bit quantum security)
Public Key Size: 897 bytes
Signature Size: 666 bytes
Why FALCON? Smallest signature size of all PQ signature schemes, ideal for blockchain

ML-KEM-768 (Kyber) - Key Encapsulation

Type: Module Learning with Errors (MLWE)
Security Level: NIST Level III (192-bit quantum security)
Public Key Size: 1,184 bytes
Ciphertext Size: 1,088 bytes
Why Kyber? Fastest encapsulation/decapsulation, proven secure

ML-DSA-65 (Dilithium) - Backup Signatures

Type: Module Learning with Errors (MLWE)
Security Level: NIST Level III (192-bit quantum security)
Public Key Size: 1,952 bytes
Signature Size: 3,293 bytes
Why Dilithium? Different mathematical structure than FALCON for redundancy

SHA3-256 - Quantum-Resistant Hashing

Type: Keccak sponge construction
Output Size: 256 bits
Quantum Security: 128-bit (Grover reduces to √N)
Why SHA3? Purpose-built, not MD/SHA legacy, resistant to length extension

Quantum Threat Timeline

Year	Event
2024	NIST finalizes FIPS 203, 204, 205 standards
2025	FALCON (FIPS 206) + HQC standardized
2026	KnexCoin launches quantum-proof from Genesis
2030+	Cryptographically-relevant quantum computers expected

Why Quantum-Proof Matters Now

Network	Cryptography	Quantum Status
Bitcoin	ECDSA (secp256k1)	❌ Vulnerable
Ethereum	ECDSA (secp256k1)	❌ Vulnerable
Solana	Ed25519	❌ Vulnerable
KnexCoin	FN-DSA + ML-KEM	✅ Quantum-Proof

Harvest Now, Decrypt Later: Attackers can record encrypted transactions today and decrypt them when quantum computers become available. KnexCoin protects against this threat from day one.

NIST FIPS Certification

All cryptographic algorithms used in KnexCoin are NIST FIPS certified:

FIPS 202: SHA-3 Standard
FIPS 203: ML-KEM (Kyber) Key Encapsulation
FIPS 204: ML-DSA (Dilithium) Digital Signatures
FIPS 206: FN-DSA (FALCON) Digital Signatures

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

🔗 Links

KnexCoin Website: https://knexcoin.com
KnexWallet: https://github.com/knexcoin/KnexWallet
AyeDEX Exchange: https://exchange.ayedex.com

👨‍💻 Developed By

KnexCoin is a project developed by davidotero

Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)
www.distributedledgertechnologies.com

Contact

Channel	Contact
Company Email	contact@distributedledgertechnologies.com
Developer Email	david@knexmail.com
GitHub	github.com/knexcoin

Made with 💚 by davidotero for the KnexCoin community

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Special ₭ Symbol KnexCoin Currency Integration

🎁 Earn Free KnexCoin

Reward Structure

Airdrop Details

How to Earn

Supported Social Platforms

💳 Knex Crypto Card (NTAG 424 DNA)

What is NTAG 424 DNA?

Technical Specifications

Security Features

How SUN Authentication Works

Comparison: Knex Card vs Other Crypto Cards

Why NTAG 424 DNA is Unforgeable

Pros and Cons

Pros

Cons

Get Your Knex Card

💰 Currency System

The Two Symbols

Fundamental Relationship

Maximum Supply (Hard Cap)

Symbol Reference

📊 Complete Decimal Reference

KNEX to RAW Conversion (Every Decimal Place)

RAW to KNEX Conversion (Every Power of 10)

Comparison to Traditional Currencies

Real-World Pricing Examples

When to Use ₭ vs ⋖

Formatting Guidelines

Quick Mental Math

🚀 Quick Install

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Manual Install (All Platforms)

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

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📦 What Gets Installed

Optional Components

📋 Requirements

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📖 Detailed Installation Guide

Step 1: Run the Installer

Step 2: Grant Permissions

Step 3: Add Keyboard Layout (Optional)

Step 4: Test It!

🎨 Symbol Design

₭ KNEX Symbol

⋖ RAW Symbol

🔧 Troubleshooting

Symbol shows as box (□) or question mark (?)

⌥K types something else (like ˚)

Hammerspoon not responding

Keyboard layout not appearing

Test if symbols work

🗑️ Uninstall

👩‍💻 For Developers

Using in Web Projects

Using in JavaScript

Building the Font

📁 Repository Structure

🤝 Contributing

💸 Fee-Less Transactions

Fee Comparison

Why Fee-Less?

🔐 Quantum-Proof From Day One

Post-Quantum Cryptography Algorithms

Algorithm Deep Dive

FN-DSA-512 (FALCON) - Primary Signatures

ML-KEM-768 (Kyber) - Key Encapsulation