Q-PROOF v1.3: Aperiodic Consensus Relaxation and Correlation-Aware Governance for Resilient Distributed Ledger Systems

Abstract

Q-PROOF is an experimental blockchain architecture based on adaptive consensus, aperiodic topology, and quadratic governance. The model integrates Aperiodic Consensus Relaxation (ACR), distributed reputation, Sybil attack defense, coordinated attack detection, and post-quantum migration pathways. This technical white paper outlines the core consensus engine, mathematical modeling of system tension, correlation-aware consensus mechanics, and benchmark comparisons demonstrating enhanced finality and resilience against coordinated network capture.