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Haircomb Basics

What is Haircomb?

Definition

  • Haircomb is an anonymous, quantum-proof cryptocurrency that is hidden within the transactions of the Bitcoin Core blockchain.
  • Haircomb has a unique coinbase; every BTC block, COMB is spawned. If you take the proper steps, you can be the one to claim it. If nobody claims it, then it is burned forever.
  • Token is issued by claiming the first previously unseen P2WSH output in a block (the combbase commitment).
  • The Haircomb transaction history is stored privately, in wallets, and full nodes only need the history of coins they currently own.

Purpose

  • The primary purpose of Haircomb is to remain secure in the event of quantum computer enabling widespread Bitcoin theft.
  • Secondary purpose is to outscale Bitcoin using its off chain constructs
  • Heavily inspired by mimble wimble, haircomb intends to provide a near-perfect cash-like privacy to its users.