Layered Architecture for PQC Performance Optimization

While post-quantum cryptography is characterized by larger public key and signature sizes compared to conventional signature schemes, KONET addresses this challenge structurally through a multi-layered architecture.

• Separation of roles by layer: The execution layer (Layer-2), which is relatively sensitive to data size, prioritizes efficiency, while the final settlement layer (Layer-1) prioritizes long-term trustworthiness and verifiability.

• Adoption of batch verification: When processing large volumes of transactions and consensus messages, KONET leverages the linear algebra–centric properties of Dilithium—rather than asymmetric exponentiation—to enable parallel processing and batch verification, thereby maximizing overall network computational efficiency.

• Seamless migration: By integrating account abstraction functionality, KONET provides an environment in which users can flexibly transition to quantum-resistant accounts through security policy updates alone, without requiring manual asset migration.