# QRL 1.x Node

> The official Python implementation of the QRL 1.x proof-of-work node, used to validate and relay the chain, expose gRPC APIs, serve wallets and explorers, and participate in solo or pool mining.

- Canonical page: [QRL 1.x Node](https://www.qrlecosystem.com/projects/qrl-node/)
- Status: Stable · Mainnet + Testnet
- Type: Infrastructure (`infrastructure`)
- Primary category: Network operations (`network-operations`)
- Capabilities: Node clients, RPC services
- QRL relationship: Native
- QRL support: QRL 1.x (mainnet, testnet)
- Publisher: [The QRL](https://www.qrlecosystem.com/publishers/the-qrl/index.html.md)
- Source availability: Full
- Listed: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Search keywords: node, proof-of-work, grpc, mining

## Project links

- [Website](https://github.com/theQRL/QRL)
- [Documentation](https://docs.theqrl.org/use/node/)


## Repositories

- [Infrastructure repository](https://github.com/theQRL/QRL) — license: MIT


## Features

- Full QRL 1.x blockchain validation and peer-to-peer networking
- Mainnet, testnet, and private-network operation
- gRPC interfaces for wallets, explorers, and custom applications
- Solo and pool mining support