Q is a Layer 1 blockchain and DAO with a unique, multi-layered consensus and governance system for resilience and enforcement of traditional contracts as complements to smart contracts. It is based on a unique governance system with the Q Constitution at its core, which lays out all rules agreed upon by the users of Q. Root Nodes serve as guardians of these rules, while stakeholders can enforce their rights through a dispute resolution mechanism based on established international private arbitration rules.