Cryptocurrency networks whose operations rely on smart contracts, such as Ethereum and Solana, have received new proposals for potential threats from quantum computing.
it is, “Layer 1 Migration Toolkit” A toolkit aimed at preparing networks focused on the use of smart contracts for the arrival of “Q-day”, the day when quantum computers can break through digital cybersecurity.
The initiative was announced on February 3 of this year by 01 Quantum and the qLABS Foundation, an organization focused on developing technology to protect digital assets and networks from future threats from quantum computing.
The technology behind the anti-quantum proposal
The kit is based on proprietary technology and 01 Quantum’s patented process, according to a statement.
Among them are the so-called Quantum Cryptographic Wrapper (QCW) and Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW), which act as an additional security layer applied on top. Existing contracts and operations.
Actually, these “Rappers (Wrapper) Works like a crypto package. Rather than replacing the original logic, surround it with a designed mechanism. To resist quantum computing attacksas described in the advertisement.
QDW also incorporates a “PQC circuit breaker,” a system designed to detect and isolate cryptographic risks before they can spread. By combining post-quantum cryptography and zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, this approach aims to enhance security while maintaining efficiency, scalability, and compatibility with current networks.
The proposal, on the other hand, prioritizes a gradual migration and is designed to reduce operational risk and avoid abrupt changes to network operations.
- In the first phase, we offer to immediately secure your assets through a wallet. Quantum-resistant transaction signatureimplemented as a smart contract.
- The second stage will focus on: Design a compatible architecture Work with validators and developers to tune performance and cost to avoid impacting user experience.
- The final phase includes: Full integration of post-quantum cryptography A zero-knowledge proof is a system that allows verification without revealing information, preserving efficiency and privacy.
According to the developer, this approach avoids coercion. hard fork (hard fork), i.e. Required changes to network rules This often creates operational risks and divisions within the community.
Security layer with an economical element
The technical kit is called qONE Security Protocola set of rules and services designed for Provides verification and execution of operations that are resistant to quantum computing within an environment based on smart contracts.
The protocol serves as an economic and operational layer to coordinate the use of post-quantum tools without requiring immediate changes to the underlying infrastructure of networks such as Ethereum or Solana.
within that system $qONE token has been registeredits function is to enable access to the protocol’s security services, such as transaction validation with post-quantum signatures and specialized wallet operations.
At the same time, the token aims to align incentives among users, developers, and other participants who operate these tools.
Finally, according to the statement, $qONE was published on February 6 on the Hyperliquid network and was conceived from the beginning to work with a cryptographic scheme that is resistant to quantum attacks, so the economics do not depend on the algorithm that the system itself seeks to replace.
