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01 Quantum Announces qLABS to Launch Quantum-Sig Wallet to Protect Crypto from Quantum Attacks

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Executive Summary

  • 01 Quantum Inc. announced that its patent‑pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) will power qLABS’ new Quantum‑Sig smart‑contract wallet, delivering post‑quantum security for Web3 assets.
  • The partnership introduces the ecosystem token qONE to enable quantum‑resilient wallet functions across major blockchains and stablecoins.
  • qLABS completed an oversubscribed pre‑seed financing round, raising US$390,000, establishing a US$6 million implied valuation for its Tier 1 round.

Key Details

  • Strategic Alliance: 01 Quantum’s QDW technology integrated into qLABS’ Quantum‑Sig wallet; the wallet adds an extra quantum‑resilient signature to standard multi‑sig contracts.
  • Target Assets Protected: Ethereum, HYPE, Solana tokens and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC.
  • Ecosystem Token: qONE (quantum‑resistant token on Hyperliquid) will serve as the utility token granting access to wallet functions, governance, and security features.
  • Technical Highlights:
  • Patent‑pending method (US #19/396,202) implementing a post‑quantum cryptographic circuit breaker.
  • Compatible with existing Layer‑1 chains; supports custodian wallets and post‑quantum stablecoins.
  • Financing Details (qLABS):
  • Pre‑seed round raised USD $390,000 from strategic investors.
  • Implied valuation of USD $6 million for the Tier 1 pre‑seed round.
  • Plan includes two additional financing rounds and broader token distribution.
  • Quotes:
  • “Quantum‑Sig is a real breakthrough… without new wallets, without new chains and without user friction.” – Antanas Guoga, President of qLABS.
  • “We are excited to see our patent‑pending QDW technology applied in a production environment…” – Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum.

Notable Quotes

  • Antanas Guoga (President, qLABS): “Quantum‑Sig is a real breakthrough. It adds quantum level protection without new wallets, without new chains and without user friction.”
  • Andrew Cheung (CEO, 01 Quantum): “We are excited to see our patent‑pending QDW technology applied in a production environment to mitigate the Q‑Day risk… demonstrating how our technology can deliver quantum‑resilient transaction signing at scale.”
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