01 Quantum releases Quantum Crypto Wrapper

Executive Summary

• 01 Quantum Inc. announced the release of its Quantum Crypto Wrapper (QCW) technology, designed to protect cryptocurrency assets from quantum computing threats by integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) with NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography (IronCAP).
• The technology allows for secure, quantum-resistant transaction validation on existing blockchains (such as Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and Hyperliquid) without requiring new Layer 1 chains or dedicated validator networks.
• qLABS, a quantum-native crypto foundation, will spearhead the adoption and rollout of QCW, with a roadmap including quantum-resistant wallets, tokens, and DeFi integration.

Key Details

• Technology Composition: QCW combines Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) with IronCAP, 01 Quantum’s NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography, to enable efficient and compact verification of quantum-resistant transactions.
• Patent Status: The method is patent-pending under U.S. Patent No. 63/832787.
• Compatibility: The integration-first design is compatible with major existing blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and Hyperliquid, ensuring adoption without ecosystem migration.
• Performance: Designed to operate on conventional systems today while remaining resistant to attacks from next-generation quantum computers.
• Scalability: The toolkit supports wallets, wrapped quantum-resistant tokens, and future post-quantum stablecoins.
• Market Context: The announcement cites the $3.8-trillion global crypto market and regulatory pressures, such as the "Genius Act" passed in July 2025, which requires stablecoins to be backed one-for-one with cash or short-term debt.
• Adoption Partner: qLABS, launched in September 2025 under the leadership of Antanas Guoga (Tony G), will lead the rollout.
• qLABS Roadmap:
  • Development of quantum-resistant wallets for individuals and institutions.
  • Creation of quantum-resistant tokens on popular chains.
  • Implementation of wrapped tokens to make legacy assets quantum-resistant.
  • Integration of quantum-resistant zk-proof verification protocols for DeFi and dApps.
• Strategic Rationale: Addresses the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat where encrypted data is stockpiled for future decryption once quantum capabilities mature.

Notable Quotes

• Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum: "Combining years of experience in postquantum cybersecurity, collaboration with NIST and commercial software engineering, we are excited providing to qLABS our QCW technology for the crypto industry including stablecoins. Combining ZKP with enterprise-grade postquantum cryptography for blockchain security is very novel and secure... Our mission is to give the crypto industry the confidence that digital assets can remain secure not just today, but in the quantum era ahead."
• Antanas Guoga (Tony G), President of qLABS: "qLABS is not waiting for quantum attacks to arrive, we are preparing the crypto industry now. By integrating 01 Quantum's technology into real blockchain infrastructure, we are providing the additional layer of security we feel is necessary to protect the crypto industry from the quantum threat."