Bolts Technologies provides QFlex, a cryptographic agility layer that enables blockchains and dApps to seamlessly adapt to post-quantum cryptography standards without system downtime or hard forks. The Universal Transaction Layer (UTL) offers on-demand, quantum-resistant compute and storage services to support demanding cryptographic workloads. This platform future-proofs digital assets by allowing instant cipher swapping and continuous alignment with evolving security protocols.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Most blockchain networks, wallets, and smart contracts rely on legacy elliptic‑curve cryptography, leaving them exposed to emerging quantum attacks. Upgrading to post‑quantum algorithms typically requires hard forks, extensive downtime, or complex migrations, which disrupt services and increase operational risk. Additionally, post‑quantum workloads demand larger keys, heavier signatures, and more compute and storage than current node infrastructure can comfortably provide.
Solution
Bolts Technologies offers QFlex, a drop‑in cryptographic API that enables blockchains and decentralized applications to select and switch encryption algorithms on a per‑transaction basis without triggering hard forks or service interruptions. The API abstracts the underlying cipher suite, supporting classical, hybrid, and emerging post‑quantum standards, so developers can adopt new algorithms instantly as they become available. QFlex’s modular design allows seamless integration with existing wallets, smart contracts, and node software, preserving backward compatibility while delivering quantum‑ready security. For workloads that exceed on‑node capacity, the optional Universal Transaction Layer (UTL) supplies on‑demand, quantum‑resistant compute and storage, scaling resources only when needed and keeping the infrastructure vendor‑agnostic.
Target Audience
The primary customers are blockchain protocol teams, wallet providers, and dApp developers who need to future‑proof their cryptographic stack against quantum threats while maintaining uninterrupted service. Node operators and infrastructure providers seeking on‑demand, quantum‑resistant compute and storage also benefit from the UTL offering.
Features
- Drop‑in cryptographic SDK that abstracts key generation, signing, and verification across classical and post‑quantum algorithms.
- Transaction‑level cipher agility: each transaction can use a different algorithm, enabling gradual migration and risk‑based security policies.
- Hot‑swap capability to add or replace algorithms without requiring chain restarts or hard forks.
- Universal compatibility layer that integrates with existing wallet APIs, smart‑contract platforms, and node clients with minimal code changes.
- Optional Universal Transaction Layer (UTL) providing on‑demand compute acceleration for heavy post‑quantum operations.
- Quantum‑resistant storage service for large signatures and payloads, accessible via a vendor‑independent API.
- Built‑in compliance hooks to align with emerging regulatory timelines for post‑quantum cryptography adoption.
- Scalable, stateless design that can be deployed in decentralized environments without centralized bottlenecks.