MultiVM Labs is building Quantum, a Layer‑1 blockchain that uses NIST‑standardized post‑quantum signatures from its inception, eliminating reliance on vulnerable elliptic‑curve cryptography. The platform offers native Layer‑1 smart‑contract execution with a current simulation environment and a roadmap for quantum hardware, plus a decentralized marketplace for quantum compute services powered by the QBIT token. It targets blockchain platforms, dApp developers, and crypto custodians needing long‑term security against quantum attacks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current blockchain networks rely on elliptic curve cryptography, which is vulnerable to future quantum computers that can break private keys using Shor's algorithm. This exposes roughly $3 trillion in crypto assets to potential theft and could render existing chains unusable when quantum-capable hardware becomes available.
Solution
MultiVM Labs is developing Quantum, a Layer‑1 blockchain designed from inception to use NIST‑standardized post‑quantum cryptographic signatures, eliminating reliance on vulnerable legacy algorithms. By integrating quantum‑resistant security at the protocol level, Quantum avoids the need for later migrations or emergency upgrades. The platform provides native execution of smart contracts on the base layer, with a simulation environment today and hardware support planned for the future. Additionally, Quantum incorporates a decentralized marketplace for quantum simulation and hardware services, facilitated by the QBIT utility token, enabling developers to access and monetize quantum computing resources directly on the chain.
Target Audience
Primary customers are blockchain platforms, decentralized application developers, and crypto asset custodians seeking long‑term security against quantum threats, as well as enterprises interested in accessing quantum compute resources through a decentralized marketplace.
Features
- NIST‑standard post‑quantum signature schemes implemented from genesis, ensuring resistance to both classical and quantum attacks
- Native Layer‑1 execution environment with a current simulation layer and roadmap for quantum hardware integration
- Built‑in decentralized compute market for quantum simulation and hardware services, coordinated via the QBIT token
- No legacy cryptography or migration debt, providing immediate post‑quantum security without emergency upgrades
- Open, remote‑first R&D model focused on delivering production‑ready code that survives the anticipated Q‑Day