Pauli Group develops open‑source, quantum‑resistant security solutions for digital commerce, focusing on protecting blockchain assets from future quantum attacks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Most blockchain platforms, including Ethereum, rely on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) to secure wallet keys and transactions. Quantum computers capable of running Shor's algorithm will be able to break ECC, putting billions of dollars in digital assets at risk. The timing of this threat is uncertain, but the vulnerability exists today.
Solution
Pauli Group addresses the impending quantum threat by measuring quantum computing progress and delivering open‑source, quantum‑resistant security tools for digital commerce. Their flagship products, Anchor Wallet and Vault, replace ECC with post‑quantum cryptographic schemes, enabling Ethereum users to protect their holdings now against future quantum attacks. The company maintains a decentralized challenge platform, Proof of Quantum, to continuously assess quantum capabilities and inform the development of defenses. All solutions are released under open‑source licenses, allowing the broader blockchain ecosystem to adopt and audit the technology. By integrating these tools directly into wallet software, Pauli Group provides a practical migration path from vulnerable ECC to quantum‑secure cryptography.
Target Audience
Primary customers are cryptocurrency holders, wallet providers, and blockchain developers who need to secure Ethereum assets against future quantum attacks.
Features
- Open‑source Ethereum wallets (Anchor Wallet and Vault) that implement post‑quantum cryptographic algorithms instead of ECC
- Decentralized “Proof of Quantum” challenge platform for benchmarking quantum computers’ ability to break ECC
- Continuous research and public publications tracking quantum progress and its impact on blockchain security
- Compatibility with existing Ethereum infrastructure, enabling seamless integration with dApps and smart contracts
- Community‑driven development model that allows external audits and contributions to the security codebase