QoreChain

QoreChain is a Swiss-registered Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK that implements full-stack post‑quantum cryptography compliant with NIST FIPS 203/204, using ML‑DSA‑87 for signatures and ML‑KEM‑1024 for key encapsulation.

Updated 2 months ago

Funding

Funding not disclosed

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Founders

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Product

Problem

Current blockchain networks rely on cryptographic algorithms such as ECDSA and Ed25519 that are vulnerable to future quantum computers, exposing transaction data and long‑term digital assets to potential decryption. Enterprises, DeFi protocols, and custodians of high‑value assets therefore face a security gap that could compromise fiduciary responsibilities once quantum capabilities mature.

Solution

QoreChain offers a Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK that implements full‑stack post‑quantum cryptography compliant with NIST FIPS 203/204, using ML‑DSA‑87 for signatures and ML‑KEM‑1024 for key encapsulation across the entire protocol stack. The network integrates three virtual machines—EVM, CosmWasm, and the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)—into a single unified execution environment, allowing developers to deploy existing Solidity, Rust, or Solana contracts without code rewrites. Protocol‑level AI optimization enhances performance and resource utilization while maintaining quantum‑safe security. Direct cross‑chain bridges to 38 external chains enable interoperable asset transfers under the same quantum‑resistant guarantees. The platform targets the highest NIST security category (Category 5, equivalent to AES‑256), delivering 128‑bit post‑quantum security for consensus, transactions, and state verification.

Target Audience

QoreChain is aimed at enterprises, DeFi platforms, and institutional custodians that require long‑term, quantum‑resistant security for on‑chain assets, as well as developers from Ethereum, Cosmos, and Solana ecosystems seeking a single chain to deploy their existing smart contracts.

Features

Full‑stack post‑quantum cryptography (ML‑DSA‑87, ML‑KEM‑1024, SHAKE‑256) applied to consensus, transaction processing, and cross‑chain bridge operations
Triple‑VM architecture supporting EVM, CosmWasm, and SVM with shared state and native atomic cross‑VM calls
AI‑driven protocol optimization for efficient block production and resource management
38 direct cross‑chain bridges providing quantum‑safe interoperability with major blockchain ecosystems
Compatibility with existing Ethereum tooling (Hardhat, Foundry, MetaMask, ethers.js) and Cosmos IBC infrastructure
NIST Category 5 security level (128‑bit post‑quantum security) across the entire stack