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QoreChain Implements Complete NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Stack on Public Mainnet

QoreChain Implements Complete NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Stack on Public Mainnet

Curator's Take

This article matters because QoreChain is the first public blockchain to run a full NIST‑approved post‑quantum cryptography stack on its live mainnet, demonstrating that end‑to‑end quantum‑resistant transactions are now operational rather than just theoretical prototypes. By integrating PQC keys directly into the Keplr self‑custody wallet, the project shows how existing tooling can be upgraded without sacrificing user experience, a crucial step as NIST’s final standards near ratification later this year. While performance overhead and broader ecosystem support remain to be tested, the successful 1,000 QOR transfer proves that quantum‑safe finance is moving from research labs into real‑world deployments.

— Mark Eatherly

Summary

Swiss-registered blockchain network QoreChain has recorded a transaction on its live public mainnet utilizing a complete, end-to-end post-quantum cryptography (PQC) stack. The transaction involved a transfer of 1,000 QOR executed on July 2, 2026, routing directly into a standard address generated via the open-source Keplr self-custody wallet. While individual decentralized protocols have previously implemented partial [...] The post QoreChain Implements Complete NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Stack on Public Mainnet appeared first on Quantum Computing Report .