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Quantum computing poses a significant threat to cryptocurrencies, creating opportunity for companies such as 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), and Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS). While there’s a lot of excitement about the potential for quantum computers, there’s also a good deal of fear. In fact, as quantum gets closer to reality, so does the threat of “harvest now, decrypt later,” which involves harvesting encrypted data now, with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become a reality.
It’s estimated that quantum computers can solve problems 100 million times faster, as noted by AI Magazine. It was once reported that a quantum computer solved a complex problem in about 200 seconds that would have taken the world’s fastest computer 10,000 years to complete. Quantum computing could even be used to discover new drugs, quicker than even imagined. It may even be able to help advance artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial modeling, cybersecurity, and batteries, just to name a few.
Unfortunately, quantum computing also comes with potential pitfalls, with negative impacts on just about every part of everyday lives including banking systems, email communications, communications, AI systems, national defense, and billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies. For example, the arrival of Q-Day, the moment when it is anticipated quantum computers will be capable of breaking widely used encryption, represents a looming threat to digital security.
Compounding this is the growing risk presented by “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks where adversaries stockpile encrypted data for future quantum decryption, which many organizations are still poorly prepared for. As noted by Web Pro News, “Despite the looming threat, most organizations remain unprepared for the quantum transition. A recent survey of security professionals revealed that fewer than one in five enterprises have begun formal quantum-readiness assessments, and even fewer have developed comprehensive migration strategies.”
Fortunately, Companies Like 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) Can Help
01 Quantum Inc., one of the first-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the quantum computing era, today announced the launch of $qONE token and the Layer 1 Migration Toolkit, developed in collaboration with qLABS, a crypto foundation focused on securing digital assets against future quantum computing threats.
In conjunction with the $qONE token launch, qLABS confirmed the full rollout schedule for both the $qONE ecosystem token and the Layer 1 Migration Toolkit:
· February 06, 2026 - $qONE token issuance on Hyperliquid
· End of March, 2026 - Layer 1 Migration Toolkit availability
Addressing the Quantum Threat to Blockchains
Most blockchain networks today rely on classical cryptographic algorithms such as ECDSA, which are expected to become vulnerable once sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge, a milestone often referred to as Q-Day. While post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms have now been standardized by NIST, upgrading existing Layer 1 blockchains remains a significant engineering and governance challenge.
The Layer 1 Migration Toolkit addresses this gap by providing a phased, production-ready framework that enables smart-contract-based blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, and major stablecoins, to transition toward quantum-resistant security without disrupting existing infrastructure.
The toolkit builds on 01 Quantum’s patented and patent-pending technologies, including its Quantum Crypto Wrapper (QCW) and Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) with a “PQC Circuit Breaker”, combining post-quantum cryptography with zero-knowledge proofs to maintain on-chain efficiency, scalability, and compatibility.
A Phased Migration Framework
The Layer 1 Migration Toolkit introduces a three-phase approach to quantum-safe upgrades:
· Immediate asset protection through Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet technology, enabling users to secure assets before full chain-level migration
· Post-quantum architecture design, aligning cryptographic performance requirements with validators, developers, and ecosystem constraints
· Implementation and activation, integrating post-quantum cryptography with zero-knowledge proofs, alongside testing, audits, and coordinated rollout
This phased model allows blockchains to begin mitigating quantum risk today while avoiding forced hard forks or disruptive user experience changes.
$qONE Token and Ecosystem Utility
The $qONE token is a quantum-resistant ecosystem token that powers the qONE Security Protocol. It is designed to enable access to quantum-safe transaction verification, support Quantum-Sig wallet functionality, and align incentives across developers, validators, and users.
$qONE will be issued on Hyperliquid on February 6th, representing one of the earliest quantum-resistant security tokens deployed on the platform.
Leadership Commentary
“Quantum computing poses a systemic risk to today’s blockchain security model,” said Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum and CTO of qLABS. “The Layer 1 Migration Toolkit delivers a realistic, deployable path for blockchains to prepare for Q-Day using post-quantum cryptography without sacrificing performance.”
“By combining enterprise-grade post-quantum security with Web3-native deployment, we are enabling quantum safety where liquidity and users already exist,” said Antanas Guoga (Tony G), President of qLABS.
Other related developments from around the markets include:
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Chronosphere addressing a core challenge of the AI era: the inability to see and secure the massive data volumes running modern businesses. Chronosphere, a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms, was purpose-built to handle this scale. While legacy tools break down in cloud-native environments, Chronosphere gives customers deep visibility across their entire digital estate. With this acquisition, Palo Alto Networks is redefining how organizations run at the speed of AI - by enabling customers to gain deep, real-time visibility into their applications, infrastructure, and AI systems - while maintaining strict control over data cost and value. The planned integration of Palo Alto Networks Cortex® AgentiX™ with Chronosphere's cloud-native observability platform will allow customers to apply AI agents that can now find and fix security and IT issues automatically — before they impact the customer or the bottom line. AI security without deep observability is blind; this acquisition delivers the essential context across models, prompts, users, and performance to move from manual guessing to autonomous remediation.
CrowdStrike announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, validating its disciplined, externally audited approach to the responsible design, development, and operation of AI-powered cybersecurity. This certification spans core CrowdStrike Falcon platform capabilities, including CrowdStrike Endpoint Security, Falcon Insight XDR, and CrowdStrike Charlotte AI. ISO 42001 provides organizations with a globally recognized framework as they navigate emerging AI standards and regulatory expectations. It reinforces trust in CrowdStrike’s responsible AI governance and accelerates leadership in the AI era, delivering the speed, precision, and control to outpace AI-accelerated threats safely and at scale. “CrowdStrike is among the first cybersecurity companies to achieve ISO 42001 certification, the world’s first AI management system standard,” said Michael Sentonas, president of CrowdStrike. “For a cybersecurity vendor, responsible AI governance is foundational. This certification validates the maturity, discipline, and leadership behind how we develop and operate AI across the Falcon platform.”
Okta, the leading independent identity partner, announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to $1 billion of its Class A Common Stock, effective immediately. This program underscores Okta’s confidence in its business, conviction in its significant long-term opportunities, and view that its shares are undervalued. Okta’s scale, balance sheet, and proven ability to generate consistent free cash flow allow it to opportunistically return capital to shareholders, while also investing for durable long-term growth. Okta expects to fund repurchases with existing cash balances and cash flow from operations.
Zscaler, the leader in cloud security, announced new AI security innovations designed to empower enterprises to secure the fast-growing use of AI, while maintaining visibility, control, and governance. As organizations today adopt generative AI and prepare for the use of agentic AI, they face rising risk of cyberattacks and data loss because traditional security models weren’t designed to secure AI. The Zscaler AI Security Suite eliminates the trade-off between AI innovation and risk, providing the visibility and controls needed to securely build, deploy, and govern AI at enterprise scale. Most enterprises lack a complete view of the AI applications and services in use, including GenAI tools, AI development environments, embedded AI in SaaS, models, agents, and underlying infrastructure. This limits their ability to understand AI exposure, data access, and risk. Organizations also struggle to control access and enforce policy as AI traffic shifts to new protocols and non-human patterns that traditional security tools cannot govern. In fact, in the ThreatLabz 2026 AI Security Report published today, Zscaler experts found most enterprise AI systems could be compromised in just 16 minutes with critical flaws uncovered in 100% of systems analyzed.
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