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Naoris Protocol’s quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face ‘Q-Day’ threats
Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Apr 3, 2026, 9:22 a.m.
What to know:
- Naoris Protocol launched its quantum-resistant blockchain to protect digital assets from future quantum computers that could break today’s encryption.
- The mainnet has been tested at scale, processing over 106 million transactions, blocking 603 million security threats, and onboarding an invite-only group of validator operators.
- Its native NAORIS token powers the network, helping secure transactions, enforce rules, and maintain trust across the blockchain.
The debut comes as legacy chains Bitcoin and Ethereum confront the threat of a “quantum apocalypse.” Known as Q-Day, this is the point when future quantum computers could crack the encryption securing most blockchains.
Concerns escalated this week after Google reported that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break Bitcoin’s blockchain with fewer than 500,000 qubits — far lower than previous estimates. At the same time, another report flagged potential vulnerabilities in Ethereum that could put $100 billion on the blockchain at risk.
Because blockchain transactions such as those on Bitcoin and Ethereum are permanent, any weakness today could be exploited by future quantum computers with the necessary power.
