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01 Quantum Files US Patent Application for Its Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) Technology to Protect DeFi Operations from Quantum Computer Attacks
New QDW technology acts as a "quantum circuit breaker," safeguarding DeFi operations and custodia...
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[{"type":"text","content":"01 Quantum Files US Patent Application for Its Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) Technology to Protect DeFi Operations from Quantum Computer AttacksNew QDW technology acts as a \"quantum circuit breaker,\" safeguarding DeFi operations and custodian wallets from post-quantum threats.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2025) - 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF), one of the first-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the quantum computing era, today announced the filing of a U.S. patent application for its Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) technology. This innovation is designed to safeguard decentralized finance (DeFi) operations against the potential cybersecurity threat posed by the advent of quantum computers. DeFi underpins nearly all operational aspects of the digital asset ecosystem, from lending and borrowing to trading and staking, across major Layer 1 blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid. QDW enables these activities to remain secure in a post-quantum world without requiring changes to the existing blockchain infrastructure. In addition, QDW extends protection to custodian wallets, ensuring that underlying tokens are shielded from quantum-based vulnerabilities.At the core of QDW is a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) binding mechanism integrated into smart contracts. Acting as a \"quantum circuit breaker,\" the system halts operations if PQC authentication requirements are not met, thereby preventing unauthorized access through quantum-enabled key extraction.Market ContextAccording to CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market is valued at $3.1 trillion (including stablecoins). With regulators accelerating timelines for quantum-resistant financial infrastructure, long-term digital asset security is becoming a critical priority. The urgency is underscored by the GENIUS Act, passed in July 2025 in the U.S., which requires stablecoins to be backed 1-for-1 with cash or short-term debt, helping to make them a major source of demand for U.S. Treasuries. Despite this maturity, the industry remains exposed due to reliance on classical cryptographic algorithms such as ECDSA. QDW addresses this gap by providing broad-spectrum protection without sacrificing interoperability or performance.Technical HighlightsPatent-pending method (US #19/396,202): Implementation of PQC circuit breaker.Per...