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Taqbit Labs specializes in quantum cybersecurity solutions, including post-quantum cryptography and quantum random number generation (QRNG). The company helps organizations prepare for the quantum threat by implementing quantum-safe security measures to protect against attacks from future quantum computers.
Taqbit Labs is addressing the urgent need for quantum-safe cybersecurity. As quantum computers advance, they will be able to break current encryption methods, threatening the security of sensitive data. Taqbit Labs provides solutions including post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, quantum random number generators for truly unpredictable encryption keys, and consulting services to help organizations transition to quantum-safe security infrastructure.
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Hardware-based true random number generation using quantum processes
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Post-Quantum Cryptography Suite
Software library implementing quantum-resistant encryption algorithms
- •NIST-approved algorithms
- •Drop-in replacement for existing crypto
- •Performance optimized
Quantum Security Consulting
Assessment and migration services for quantum-safe security
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- •Migration planning
- •Implementation support
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quantum-computingGoogle Shortens Timeline for Quantum-Safe Encryption Transition
Insider Brief Google has shortened its timeline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography, targeting 2029 to secure systems against future quantum threats. The company cited advances in quantum computing, error correction and factoring estimates, along with risks such as “store now, decrypt later” attacks, as drivers for accelerating the transition. Google is prioritizing authentication and digital signature systems, while deploying PQC across products like Android, Chrome and cloud services and urging broader industry adoption. Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash Google is accelerating its timeline to prepare for the risks posed by quantum computing, setting a target of 2029 for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography across its systems and urging the broader industry to move faster. The new timeline, outlined in a recent company blog post, reflects what Google describes as growing urgency tied to advances in quantum hardware, improvements in quantum error correction, and updated estimates of how quickly a quantum machine could break today’s encryption standards. The company said it is shortening its expected window for migration to quantum-resistant systems, particularly for critical security functions such as authentication and digital signatures. Prior to this announcement, Google did not officially pinpoint a date for PQC transition, the company indicated it was aligned with the NIST standards, generally assessed at 2030 Quantum computers, if sufficiently powerful, could undermine widely used encryption methods that protect financial transactions, communications and identity systems. While such machines do not yet exist at scale, the risk is not entirely theoretical. Google pointed to so-called “store now, decrypt later” attacks, in which encrypted data is collected today with the expectation that it can be decrypted in the future once quantum systems mature. The company said it recognizes the threat model for digital security is changing. Encryption used to
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quantum-computingQpiAI Implements High-Speed Hardware Decoder for 64-Qubit Kaveri Processor
QpiAI Implements High-Speed Hardware Decoder for 64-Qubit Kaveri Processor QpiAI has reported the implementation of a high-performance quantum error correction (QEC) decoder platform for its 64-qubit Kaveri superconducting quantum processor. The system utilizes a distance-5 rotated surface code (d = 5) requiring 49 physical qubits to encode a single logical qubit. The decoder is based on a union-find algorithm executed on custom hardware rather than traditional CPU or GPU architectures. This design aims to provide a scalable framework for real-time error detection and correction, serving as a technical milestone within the framework of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM). The custom hardware decoder achieves an end-to-end cycle latency of 1.5 microseconds, with the decoding operation itself completed in less than 1 microsecond (typically within 40 clock cycles). This represents a significant reduction in latency compared to existing software-based decoders, which often require approximately 60 microseconds for distance-5 codes. By maintaining a cycle time of 1.5 microseconds, the platform can perform five rounds of stabilizer measurements per cycle to detect both qubit and measurement errors while remaining well within the coherence window of the Kaveri hardware. The Kaveri QPU reports qubit coherence times of approximately 100 μs for T1 and 95 μs for T2, providing sufficient headroom for multiple consecutive error-correction cycles. The architecture is specifically optimized for surface-code-friendly qubit connectivity to facilitate efficient stabilizer measurements. Supported by investment from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the development is intended to move India’s quantum infrastructure toward fault-tolerant utility. Future iterations of the roadmap include the support for distance-7 codes and the integration of quantum low-density parity-check (qLDPC) codes to further optimize physical-to-logical qubit ratios. For technical specifications
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quantum-computingQpiAI to Deploy 25-Qubit Superconducting Quantum System at IIIT-Dharwad
QpiAI to Deploy 25-Qubit Superconducting Quantum System at IIIT-Dharwad QpiAI has been awarded a contract to install its QpiAI Indus 25-qubit quantum computing system at the IIIT-Dharwad Quantum and AI Computing Center of Excellence (QAIC). This installation, which will be jointly accessed by IIIT-Raichur, marks the second deployment of a QpiAI quantum system in the state of Karnataka. The initiative is a component of the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap, a strategic framework aimed at establishing a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035. The deployment is intended to provide infrastructure for academic research, curriculum development, and commercial experimentation within India’s indigenous technology ecosystem. The QpiAI Indus is a full-stack superconducting quantum computer utilizing transmon qubits housed in a closed-cycle cryostat at a base temperature of 10 mK. The system reports single-qubit gate fidelities of 99.7% and two-qubit gate fidelities of 96%, with coherence times characterized by T1 ≈ 30μs and T2 ≈ 25μs. It features a vertically integrated stack, including the QpiAISense™ control and readout electronics and the QpiAI Explorer software platform. The hardware is designed for hybrid quantum-classical workflows, integrating directly with classical High-Performance Computing (HPC) nodes equipped with Intel Xeon processors and NVIDIA GPUs. The QAIC at IIIT-Dharwad will utilize the system to support a range of educational and industrial workloads. For academia, the platform will facilitate hands-on student training and faculty-led research in quantum algorithms and error correction. For commercial users, the center will offer Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS), allowing enterprises to test and validate use cases in logistics, pharmaceutical discovery, and financial optimization. QpiAI will provide ongoing operational support to assist users in onboarding and transitioning applications from simulated environments to the physical 25-qubit hardware. This deplo
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quantum-computingQpiAI and Alliance University Establish AU QUASAR Experience Center in Bengaluru
QpiAI and Alliance University Establish AU QUASAR Experience Center in Bengaluru QpiAI and Alliance University have established the AU QUASAR (Quantum AI School for Advanced Research) Experience Center at the university’s Electronic City campus in Bengaluru. The facility integrates QpiAI’s QVidya 8-qubit superconducting quantum system with the QpiAI Explorer software platform, providing localized hardware access for quantum research and development. This center serves as a commercial reference site for superconducting quantum technology, targeting engagement from over 200 global technology companies and India’s aerospace and defense sectors. The initiative is designed to align with the technical objectives of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) by fostering indigenous quantum infrastructure and a sovereign talent pipeline. AU QUASAR will provide Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) for commercial and strategic clients, allowing for the execution of quantum circuits on a physical 8-qubit processor rather than in purely simulated environments. This service model is intended to facilitate proof-of-concept (PoC) validations and the characterization of superconducting qubit performance in a hybrid quantum-classical context. Academic integration at the center includes undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree pathways focused on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. By combining physical system access with structured research programs, the facility aims to bridge the gap between theoretical study and industrial application. The center is expected to be operational in the coming months, providing a scalable model for future quantum technology hubs focused on education, research, and commercial engagement within India’s technology corridor. For technical details on the QVidya 8-qubit system and the AU QUASAR research pathways, consult the official QpiAI announcement here. March 25, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-03-25T10:24:17-07:00 Leave A Comment Cance
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QpiAI Achieves High-Speed Quantum Error Correction on Superconducting Systems with New Decoder Platform
Insider Brief QpiAI has developed a hardware-based quantum error correction decoder that significantly reduces correction time on superconducting quantum systems. The platform cuts error correction latency from tens of microseconds to ~1.5 microseconds using a union-find algorithm on a 64-qubit Kaveri processor. This approach enables real-time, scalable error correction within qubit coherence limits, supporting progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. PRESS RELEASE — QpiAI, a leading developer of integrated AI and quantum solutions for enterprises, today announced a major advance in quantum error correction (QEC), unveiling a high-speed decoder hardware platform that dramatically reduces the time required to detect and correct errors in real time on superconducting quantum processors. In research conducted by the company on its 64-qubit Kaveri quantum superconducting processor, the compact decoder hardware, based on a union-find algorithm, reduced the time for error detection and correction from tens of microseconds using conventional software approaches to roughly 1.5 microseconds per correction cycle — addressing a critical barrier to achieving scalable, practical quantum computers. The system implements an industry-leading distance-5 rotated surface code using 49 physical qubits. Each decoder instance runs on a single QpiAI Kaveri QPU, allowing one decoder instance per chip. The architecture is optimized to support efficient decoding and integration with existing quantum hardware. “The performance of our new decoder platform demonstrates a practical pathway toward scalable, hardware-accelerated quantum error correction,” said QpiAI founder and CEO Nagendra Nagaraja, Ph.D. “Compatible with widely used superconducting transmon qubits, the platform limits the need for additional classical support from CPUs and GPUs. QpiAI is also developing next‑generation error‑correction methods tailored to our own fluxonium‑based qubits as well as architectures designed
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quantum-computingQuantum-Safe Cryptography: Companies and Players Across the Landscape [2026]
Insider Brief The Quantum-Safe Cryptography Landscape in 2026 The quantum-safe cryptography ecosystem has expanded well beyond a handful of startups. Following NIST’s finalization of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards in August 2024 and the selection of HQC as an additional algorithm in March 2025, organizations across every sector are now working to migrate their cryptographic infrastructure. […]
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quantum-computingZeroTier Launches Quantum-Secure Networking Platform at RSAC 2026
ZeroTier Launches Quantum-Secure Networking Platform at RSAC 2026 ZeroTier has officially launched ZeroTier Quantum, an end-to-end quantum-secure networking platform designed to protect high-speed data center and distributed infrastructure. Announced at RSAC 2026, the platform is the first software-defined networking solution to provide a full cryptographic stack that meets the NSA’s CNSA 2.0 standards. The initiative addresses the “harvest now, decrypt later” threat by securing data transmissions against future decryption by cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers. ZeroTier Quantum is engineered for on-wire performance, supporting high-throughput environments such as AI clouds and large-scale data replication with minimal latency. At the technical core of the platform is the ZeroTier Transport Protocol (ZTP), a packet-based protocol that embeds hybrid, FIPS-compliant post-quantum cryptography (PQC) directly into the transport layer. This architecture ensures that cryptographic identity and communication security are enforced at every network node. Built entirely in memory-safe Rust, the platform follows an API-first design to facilitate integration into existing products without requiring a full infrastructure redesign. The system also utilizes a smart, distributed control plane that reduces centralized points of failure while maintaining high-speed peer-to-peer connectivity. ZeroTier Quantum is designed for versatile deployment across defense, government, and highly regulated industries like healthcare and banking. The platform supports multiple configurations, including standard SaaS cloud, sovereign-gapped, and entirely air-gapped networks for high-threat environments. By integrating PQC into the software layer, the solution enables organizations to meet emerging global security requirements—including Quantum Bill of Materials (QBOM) and Cryptography Bill of Materials (CBOM) inventorying—while securing low-compute edge devices in manufacturing and IoT. The
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quantum-computingQuantum XChange Platform Secures Top Ranking in Cybersecurity Solution Category
Quantum XChange has been recognized as a category winner in the 2026 Globee Awards for Cybersecurity for its Phio TX platform, a solution designed to secure networks against the future threat of quantum computing. The company secured the top ranking in the Most Innovative Network Security Solution category, an honor awarded to the highest-scoring entry evaluated by industry experts globally. Phio TX distinguishes itself by overlaying onto existing network infrastructure, strengthening encryption by separating key delivery from data transmission; this approach minimizes interception risks and facilitates the integration of new cryptographic algorithms, including post-quantum cryptography, without disrupting performance. Quantum XChange stated that this recognition highlights Phio TX’s contributions to digital security, innovation in threat defense, and commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions. This win builds on Quantum XChange’s previous Globee Awards successes dating back to 2019. Phio TX Platform Secures Data-in-Motion at the Network Layer This recognition underscores the platform’s ability to secure data-in-motion at the network layer, a critical capability as threats evolve and quantum computing becomes more viable. This approach represents a significant innovation in network security today and in the fast-approaching, post-quantum world. Quantum XChange’s success with the Globee Awards extends back to 2020, with prior wins for products like Phio TX-D and innovations in telecommunications security. The company’s consistent recognition highlights a sustained commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions and positions Phio TX as a key component in protecting sensitive network data against both current and future threats. Quantum XChange empowers organizations to safeguard data-in-motion today and in the emerging post-quantum era. Quantum XChange Wins 2026 Globee Award for Cybersecurity Innovation Quantum XChange’s recent recognition by the 2026 Globee Awa
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quantum-computingSwissbit Sets the Stage for Post‑Quantum Hardware Authentication at RSAC 2026
This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by Business Wire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Article contentWESTFORD, Mass. — Swissbit, a leading manufacturer of storage and security solutions, will present major advancements in hardware-based identity protection at the RSA Conference 2026, taking place March 23–26 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco (booth #6565, North Hall). Building on the iShield Key 2 – the first FIDO security key to unite digital and physical access in a single device – Swissbit will unveil key milestones on its authentication roadmap.Advancing Post-Quantum Authentication Swissbit is advancing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for hardware-based authentication as part of its long-term iShield Key roadmap. At RSAC, the company will showcase the iShield Key PQC Evaluation Platform – an early hardware platform that enables selected partners to test PQC authentication flows, user experience, and integration ahead of finalized specifications and certification programs. The resulting insights will help inform future PQC-ready iShield Key products and support the broader ecosystem’s transition to post-quantum security.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentNow available: HID Seos integrationArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try
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quantum-computingZeroTier Launches ZeroTier Quantum, an End-to-End Quantum-Secure Networking Platform
Insider Brief ZeroTier has launched ZeroTier Quantum, a software-defined networking platform featuring post-quantum cryptography that meets NIST and NSA CNSA 2.0 standards, built with the ZeroTier Transport Protocol that embeds hybrid FIPS-compliant post-quantum cryptography into the transport layer. The platform is built in memory-safe Rust with an API-first design for integration across cloud, on-premises, edge, embedded, and agent-driven systems, and can operate in SaaS cloud, sovereign-gapped, or air-gapped configurations. Target use cases include defense and government high-security environments, enterprise IT connectivity including AI cloud and hybrid cloud, regulated industries such as healthcare and banking, IoT and industrial manufacturing, and high-throughput data-intensive environments. PRESS RELEASE — ZeroTier, a leading software-defined networking company, announced today the launch of ZeroTier Quantum, the world’s highest performance, most secure software-defined networking platform. Designed for on-wire, data center level speed, ZeroTier’s quantum cryptographic construction meets NIST and NSA’s highest standards at CNSA 2.0 — exceeding PQC hurdles targeted by governments and regulated industries from 2026 onward. ZeroTier Quantum is the only software-defined, full end-to-end quantum platform on the market. Organizations today operate far beyond traditional network boundaries — autonomous devices, machines, vehicles, agents, and infrastructure span continents, oceans, and remote environments, constantly transmitting sensitive data that must stay secure. At the same time, AI leverage and quantum computing are ushering in a new class of risk: encrypted data captured today can be stored and decrypted later, and attackers will be able to launch direct attacks at scales impossible to imagine even a few years ago. Purpose-built from the ground up, ZeroTier Quantum addresses the challenges of both an explosion of the attack surface and the realities of the qu
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quantum-computingDell Technologies Integrates Quantum-Ready Security and AI Resilience Across Portfolio
Dell Technologies Integrates Quantum-Ready Security and AI Resilience Across Portfolio Dell Technologies has announced a suite of security-by-design and cyber resilience enhancements aimed at mitigating risks posed by the convergence of AI and quantum computing. As quantum systems threaten the mathematical foundations of current encryption and digital signatures, Dell is shifting its focus toward Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and hardware-level trust. The expansion covers the entire technology stack, from commercial PCs to data center infrastructure, aiming to close visibility gaps in AI data platforms that traditional endpoint security often misses. Quantum-Ready Hardening at the Firmware Layer A primary focus of this update is the protection of commercial PCs against future quantum-enabled attacks that can evade traditional software-based security. Dell is hardening the Embedded Controller (EC) to verify firmware updates using quantum-resistant digital signatures. Additionally, an enhanced BIOS Verification capability, aligned with PQC standards, checks the system BIOS against a secure reference stored in Dell’s cloud. This hardware-rooted approach is designed to prevent malicious firmware from being accepted, effectively neutralizing “harvest now, decrypt later” threats at the device foundation. AI-Driven Recovery and Infrastructure Resilience To address the operational impact of ransomware, Dell is integrating AI-powered features into its PowerProtect portfolio. A new AI assistant provides contextual guidance during complex recovery tasks, while anomaly detection has been expanded to scan PowerStore snapshots for early signs of compromise. On the hardware side, the new PowerProtect Data Domain DD3410 appliance offers up to 2x faster backups and 46% faster data restores, supporting TLS 1.3 to align with updated NIST requirements for encrypted connections in transit. Detection: Spotting ransomware signals in unstructured AI data. Recovery: Simplifying large-scal
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quantum-computingQuSecure Deployment Cited as Real-World Precedent in SEC Post-Quantum Framework
QuSecure Deployment Cited as Real-World Precedent in SEC Post-Quantum Framework The Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (PQFIF), submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Assets Task Force, identifies the implementation project between QuSecure, Banco Sabadell, and Accenture as a primary benchmark for industry-wide adoption. The framework describes the four-month deployment as evidence that transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is both technically and operationally viable for large-scale financial institutions. Serving as the sole “Real-World Implementation Precedent” within the document, the case study highlights a shift from theoretical planning to the immediate execution of quantum-safe protocols within established banking environments. Technical findings in the PQFIF emphasize that the QuProtect platform enabled the integration of quantum-safe standards without a comprehensive system overhaul. By utilizing network-layer encryption and crypto-agility, the project demonstrated that major financial entities can modernize their security stack while maintaining existing infrastructure frameworks. This deployment builds on the foundations established during the initial partnership between Banco Sabadell, Accenture, and QuSecure, which focused on verifying the practical viability of PQC in live banking layers. The submission to the SEC underscores the systemic risk posed by a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC), citing research that suggests the quantum threat could materialize as early as 2028. The framework notes that the current digital asset ecosystem faces an existential risk to trillions of dollars in assets, potentially leading to a loss of market confidence if cryptographic standards are not upgraded. By providing a structured methodology for cryptographic inventory and risk-based migration, the framework aims to secure U.S. capital markets against “harvest now, decrypt later” threats while ensuring
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quantum-computingStructure and Classification of Matrix Product Quantum Channels
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2603.19866 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 20 Mar 2026] Title:Structure and Classification of Matrix Product Quantum Channels Authors:Giorgio Stucchi, J. Ignacio Cirac, Rahul Trivedi, Georgios Styliaris View a PDF of the paper titled Structure and Classification of Matrix Product Quantum Channels, by Giorgio Stucchi and 3 other authors View PDF Abstract:We develop a framework for Matrix Product Quantum Channels (MPQCs), a one-dimensional tensor-network description of completely positive, trace-preserving maps. We focus on translation-invariant channels, generated by a single repeated tensor, that admit a local purification. We show that their purifying isometry can always be implemented by a constant-depth brickwork quantum circuit, implying that such channels generate only short-range correlations. In contrast to the unitary setting, where one-dimensional quantum cellular automata (in one-to-one correspondence with matrix product unitaries) carry a nontrivial index, we prove that all locally purified channels belong to a single phase, that is, they can be continuously deformed into one another. We then extend the framework to a broader class of translation-invariant channels capable of generating long-range entanglement and show that these remain deterministically implementable in constant depth using two rounds of measurements and feedforward. Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el); Mathematical Physics (math-ph) Cite as: arXiv:2603.19866 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2603.19866v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.19866 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Submission history From: Giorgio Stucchi [view email] [v1] Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:34:36 UTC (242 KB) Full-text links: Access Paper: View a PDF of the paper titled Structure and Classification of Matrix Product Quantum Channels, by Giorgio Stucchi and 3 other authorsView PDFTeX So
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quantum-computingLayered Quantum Architecture Search for 3D Point Cloud Classification
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2603.20024 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 20 Mar 2026] Title:Layered Quantum Architecture Search for 3D Point Cloud Classification Authors:Natacha Kuete Meli, Jovita Lukasik, Vladislav Golyanik, Michael Moeller View a PDF of the paper titled Layered Quantum Architecture Search for 3D Point Cloud Classification, by Natacha Kuete Meli and Jovita Lukasik and Vladislav Golyanik and Michael Moeller View PDF Abstract:We introduce layered Quantum Architecture Search (layered-QAS), a strategy inspired by classical network morphism that designs Parametrised Quantum Circuit (PQC) architectures by progressively growing and adapting them. PQCs offer strong expressiveness with relatively few parameters, yet they lack standard architectural layers (e.g., convolution, attention) that encode inductive biases for a given learning task. To assess the effectiveness of our method, we focus on 3D point cloud classification as a challenging yet highly structured problem. Whereas prior work on this task has used PQCs only as feature extractors for classical classifiers, our approach uses the PQC as the main building block of the classification model. Simulations show that our layered-QAS mitigates barren plateau, outperforms quantum-adapted local and evolutionary QAS baselines, and achieves state-of-the-art results among PQC-based methods on the ModelNet dataset. Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV); Machine Learning (cs.LG) Cite as: arXiv:2603.20024 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2603.20024v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2603.20024 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Journal reference: International Conference on 3D Vision (3DV) 2026 Submission history From: Natacha Kuete Meli [view email] [v1] Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:10:15 UTC (3,586 KB) Full-text links: Access Paper: View a PDF of the paper titled Layered Quantum Architecture Search for 3D Point
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quantum-computingWhat is qubit state, really?
I started learning about quantum computing about six months ago through discussions on post-quantum cryptography in blockchain, the main industry that I work in. I have been writing about quantum computing ever since to help me understand concepts. Here’s a beginner-friendly article that I wrote on qubit state with a limited linear algebra background. This is also available on Medium: https://medium.com/@jkim_tran/how-to-determine-qubit-state-c08ba2fbf36e?sk=cb084b57026dc0ffc293ba4f0f66ffd7 Please let me know if you have any feedback! submitted by /u/jkim_tran [link] [comments]
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quantum-computingTUMCREATE to Develop Open-Source RISC-V Processor with Integrated Post-Quantum Security
TUMCREATE to Develop Open-Source RISC-V Processor with Integrated Post-Quantum Security TUMCREATE, the research arm of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) Singapore, has announced its leadership role in the QUASAR-CREATE program. This three-and-a-half-year initiative, “Quantum Security and Resilience for Emerging Technologies,” involves an international consortium including Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Fraunhofer@NTU. The program is designed to develop technologies that embed security and resilience into digital systems to address potential quantum-enabled threats. Within the QUASAR-CREATE framework, TUMCREATE leads Thrust 1: Secure Hardware Platform. This project focuses on the development of an open-source, 64-bit RISC-V processor featuring hardware-level protection and integrated quantum-resistant cryptography. The technical objective is to anchor post-quantum security (PQC) directly into the hardware architecture, addressing vulnerabilities in resource-constrained devices that may not be sufficiently protected by software-only solutions. The project plans to fabricate the processor utilizing GlobalFoundries’ 180-nanometer process technology at manufacturing facilities in Singapore. By utilizing a fully open-source chip design and open-source technology, the initiative seeks to establish a transparent and verifiable foundation for digital infrastructure. The hardware foundation includes dedicated post-quantum cryptographic accelerators and trusted execution environments designed to protect system integrity across the entire computing stack. The research integrates hardware and software-level mechanisms to defend against side-channel and physical attacks. Technical components include a secure operating system and PQC accelerators intended to mitigate threats as quantum computing technologies mature. The platform’s utility will be validated through pract
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quantum-computingBTQ Technologies Deploys BIP 360 on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet v0.3.0
BTQ Technologies Deploys BIP 360 on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet v0.3.0 BTQ Technologies has announced the deployment of Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0, which includes the functional implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 360. This proposal, titled Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), provides a quantum-resistant output type and was added to the official BIP repository earlier in 2026. The testnet serves as a live environment for developers and researchers to evaluate quantum-safe transaction protocols while BIP 360 remains a draft in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. The P2MR output type is designed to address cryptographic vulnerabilities associated with the Taproot upgrade. While Taproot enables scripting for the Lightning Network and BitVM, its key-path spend mechanism exposes public keys, making them susceptible to Shor’s algorithm on future quantum hardware. BIP 360 eliminates the internal key requirement by committing directly to the Merkle root of the script tree, maintaining current scripting functionality without exposing public keys to quantum-based attacks. Version 0.3.0 includes end-to-end Command Line Interface (CLI) wallet tooling and full RPC support for creating and signing P2MR transactions. Technical features include SegWit version 2 outputs with bech32m (bc1z) address encoding and five enabled Dilithium signature opcodes for quantum-resistant verification. The testnet currently operates with more than 50 miners and has processed over 100,000 blocks, utilizing a one-minute target block spacing to facilitate iterative testing of the protocol. This deployment occurs as regulatory requirements for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) transition plans approach, including U.S. federal deadlines under NSM-10 in April 2026. BTQ is utilizing the Bitcoin Quantum testnet to demonstrate the practical application of PQC standards, as progress within the main Bitcoin Core codebase remains in an exploratory stage. The project aims to provide functional infrastructure fo
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quantum-computingChina Forecasts National Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Within Three Years
China is finalizing national standards for post-quantum cryptography within three years, accelerating development as current encryption methods face obsolescence from the rise of quantum computing. This move reflects a strategic prioritization of quantum technology within China’s latest five-year plan, placing it alongside embodied AI and nuclear fusion as a core future industry. Tsinghua University professor Wang Xiaoyun, a National People’s Congress delegate, anticipates rapid growth for the industry, stating, “I personally think that the next three-to-five-year period is potentially one of explosive growth for post-quantum cryptography industry migration (in China).” Unlike many international efforts focused on algebraic lattices, Chinese researchers are prioritizing “structureless lattice” algorithms, which Wang asserts avoid certain security vulnerabilities. Finance and energy sectors will be first to receive this critical data protection upgrade. China’s Three-Year Plan for Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards This proactive approach reflects a global urgency to develop encryption algorithms resilient to the computational power of future quantum computers, which threaten to render current methods obsolete; governments worldwide are recognizing the need to prepare for this technological shift. China’s recent five-year plan explicitly prioritizes quantum technology alongside other strategic industries including embodied AI and nuclear fusion, signaling a commitment to long-term development in this area. The nation’s strategy differs from those of the United States and South Korea, which both aim for full industry migration to post-quantum cryptography by 2035, having finalized their initial standards in 2024. However, China issued a call for new standards last year, indicating an openness to diverse approaches. Chinese researchers are concentrating on “structureless lattice” algorithms, such as S-Cloud+, a departure from the “algebraic lattices” favored by many i
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quantum-computingBTQ Technologies Deploys Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Proposal on Testnet
BTQ Technologies has deployed the first functional implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360, a quantum-resistant upgrade, on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0. This provides a live environment for developers, miners, and researchers to assess the viability of post-quantum Bitcoin transactions. This implementation of BIP 360, known as Pay-to-Merkle-Root, was recently merged into Bitcoin’s official proposal repository, although Bitcoin Core development has not yet begun work on the upgrade. The P2MR output type aims to eliminate vulnerabilities in Taproot, a key component of Bitcoin’s scaling and programmability, by removing the exposure of public keys to potential attacks from quantum computers. “BIP 360 represents the Bitcoin community’s most significant step toward quantum resistance, and we’ve turned it from a proposal into running code,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO and Chairman of BTQ Technologies, adding that “Bitcoin Quantum exists to prove that quantum-safe solutions work in practice, not just on paper.” BIP 360: Pay-to-Merkle-Root Addresses Taproot’s Quantum Vulnerability A critical vulnerability in Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade is being actively addressed with the first functional deployment of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, which could preemptively safeguard the cryptocurrency against future quantum computing threats. Taproot, activated in 2021, significantly enhanced Bitcoin’s scaling and programmability, but its design contains a “key-path spend” mechanism that exposes public keys, creating a potential attack vector once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available. This exposure stems from the possibility of exploiting Shor’s algorithm, a quantum algorithm capable of breaking many of the cryptographic systems currently used to secure digital transactions. BTQ Technologies, a global quantum technology company, has taken the initiative to implement Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360), specifically the Pay-to-Merkle-Ro
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quantum-computingSEALSQ Deploys Post-Quantum Cryptography to Bolster Blockchain Security
SEALSQ Corp is fortifying blockchain security against the future threat of quantum computing by deploying post-quantum cryptographic technologies directly into its hardware and software products. Recognizing that current quantum systems, while limited, are rapidly advancing, the company is implementing a crypto-agile, quantum-resilient security architecture to protect blockchain ecosystems before large-scale quantum computers become operational. This involves integrating algorithms selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium, into secure elements and chips to establish a hardware root-of-trust for key storage and generation. SEALSQ is collaborating with Swiss Blockchain platform WeCan to apply these technologies to financial transactions, incorporating secure multiparty computation and zero-knowledge proof frameworks; as a result, the company aims to anchor blockchain private keys in certified secure hardware, mitigating risks from key extraction and potential quantum decryption. SEALSQ Addresses Quantum Threats to Blockchain with Post-Quantum Cryptography The potential arrival of sufficiently powerful quantum computers presents a clear and present danger to current blockchain security. While a few thousand qubits could theoretically compromise existing systems, SEALSQ Corp. asserts that real-world quantum error correction demands tens of millions, or even billions, of physical qubits to break RSA or elliptic curve cryptography. Recognizing this escalating threat, SEALSQ is proactively fortifying blockchain infrastructures with post-quantum cryptographic technologies integrated at both the hardware and protocol levels, anticipating a future where current encryption standards will be obsolete. This is not simply a matter of software updates; the company is embedding NIST-selected post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, like CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium, directly into its secure elements and T
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