QUANTUM RESISTANCE

Designed with crypto agility

Our architecture supports NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography, enabling a smooth transition path as quantum computing advances.

The quantum threat

Why financial infrastructure must prepare now

RSA & ECDSA Vulnerable

Current public-key cryptography can be broken by sufficiently powerful quantum computers using Shor’s algorithm.

“Harvest Now, Decrypt Later”

Adversaries are collecting encrypted data today to decrypt with future quantum computers. Long-term secrets at risk.

Financial Impact

Quantum attacks could compromise digital signatures, break encryption, and undermine trust in digital financial systems.

Preparing for the post-quantum era

Our infrastructure supports NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms with a hybrid deployment model. Crypto agility ensures we can adopt new standards as they mature — with a clear transition path for institutions.

Post-quantum algorithms

NIST-standardized cryptography for quantum resistance

CRYSTALS-Kyber (ML-KEM)

NIST-standardized key encapsulation mechanism for secure key exchange. Based on module lattices, resistant to quantum attacks.

Key exchange & encryption

Fast performance

NIST Level 3 security

CRYSTALS-Dilithium (ML-DSA)

NIST-standardized digital signature algorithm. Provides strong security guarantees against quantum adversaries.

Digital signatures

Transaction authentication

Compact signatures

SPHINCS+ (SLH-DSA)

Stateless hash-based signature scheme. Conservative security assumptions for critical long-term keys.

Hash-based security

No state management

Long-term security

Hybrid Approach

Combine classical and post-quantum algorithms for defense in depth. Security if either algorithm family remains strong.

Classical + PQC

Defense in depth

Backward compatible

IMPLEMENTATION

Seamless quantum protection

Quantum resistance is integrated throughout our infrastructure. No complex migration or reconfiguration needed.

  • PQC Support: Architecture supports quantum-resistant signatures for transaction authentication

  • Backward Compatible: Support for legacy classical cryptography during transition

  • Performance Optimized: Minimal overhead compared to classical algorithms

  • Crypto Agility: Designed for seamless algorithm updates as new standards emerge

What this means for institutions

Enterprise-grade cryptographic capabilities

Key Rotation

Scheduled and emergency key rotation with zero-downtime cryptographic transitions

Digital Signing

Transaction and document signing with NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms

Audit Trail

Immutable cryptographic audit logs for regulatory compliance and reporting

Transition Path

Hybrid classical + PQC mode with a documented migration roadmap

Governance

Policy-driven key management with multi-party approval workflows

Where quantum resistance matters

Critical protection points across the platform

Transaction Signatures

Every transaction signed with quantum-resistant algorithms. Future-proof authentication.

Key Exchange

Secure session establishment using post-quantum key encapsulation mechanisms.

Data Encryption

Symmetric encryption with quantum-safe key derivation and distribution.

Merkle Trees

State commitments using quantum-resistant hash functions for long-term integrity.

Identity Systems

Long-term identity keys protected with conservative quantum-safe algorithms.

Certificates & PKI

TLS certificates and public key infrastructure upgraded to post-quantum standards.

NIST Standardization

Following NIST's post-quantum cryptography standardization process. Implementing finalized standards (FIPS 203, 204, 205).

Crypto Agility

Designed for algorithm flexibility. Can quickly adopt new standards as cryptographic research advances.

Research Collaboration

Working with academic institutions and cryptography experts to stay ahead of quantum threats.

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

Following global standards

We align with international standards bodies and implement peer-reviewed, battle-tested algorithms.

  • NIST FIPS 203-205: Standardized post-quantum algorithms

  • IETF Standards: Internet Engineering Task Force post-quantum protocols

  • Open Quantum Safe: Integration with OQS project for testing

Timeline & readiness

Prepared for the quantum era

2024 - Present

PQC Integration Underway

Integrating NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms across critical systems. Hybrid mode supporting both classical and PQC.

2025-2026

PQC-Only Mode

Transition to post-quantum only signatures and key exchange. Deprecation of classical-only cryptography for new transactions.

2030+

Quantum Computing Era

Even with cryptographically-relevant quantum computers, our infrastructure remains secure. Continuous algorithm updates as standards evolve.

Designed for the post-quantum era

Learn how our crypto-agile architecture supports NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography for your institution.