SEALSQ and Hedera Partner to Launch Quantum-Resistant Chips for Secure Blockchain Infrastructure

Insider Brief:

• SEALSQ and Hedera announced a collaboration to integrate SEALSQ’s quantum-resistant hardware, including the QS7001 platform, with Hedera’s blockchain technology to protect critical infrastructures from quantum threats.

• SEALSQ is testing the QS7001 platform, set for production in 2025, and highlights its broad applicability across industries such as authentication, smart energy, and industrial automation.

• The Hashgraph Group supports global adoption of quantum-secure infrastructures, while SEALSQ and Hedera aim to provide resilient systems ensuring secure communications and data integrity in the quantum era.

PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, SEALSQ Corp and Hedera have announced a strategic partnership centered around safeguarding critical infrastructures with next-generation quantum-resistant semiconductors. SEALSQ, known for its work in semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology, is collaborating with Hedera’s blockchain platform to integrate security solutions capable of withstanding quantum threats, according to a recent press release.

Advancing Post-Quantum Security with the QS7001

SEALSQ is currently in the testing phase of its quantum-resistant hardware platform, the QS7001, which is set to begin production and delivery in 2025. The company’s engineering samples are undergoing quality and functional testing to ensure they meet the highest security standards. The QS7001 Open Platform, along with the QVault Trusted Platform Module (TPM), are central components of SEALSQ’s roadmap for secure post-quantum solutions.

The partnership with Hedera is particularly notable as it incorporates Hedera’s blockchain technology—a decentralized public network designed for secure and efficient transactions. By integrating SEALSQ’s quantum-resistant chips, Hedera intends to future-proof its digital signatures and communication channels, ensuring long-term security against quantum attacks.

According to the release, this technology integration will improve the security of Hedera’s ecosystem, which already implements the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) Suite.

Building a Quantum-Secure Future

The Hashgraph Group, a Swiss-based venture capital and technology company within the Hedera ecosystem, will play a role in expanding the partnership’s impact globally. THG’s deep-tech venture studios intend to facilitate the adoption of quantum-secure infrastructures across enterprises.

According to SEALSQ, its solutions have broad applications, ranging from multi-factor authentication tokens to smart energy systems and industrial automation. By combining SEALSQ’s semiconductor expertise with Hedera’s decentralized network, the partnership may contribute quantum-resistant infrastructure capable of safeguarding critical systems and maintaining data integrity

As SEALSQ prepares for the market launch of its quantum-resistant secure chips, the company emphasizes its commitment to addressing the evolving challenges of quantum computing. “This strategic partnership is a pivotal move in safeguarding the future of secure communications, transactions, and blockchain technology in an era of quantum computing,” the release states.