Click here now to register for the Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference to be held January 15th and 16th, 2025, in Austin, Texas!

In early December, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. GOOG, announced that it achieved a technical milestone in quantum computing. The announcement included the introduction of a state-of-the-art processor Google calls Willow. According to Google, Willow can complete a computational test in a few minutes that no supercomputer today can perform in a timely or practical manner.

This has led some observers to suggest that the age of the "cryptographically relevant quantum computer" or CRQC is upon us. In a May 2022 memorandum, the U.S. government noted that a CRQC is theoretically "capable of breaking much of the public-key cryptography used on digital systems across the United States and around the world."

Cybersecurity professionals and corporations are increasingly apprehensive about the potential susceptibility of conventional encryption techniques. This view was recently expressed in a 2024 study by the Global Risk Institute. In the report, many experts in the field believe the quantum threat could become a reality within 10 years.

Protecting against this emerging risk is the mission of the Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL).

What The Quantum Resistant Ledger Is And What It Seeks To Achieve

The QRL is a pioneering initiative dedicated to safeguarding digital assets from the emerging risks of quantum computing. Based in Zug, Switzerland, QRL operates on its own independent blockchain. It provides enterprise-grade security to the global blockchain space.

Using a post-quantum secure signature scheme, QRL's blockchain network is currently able to provide advanced asset protection and it is looking to maintain that posture into the future to combat potential quantum computing threats.

To strengthen its position as a leader in blockchain security, QRL is an active member of the Linux Foundation's PQCA project. As one of the group's first members, QRL is actively engaged with leading tech companies like Google, IBM IBM, Meta Platforms META and Nvidia Corporation NVDA.

Quantum computing is progressing rapidly, as demonstrated by Google's recent announcement of its quantum chip, Willow. But it is not the only company making advancements. Others working on quantum computing devices include IBM, Microsoft MSFT and privately-held Quantinuum, among others.

The QRL To Attend Important Industry Conference

As a leader in externally audited enterprise-grade blockchain platform security, QRL will be actively involved in the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Consortium's Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Conference in Austin, Texas this coming January. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Thompson Conference Center at the University of Texas, Austin on January 15th and 16th.

The PKI Consortium is a global initiative dedicated to promoting and advancing the use of PKI to enhance trust and security in the digital world. It fosters collaboration among stakeholders and is working to develop standards and best practices to address current and future security challenges.

The QRL will be joined at the PQC Conference by leaders in the quantum computing and cybersecurity world, including Visa V, IBM, Dell Technologies DELL and Amazon Web Services, part of Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN. Participating in the PQC Conference is part of QRL's commitment to safeguarding the digital ecosystem in a post-quantum era.

The PQC Conference serves as a critical gathering for global thought leaders, researchers and innovators addressing the challenges and advancements of post-quantum cryptography. The QRL's involvement underscores its unwavering commitment to spearheading blockchain security with robust quantum-safe solutions.

Michael Strike, Director of Outreach at the QRL, said that the PQC Conference is "one of the best conferences to attend to have a voice in securing a post-quantum secure future." He noted that it brings together "global leaders and innovators," who like QRL are helping individuals and businesses safeguard their digital assets in a constantly changing cryptographic environment.

Since its launch in 2018, QRL has been part of the vanguard leading the charge in post-quantum security innovation.

Shaping The Future Of Secure Digital Infrastructure

As the industry leader in quantum-safe blockchain solutions, QRL aligns with the PKI Consortium to address the imminent security challenges posed by quantum computing advancements. With an emphasis on collaboration, QRL is dedicated to promoting quantum-safe practices across industries and contributing to the development of globally recognized standards.

And while Google says its breakthrough quantum chip can't break modern cryptography, many in the field believe it is only a matter of time before quantum computers will, and Chinese researchers recently accomplished what they claim was the world's first successful quantum attack on popular encryption algorithms.

This is why the QRL is working to enable businesses and enterprises to fully realize the power of blockchain technology and secure it against even the most adversarial opponents. The QRL believes this is something not seen anywhere else in the blockchain space. It seeks to become the pre-eminent quantum-resistant blockchain on which developers can program across global markets.

This PQC conference aligns with QRL's mission. The conference is a premier gathering for decision-makers, technical leaders, industry influencers from both public and private sectors and anyone else who is deeply invested in the future of cryptography.

Attendees can expect a diverse program featuring keynote speeches, breakout sessions and panel discussions led by thought leaders in PQC. The conference is open to all individuals interested in post-quantum cryptography and not limited to PKI Consortium members.

You can attend the Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference remotely or in-person. There is no cost to register and attendance is also free.

Click here to register.

For further information regarding QRL's mission and progress, please visit theqrl.org.

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