The quantum computing threat to Bitcoin has been moving from “distant” and “eventually” to “possibly within a planning horizon.” The real question here is, could cryptography timelines compress faster than the industry expects? Analysts and market commentary continues to frame the issue as one of preparedness rather than panic obviously. But it is safe to say that the work to mitigate any Q-day risks need to start right away.
Speaking of which, qLabs is set to launch its token qONE in a week with presale going live on Thursday, 5 February 2026, 2pm UTC. The launch is coming at a time when the quantum threat conversation around Bitcoin has already moved from niche to mainstream. At launch, the qONE token will be deployed on Hyperliquid. The Quantum-Sig Wallet solution will initially be adapted for Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains, enabling post-quantum security for ERC-20 assets from the outset. In short, qLabs solution is EVM first, with other Layer 1s to follow.
“qLABS technology makes quantum-resistant cryptography compatible with the existing chains. Uniting proprietary zero-knowledge proof engine with NIST-approved post-quantum algorithms, qLABS enables faster and cheaper migration for Layer 1 chains as well as superior level chain performance,” said the qLabs team.