SEALSQ, Inc., a company focused on developing and selling hardware and software products for semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI) and post-quantum technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with Hedera to deliver next-generation quantum-resistant semiconductor products. The collaboration will aim to secure critical infrastructure in the post-quantum era by integrating advanced security solutions. SEALSQ has commenced quality and functional testing of its revolutionary quantum-resistant hardware platform, the QS7001, and is on track to begin production and delivery in 2025.
SEALSQ's partnership with Hedera, driven by The Hashgraph Group (THG), marks a critical step in the fight against quantum threats. With the continuous development of quantum computing technology, quantum computers have the potential to solve many problems that traditional computers cannot do, such as integer factorization and discrete logarithm problems. These issues pose a serious threat to existing public-key encryption systems, which are the foundation for securing digital signatures and transactions. Hedera's blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based network relies on strong cryptography to authorize transactions and maintain state integrity. SEALSQ's quantum-resistant chips will provide Hedera with long-term security and resilience, ensuring that it is not breached in the face of quantum threats.
SEALSQ's 2025 product roadmap includes the QS7001 open platform and the QVault Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Engineering samples of the QS7001 are currently undergoing rigorous physical and logical verification to ensure compliance with the highest safety standards. The combination of this technology and Hedera will help future digital signatures and communication channels defend against potential quantum attacks, ensuring that they remain secure in the era of quantum computing. The CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) suite adopted by Hedera requires the use of a 256-bit AES key and a 384-bit SHA-2 hash algorithm, providing a solid foundation for the transition to a post-quantum encryption solution.
Pictured: SEALSQ and Hedera jointly launch quantum-resistant chips
By combining SEALSQ's expertise in semiconductor design with Hedera's advanced decentralized network, the collaboration will provide strong protection against cryptographic vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing. Quantum algorithms like Shor's and Grover's algorithms have the potential to break through existing encryption methods and threaten digital infrastructure, financial systems, and data integrity. SEALSQ's quantum-resistant hardware is designed to combat this threat, effectively preventing attacks by quantum computers and ensuring the long-term security of digital infrastructure.
This cooperation is not only a symbol of technological progress, but also a shared commitment in the field of security. As SEALSQ prepares to launch its quantum-resistant security chip, the company will support Hedera's ecosystem and other businesses in need through THG-operated global deep tech venture capital studios to help them smoothly transition to quantum-safe infrastructure. This strategic partnership is a key step in securing the future of secure communication, transactions, and blockchain technology in the era of quantum computing.
Going forward, SEALSQ's partnership with Hedera will revolutionize quantum-safe technology across industries. By combining quantum-resistant hardware and Hedera's decentralized blockchain technology, the two companies are actively deploying measures to secure digital communications, secure transactions, and maintain data integrity, ensuring that businesses and governments can rise to the challenge and thrive in the quantum computing wave.
