NASDAQ:TEMP 7 January 2026

April 2, 2026, 8:57 PM EDT. Naoris Protocol has launched a blockchain using post-quantum cryptography approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), aiming to counter quantum computing threats to cryptographic security. Quantum computers, potentially capable of breaking the elliptic curve digital signature algorithm (ECDSA) securing Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets, pose a growing risk to existing blockchains. Upgrading these platforms demands major protocol changes across wallets, tools, and nodes. Naoris uses the finalized ML-DSA algorithm, the NIST-standardized version of CRYSTALS-Dilithium, setting it apart from other projects experimenting with post-quantum solutions. Meanwhile, key players like Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin and Bitcoin developers are also exploring plans to integrate quantum-resistant features, highlighting the industry-wide scramble to prepare for the so-called "quantum apocalypse."