About Quantum Resistant Crypto

Why This Exists

Quantum computing isn’t science fiction. It’s an engineering challenge being solved by teams at Google, IBM, IonQ, and dozens of well-funded startups. When cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) arrive, the mathematical foundations protecting most cryptocurrencies will break.

This isn’t speculation. Shor’s algorithm, published in 1994, provides a proven method to solve the discrete logarithm and integer factorization problems in polynomial time. The only question is when, not if.

Yet most cryptocurrency holders have no visibility into:

• Which blockchains are most vulnerable
• Whether their holdings use exposed public keys
• Which projects have credible migration plans
• How governance structures affect upgrade timelines

We built Quantum Resistant Crypto to answer these questions systematically. Unlike marketing-driven “quantum-safe” claims, our assessments are grounded in protocol specifications, on-chain data, and peer-reviewed cryptographic research.

Our Operating Principles

The 7-Dimension Scoring Model

Each cryptocurrency is evaluated across seven weighted dimensions that measure quantum resistance:

Dimension	Weight	What It Measures
Signature Resistance	35%	Quantum strength of signature algorithms (ECDSA, EdDSA, XMSS)
Consensus Security	15%	Protocol-level quantum dependency (PoW vs PoS vs BFT)
Key Protection	15%	Percentage of value behind unexposed public keys
Crypto-Agility	12%	Ability to upgrade cryptographic primitives
Hash Strength	8%	Post-Grover security margin of hash functions
Pairing-Free Status	8%	Avoidance of BLS signatures and KZG commitments
Operational Mitigations	7%	Active measures reducing quantum exposure

Higher scores indicate stronger quantum resistance. Scores range from 0 (critical vulnerability) to 100 (fully quantum-resistant). The Dependency Multiplier is applied as a divisor for wrapped assets and cross-chain tokens, reducing their final score.

Data Verification Process

Every data point goes through a five-step verification process:

1. Protocol Documentation: Primary source review of whitepapers, technical specifications, and official documentation
2. On-Chain Verification: Blockchain analytics to verify claimed architectures and measure actual key exposure
3. Governance Analysis: Review of BIPs, EIPs, and proposal histories to assess upgrade capability
4. Academic Cross-Reference: Validation against peer-reviewed cryptographic research
5. Continuous Monitoring: Ongoing tracking of project announcements, upgrades, and community discussions

Update & Correction Policy

We publicly acknowledge all verified corrections. If you believe a score is inaccurate, submit evidence through our contact form. Corrections with valid supporting documentation are prioritized.

What We Cover (And Don’t)

Financial Disclosures

Transparency requires disclosure of potential conflicts:

• Personal Holdings: Team members may hold cryptocurrencies. No individual holding exceeds 5% of any tracked asset’s market cap.
• Sponsored Content: We currently accept no sponsored content or paid placements.
• Funding: Operations are self-funded. We have no venture capital backing or institutional investors.
• Affiliate Relationships: None currently. Any future affiliations will be disclosed.