Naoris Protocol has launched its quantum-resistant mainnet, aiming to safeguard blockchain infrastructure against the future risk posed by quantum computers capable of breaking today’s encryption systems.

The rollout marks the project’s transition from testing to live operations. According to chief growth officer Nathaniel Szerezla, the network has already processed more than 100 million transactions using post-quantum cryptography, demonstrating real-world scalability rather than a theoretical roadmap.

The debut comes as concerns intensify around “Q-Day”—the point at which quantum computing could compromise the cryptographic foundations of major blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Recent research has added urgency, suggesting that breaking Bitcoin’s encryption may require far fewer qubits than previously estimated, while separate analyses have highlighted potential vulnerabilities within Ethereum.

Because blockchain data is permanent, any weaknesses in current cryptographic systems could be exploited retroactively once quantum capabilities advance, raising long-term security risks across the industry.

Naoris addresses this challenge by building its network entirely on post-quantum cryptographic standards. The protocol uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to secure accounts, transactions, and digital assets.

A key feature is its “irreversible security transition.” Once users migrate to post-quantum keys, all subsequent transactions must use quantum-resistant signatures. The network automatically blocks any attempt to use older cryptographic methods, ensuring continuous protection even if traditional encryption becomes obsolete.

While this capability is currently limited to Naoris’ own mainnet, the protocol is designed with future integration in mind, including support for wallets, exchanges, Layer 2 networks, and DeFi platforms.

The network launched with an invite-only group of participants operating validator nodes, forming the initial trust layer ahead of broader adoption. During its test phase, the system processed more than 106 million post-quantum transactions, created over 3.3 million wallets, activated more than one million security nodes globally, and detected and mitigated over 603 million threats.

The ecosystem is powered by the native NAORIS token, which supports transaction validation, governance, and overall network security. At launch, the token’s market capitalization stood at approximately $36 million.