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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
SignQuantum Launches Quantum-Resistant Add-On to Protect Digitally Signed Documents
Doha, Qatar, August 5th, 2025, ChainwireSignQuantum, a post-quantum security provider for critical documents, officially launched its post-quantum cryptography solution designed to safeguard digitally signed documents from looming cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. SignQuantum introduces a software add-on that integrates with e-signature platforms, allowing organizations to transition into the post-quantum era without overhauling existing workflows. The core of its innovation solves two of the most pressing challenges of digital signatures: ensuring authenticity and securing immutable proof of timing. It leverages the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm, and the quantum-resistant blockchain technology of QANplatform. 'SignQuantum seamlessly integrates with popular e-signature platforms, offering organizations a fast-lane to quantum-safe security without disrupting existing workflows,' said Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. 'SignQuantum uniquely solves two key challenges: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing by utilizing NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm and quantum-resistant blockchain technology from QANplatform.' SignQuantum's product launch took place in Doha, Qatar, with (above pictured from left to right) Johann Polecsak, Co-founder and CTO of QANplatform; H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding; and Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. The digital signature industry is experiencing a meteoric rise—currently valued at $10.8 billion in 2025 and projected to soar to $118.9 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.9%. This surge is fueled by increased digital transformation, growing regulatory compliance demands, and the widespread shift to remote-first operations. Reliance on digital signatures is growing, but alongside vulnerabilities to quantum computing. Emerging quantum computers have the potential to compromise traditional cryptographic algorithms, allowing malicious actors to retroactively alter signed documents. Companies risk that documents signed today could be tampered with in the future—undermining legal and regulatory trust. NIST has acknowledged this threat and is urging public and private institutions to begin adopting quantum-resistant cryptography before 2030. After that date, NIST will begin to deprecate current digital signature algorithms, meaning those algorithms will be considered insecure and will be unsupported. In turn, companies will be required to update their systems and processes to maintain data integrity and customer trust. SignQuantum's technology addresses this through three core features: Seamless Integration, Zero Workflow Changes: SignQuantum integrates effortlessly with leading e-signature software and is customizable for any digital signature provider. NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards: Both SignQuantum and its underlying quantum-resistant blockchain platform, QANplatform, utilize NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum digital signature algorithm. Dual-Layer Security with Signature Authenticity + Immutable Timing: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing of digitally signed documents. 'Delistings of Root CAs (Certificate Authorities) prove the decline of trust in centralized entities acting as a single source of trust in the last decades,' said Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform. 'Although blockchain is the tool for decentralized trust, it is the technology most affected by the threat of quantum computing. Post-quantum digital signature algorithms don't provide unquestionable trust on their own, unless paired with a quantum-resistant blockchain platform capable of mathematically proving authenticity, which is why SignQuantum leverages our technology. QANplatform is capable of not only safeguarding, but also handling the large volume of digital transactions coming from SignQuantum.' 'We are incredibly proud to see Qatari innovation making strides on the global stage. SignQuantum addresses a critical global challenge, paving the way for a secure post-quantum era across both the private and public sectors,' said Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding, and former director of information technology for The Council of The Qatar Ruling Family SignQuantum SignQuantum is a product of Quantum Software Solutions – a Qatari technology innovation and research lab – member of MBK Holding. SignQuantum prevents quantum computers from modifying digitally signed documents with its post-quantum security add-on. SignQuantum provides a cutting-edge, fast-lane solution to kickstart your organization's quantum-safe transition by integrating with existing e-signature software without requiring modifications to current processes or workflows. SignQuantum leverages QANplatform, the quantum-resistant blockchain for immutable time-stamping. Visit for more MBK Holding Founded by H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, member of the Qatari ruling family, MBK Holding, an investment holding company with its main office in Qatar and a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, focuses on investing in technology startups. In addition to investing, MBK Holding offers growth services to facilitate global market access and expansion. MBK Holding's focus extends to various regional markets, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, while also encompassing other global opportunities. Visit for more QANplatform QANplatform is a blockchain platform that provides unparalleled time to market for Web3 development. It serves startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large government infrastructure projects with quantum-resistant security. QAN's flagship product is a revolutionary quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract functionality. It is the first to introduce technology that allows developers to build use cases in any programming language on the blockchain. QANplatform is a member of the Linux Foundation and one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation's Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). The first EU country implemented QAN's quantum-resistant technology in 2024. Visit for more information. 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Business Insider
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
SignQuantum Launches Quantum-Resistant Add-On to Protect Digitally Signed Documents
SignQuantum, a post-quantum security provider for critical documents, officially launched its post-quantum cryptography solution designed to safeguard digitally signed documents from looming cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. SignQuantum introduces a software add-on that integrates with e-signature platforms, allowing organizations to transition into the post-quantum era without overhauling existing workflows. The core of its innovation solves two of the most pressing challenges of digital signatures: ensuring authenticity and securing immutable proof of timing. It leverages the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm, and the quantum-resistant blockchain technology of QANplatform. 'SignQuantum seamlessly integrates with popular e-signature platforms, offering organizations a fast-lane to quantum-safe security without disrupting existing workflows,' said Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. 'SignQuantum uniquely solves two key challenges: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing by utilizing NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum algorithm and quantum-resistant blockchain technology from QANplatform.' SignQuantum's product launch took place in Doha, Qatar, with (above pictured from left to right) Johann Polecsak, Co-founder and CTO of QANplatform; H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding; and Nazmath Nazeer, CEO of SignQuantum. The digital signature industry is experiencing a meteoric rise—currently valued at $10.8 billion in 2025 and projected to soar to $118.9 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.9%. This surge is fueled by increased digital transformation, growing regulatory compliance demands, and the widespread shift to remote-first operations. Reliance on digital signatures is growing, but alongside vulnerabilities to quantum computing. Emerging quantum computers have the potential to compromise traditional cryptographic algorithms, allowing malicious actors to retroactively alter signed documents. Companies risk that documents signed today could be tampered with in the future—undermining legal and regulatory trust. NIST has acknowledged this threat and is urging public and private institutions to begin adopting quantum-resistant cryptography before 2030. After that date, NIST will begin to deprecate current digital signature algorithms, meaning those algorithms will be considered insecure and will be unsupported. In turn, companies will be required to update their systems and processes to maintain data integrity and customer trust. SignQuantum's technology addresses this through three core features: Seamless Integration, Zero Workflow Changes: SignQuantum integrates effortlessly with leading e-signature software and is customizable for any digital signature provider. NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards: Both SignQuantum and its underlying quantum-resistant blockchain platform, QANplatform, utilize NIST's primary-recommended post-quantum digital signature algorithm. Dual-Layer Security with Signature Authenticity + Immutable Timing: maintaining digital signature authenticity and securing proof of timing of digitally signed documents. 'Delistings of Root CAs (Certificate Authorities) prove the decline of trust in centralized entities acting as a single source of trust in the last decades,' said Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform. 'Although blockchain is the tool for decentralized trust, it is the technology most affected by the threat of quantum computing. Post-quantum digital signature algorithms don't provide unquestionable trust on their own, unless paired with a quantum-resistant blockchain platform capable of mathematically proving authenticity, which is why SignQuantum leverages our technology. QANplatform is capable of not only safeguarding, but also handling the large volume of digital transactions coming from SignQuantum.' 'We are incredibly proud to see Qatari innovation making strides on the global stage. SignQuantum addresses a critical global challenge, paving the way for a secure post-quantum era across both the private and public sectors,' said Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Founder and Chairman of MBK Holding, and former director of information technology for The Council of The Qatar Ruling Family Affairs. About SignQuantum SignQuantum is a product of Quantum Software Solutions – a Qatari technology innovation and research lab – member of MBK Holding. SignQuantum prevents quantum computers from modifying digitally signed documents with its post-quantum security add-on. SignQuantum provides a cutting-edge, fast-lane solution to kickstart your organization's quantum-safe transition by integrating with existing e-signature software without requiring modifications to current processes or workflows. SignQuantum leverages QANplatform, the quantum-resistant blockchain for immutable time-stamping. Visit for more information. About MBK Holding Founded by H.E. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, member of the Qatari ruling family, MBK Holding, an investment holding company with its main office in Qatar and a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, focuses on investing in technology startups. In addition to investing, MBK Holding offers growth services to facilitate global market access and expansion. MBK Holding's focus extends to various regional markets, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, while also encompassing other global opportunities. Visit for more information. About QANplatform QANplatform is a blockchain platform that provides unparalleled time to market for Web3 development. It serves startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large government infrastructure projects with quantum-resistant security. QAN's flagship product is a revolutionary quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract functionality. It is the first to introduce technology that allows developers to build use cases in any programming language on the blockchain. QANplatform is a member of the Linux Foundation and one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation's Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). The first EU country implemented QAN's quantum-resistant technology in 2024. Visit for more information. CEO Nazmath Nazeer
Associated Press
29-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Hacken & QANplatform Launch AI-Powered Threat Modeling Tool
Tallinn, Estonia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2025) - Hacken, a leading web3 security audit firm, and QANplatform, a quantum-resistant blockchain platform, today announced the release of a new open-source AI-powered blockchain threat modeling tool. The open-source AI tool can be customized by developers even for very complex web3 projects to enhance the speed and depth of security audits, initially proven effective in auditing QANplatform's unique QAN Virtual Machine (QVM) which allows developers to build smart contracts in any programming language on the blockchain. The open-source AI tool emerges in the era where established cybersecurity players are leveraging AI for generating security libraries like the OAuth 2.1 provider framework for authentication. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Hacken & QANplatform Launch AI-Powered Threat Modeling Tool To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The open-source AI tool is compatible with any AI model, including DeepSeek, Kimi K2, ChatGPT o3, and Claude Opus/Sonnet 4, etc. It can be run locally, offering flexibility for developers. The AI-powered blockchain threat modeling tool helps developers and auditors thoroughly discover the audit scope, plan threat/attack scenarios, write test cases, and execute tests. This enables audit scopes previously impossible or infeasible with human resources alone besides unlocking insights previously unattainable or impractical to achieve manually. The AI-powered blockchain threat modeling tool was born from a real-world challenge by auditing the revolutionary multi-language QVM of QANplatform. VMs serve as the engines behind blockchain operations enabling the execution of smart contracts. QANplatform's breakthrough is developing a VM capable of running smart contracts written in any programming language without restricting developers' freedom, unlike existing blockchain platforms, which can only run smart contracts written in 1-2 programming languages. During the QVM audit the AI tool helped draft plausible attack scenarios and evaluated over 2800 test cases uncovering 22 potential issues. Manual audits of this scale could take years and potentially miss critical edge cases. The tool provides automated tests to aid security-conscious development ultimately building more secure and reliable web3 applications. Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken said: 'Hacken's custom-built AI agent was tailored specifically for QAN and delivered outstanding results. Our deep expertise in AI-driven offensive security allowed us to accelerate the audit while increasing its depth. This isn't a replacement for traditional audits but a powerful upgrade. We welcome QAN's decision to make it open source, as it gives the Web3 community a real-world example of how new technology can enhance security.' Bartosz Barwikowski, Lead Auditor at Hacken added: 'It was exciting and refreshing to audit such a revolutionary technology as QANplatform's QVM, an X86_64-based deterministic runtime and work on an AI tool which could successfully broaden the audit angles of such a complex technology.' Johann Polecsak, Co-Founder and CTO of QANplatform, stated: 'It is always a pleasure working with the team of Hacken. They will never settle for anything but the best tools and methodology for the scope, and if it doesn't exist they will build one! We are proud of the successful QVM audit and excited to release the open-source AI tool together and follow QANplatform's mission: Empowering anyone to build rapidly and securely on the blockchain.' Experiment with the open-source AI tool today available on Hacken's GitHub: About Hacken: Hacken is an end-to-end blockchain security & compliance partner for digital assets. Unlike traditional providers, Hacken was born on blockchain, combining deep Web3 expertise with enterprise-grade quality, AI-powered offensive security, and globally recognized certifications. Since 2017, Hacken has been trusted by 1,500 adopters, including the European Commission, ADGM, MetaMask, Ethereum Foundation, and Binance to secure the new digital frontier. As an ISO-certified auditor, Hacken brings blockchain-native expertise and proven credibility to help organizations protect their infrastructure and confidently meet modern digital asset regulations. About QANplatform: QANplatform is a blockchain platform that provides unparalleled time to market for Web3 development. It serves startups, SMEs, enterprises, and large government infrastructure projects with quantum-resistant security. QAN's flagship product is a revolutionary quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain platform with smart contract functionality. It is the first to introduce technology that allows developers to build use cases in any programming language on the blockchain. QANplatform is a member of the Linux Foundation and one of the first 20 members of the Linux Foundation's Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). The first EU country implemented QAN's quantum-resistant technology in 2024. Visit for more information. Contact information: Jevgenia KIM [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
