01 Quantum Announces qLABS to Launch Quantum-Sig Wallet to Protect Crypto from Quantum Attacks

Rhea-AI Summary

01 Quantum (OTCQB: OONEF) announced on December 11, 2025 that its patent-pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) will power the qLABS Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet to deliver post-quantum security for Web3.

The Quantum-Sig wallet adds a quantum-resilient signature layer at the smart-contract level, protecting tokens on major chains (Ethereum, Solana) and stablecoins (USDT, USDC) by requiring an additional quantum-resilient signature. Technical highlights include a patent-pending method (US #19/396,202), Layer-1 compatibility, and support for custodial wallets. qLABS completed an over-subscribed pre-seed round of USD $390,000 with an implied valuation of USD $6 million. The qONE token will serve as the ecosystem utility token.

Positive

• Patent-pending QDW method recorded as US #19/396,202
• Partnership powers post-quantum wallet for Ethereum and Solana
• Supports leading stablecoins including USDT and USDC
• qLABS pre-seed raised USD $390,000 at a USD $6M implied valuation

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Pre-seed financing USD $390,000 qLABS over-subscribed pre-seed round

Implied valuation USD $6 million qLABS Tier #1 pre-seed round valuation

Global digital asset market over three trillion USD Market context cited in release

US patent application US #19/396,202 Patent-pending PQC circuit breaker method for Quantum-Sig wallet

Planned additional rounds 2 rounds Future financing stages planned by qLABS

Market Reality Check

$0.3872 Last Close

Volume Volume 16,820 is well below 20-day average 161,562, indicating limited pre-news trading interest. low

Technical Price 0.4052 is trading above 200-day MA at 0.33.

Peers on Argus

Peers in the Technology / Software - Application group mostly show gains, with names like DBKSF up 38.23% and IONI up 10.44%, but momentum scanners did not flag a coordinated sector move tied to this news.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Environmental token deal	Positive	-6.3%	PQC integration into Bullfrog Power environmental token with Staples pilot customer.
Dec 02	DeFi wrapper patent	Positive	+5.5%	US patent filing for Quantum DeFi Wrapper to protect DeFi from quantum threats.
Nov 26	Email security partnership	Positive	+1.8%	Partnership with Turnium to deliver IronCAP X PQC email service to enterprises.
Nov 12	Quantum AI security	Positive	-8.2%	Launch of Quantum AI Wrapper and related patent filing for secure AI operations.
Oct 28	Conference presentation	Positive	-4.9%	Presentation of Quantum Crypto Wrapper at PKI conference and PQC migration panel.

Pattern Detected

Stock often showed mixed or negative next-day moves following generally positive partnership and technology announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, 01 Quantum issued several announcements highlighting partnerships and quantum-safe technologies. On Oct 28, it promoted its Quantum Crypto Wrapper at a PKI conference. On Nov 12, it introduced Quantum AI Wrapper for secure AI operations. A strategic email-encryption partnership with Turnium was disclosed on Nov 26. On Dec 2, it filed a US patent for Quantum DeFi Wrapper, and on Dec 9 it partnered with Bullfrog Power. Today’s wallet integration news continues this focus on PQC commercialization in Web3 and digital assets.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details deployment of 01 Quantum’s patent-pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper into qLABS’ Quantum-Sig wallet, aiming to protect smart-contract assets from anticipated quantum-computing threats like Q-Day. The deal ties into earlier PQC initiatives across DeFi, AI, and environmental tokens, signaling a broader commercialization push. Investors may watch for adoption metrics of Quantum-Sig, traction of the qONE ecosystem token, follow-on financing progress at qLABS, and further integrations across major Layer 1 chains.

Key Terms

post-quantum security medical

"delivers enterprise-grade post-quantum security to Web3, safeguarding digital assets"

Post-quantum security is the set of methods and standards designed to protect digital information from powerful future computers that use quantum physics. Think of it as upgrading a lock to one that cannot be picked by a new kind of super-advanced burglar; for investors, it matters because failing to adopt these protections can lead to data breaches, regulatory fines, costly system overhauls, and loss of customer trust that can hurt a company’s value.

smart contract wallet technical

"will power the qLABS Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet"

A smart contract wallet is a digital account on a blockchain that uses programmable code instead of a human to control how funds are moved and who can access them — like a bank account with built‑in rules that execute automatically. Investors care because these wallets enable automated payments, multi‑person approvals, and custom safety controls, which can reduce manual risk and operational cost but also introduce code and regulatory risks that can affect asset security and liquidity.

stablecoins financial

"including leading stablecoins such as USDT and USDC"

Stablecoins are a type of digital currency designed to maintain a steady value, often linked to traditional currencies like the dollar or euro. They function like digital cash that offers the convenience of online transactions while avoiding the large price swings common with other cryptocurrencies. This stability makes them useful for investors and users who want a reliable way to store and transfer value without exposure to sudden market changes.

classical cryptography technical

"breaking the classical cryptography that secures today's digital assets"

Methods of protecting messages and data that rely on hand-designed codes, ciphers, and simple mathematical tricks developed before modern computerized encryption. Think of it like using a mechanical lock or a handwritten codebook rather than a digital password manager: it can keep casual eavesdroppers out but is often easier to break or manage poorly. Investors should care because reliance on older, "classical" techniques in systems or filings can increase operational and regulatory risk, data breaches, and potential liability compared with modern cryptography.

multi-signature wallets financial

"similar to the multi-signature wallets commonly used throughout Web3"

A multi-signature wallet is a digital asset account that requires approval from two or more authorized people or systems before a transfer can happen, like a safe that needs multiple keys turned at once. For investors, it reduces the risk of theft or single-person error, strengthens internal control over funds, and affects custody, governance and operational risk — all factors that influence the security and reliability of holding or managing crypto assets.

Layer 1 chains technical

"Performance optimization: Compatible with existing Layer 1 chains."

Layer 1 chains are the base-level blockchain networks that process and record transactions and host applications—think of them as the operating system or main highway for digital assets. Investors watch them because their speed, security and transaction costs shape how widely the network is used, which in turn influences demand for the network’s tokens and the value of businesses built on top of it, much like road quality affects commerce and toll revenue.

private key technical

"must be produced by a quantum resilient private key"

A private key is a secret digital code that gives the holder exclusive control over a specific set of digital assets or the ability to authorize transactions, much like a physical key unlocks a safe or a handwritten signature approves a contract. For investors, keeping a private key safe is crucial because anyone who obtains it can move or steal the assets it controls, and losing it typically means permanent loss of access.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Powered by 01 Quantum's patent-pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW), the Quantum-Sig Wallet delivers enterprise-grade post-quantum security to Web3, safeguarding digital assets against the looming Q-Day threat.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2025) - 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF) (01 Quantum or Company), one of the first-to-market, enterprise-level cybersecurity providers for the quantum computing era, announced today that its patent-pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) will power the qLABS Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet. This wallet introduces enterprise-grade post-quantum cybersecurity directly into the Web3 environment through a strategic alliance, as previously announced, between qLABS and 01 Quantum.

Next-Generation Security for Digital Assets

The Quantum-Sig wallet technology will protect any smart-contract-based token such as Ethereum, HYPE or Solana including leading stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. At the core of this innovation is the upcoming qLABS quantum resilient ecosystem token known as qONE which will become the primary utility token powering this new security protocol across Web3.

This innovation directly addresses the accelerating risk of Q-Day which is the moment when it is anticipated quantum computers will be capable of breaking the classical cryptography that secures today's digital assets. As a result, funds held inside traditional wallets that rely on classical signatures can be compromised. The Quantum-Sig wallet is designed to provide a future-proof safeguard against this threat.

"Quantum-Sig is a real breakthrough. It adds quantum level protection without new wallets, without new chains and without user friction," said Antanas Guoga (Tony G), President of qLABS. "We are delivering the security Web3 needs without changing the way people already hold and trade crypto."

Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum, added, "We are excited to see our patent-pending QDW technology applied in a production environment to mitigate the Q-Day risk. By embedding post-quantum cryptographic primitives directly into the Quantum-Sig wallet introduces a quantum circuit-breaker architecture that neutralizes classical key compromise. This implementation demonstrates how our technology can deliver quantum-resilient transaction signing at scale, ensuring that digital assets remain secure today and in the post-quantum world of computing."

Market Context

The global digital asset market exceeds three trillion USD according to CoinMarketCap. Regulatory bodies in several regions have already warned that quantum resilience will soon be a requirement for long term financial security. Despite this maturity, the industry remains exposed due to reliance on classical cryptographic algorithms such as ECDSA. Quantum-Sig wallet technology addresses this gap by providing broad-spectrum protection without sacrificing interoperability or performance for smart-contract based-tokens such as Ethereum or Solana including leading stablecoins such as USDT or USDC.

How it Works

The Quantum-Sig wallet applies security principles that are similar to the multi-signature wallets commonly used throughout Web3. In a standard multi-signature setup, two or more signatures are needed to release assets from a contract. In the case of the Quantum Sig wallet, the smart contract requires an additional signature that must be produced by a quantum resilient private key. As a result, a malicious actor cannot withdraw funds even if they compromise the classical key. The Quantum-Sig wallet ensures protection at the smart contract level while maintaining speed and interoperability for users and developers.

Technical Highlights

• Patent-pending method (US #19/396,202): Implementation of PQC circuit breaker.
• Performance optimization: Compatible with existing Layer 1 chains.
• Scalable toolkit: Includes support for custodian wallets and existing post-quantum stablecoins.

The qONE token, which is a quantum resistant token on Hyperliquid, serves as the ecosystem asset that grants access to quantum resilient wallet functions, advanced security features, protocol governance and the broader quantum safe infrastructure developed by qLABS. The qONE initiative is designed to synchronize community engagement with the adoption of the Quantum-Sig technology, thereby incentivizing the sustained expansion of the ecosystem.

Financing and Growth

qLABS confirmed that it completed its pre-seed round financing which was over-subscribed and raised USD $390,000 in early-stage capital from strategic investors, establishing an implied market valuation of USD $6 million for the Tier # 1 pre-seed round. This marks the first step in a multi-stage financing plan by qLABS that is expected to include two additional rounds and the broader distribution of the qLABS token to the community as development and adoption continue to grow.

About qLABS

qLABS is the first quantum-native crypto foundation, developing blockchain solutions that are resistant to quantum computing threats. With a focus on post-quantum security, qLABS builds infrastructure that will protect Web3 from Q-Day and beyond.

For more information visit qLABS's web site at https://qlabs.tech/ / https://x.com/qlabsofficial and follow them on their blog at https://www.linkedin.com/company/qlabsofficial/

Media Contact
Ada Jonuse, Executive Director
media@qlabs.tech

About 01 Quantum Inc.

01 Quantum Inc., formerly 01 Communique Laboratory Inc., (TSXV: ONE) (OTCQB: OONEF), is known for its innovative work in post-quantum cybersecurity and remote access solutions. The Company's cyber security business unit focuses on post-quantum cybersecurity with the development of its IronCAP™ product line. IronCAP™'s technologies are patent-protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #11,271,715 and #11,669,833. The Company's remote access business unit provides its customers with a suite of secure remote access services and products under its I'm InTouch and I'm OnCall product offerings. The remote access offerings are protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #6,928,479 / #6,938,076 / #8,234,701; in Canada by its patents #2,309,398 / #2,524,039 and in Japan by its patent #4,875,094. For more information, visit the Company's web site https://01quantuminc.com | https://01com.com and follow us on our blog at https://blog.01com.com/wp

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements.

Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking" statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements use such words as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend", "are confident" and other similar terminology. Such statements include statements regarding the expansion of the Company's product lineup, the timing of commercialization of the Company's technologies, the success of the Company's strategic alliance with qLABS, the future of quantum computers and their impact on the Company's product offering, the functionality of the Company's products and the intended product lines for the Company's technology and the potential licensing of the Company's technology. These statements reflect current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk and Uncertainties" in the Company's Management`s Discussion and Analysis document filed on SEDAR+. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Brian Stringer
Chief Financial Officer
01 Quantum Inc.
(905) 795-2888 x204
Brian.stringer@01com.com

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FAQ

What did 01 Quantum (OONEF) announce on December 11, 2025 about Quantum-Sig?

01 Quantum announced its patent-pending QDW will power the qLABS Quantum-Sig wallet to add post-quantum signatures to smart-contract wallets.

Which tokens and chains does the Quantum-Sig wallet protect for OONEF partners?

Quantum-Sig is designed to protect smart-contract tokens on Ethereum and Solana, plus stablecoins like USDT and USDC.

What is the technical basis behind the Quantum-Sig wallet from 01 Quantum?

The wallet uses a patent-pending Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) and a PQC circuit-breaker signature requiring a quantum-resilient private key.

How much did qLABS raise in its pre-seed round and what was the valuation?

qLABS completed an over-subscribed pre-seed round of USD $390,000 with an implied valuation of USD $6 million.

What role will the qONE token play in the Quantum-Sig ecosystem tied to OONEF technology?

qONE is the ecosystem utility token granting access to quantum-resilient wallet functions, governance, and advanced security features.