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QNu Labs and Quantum Blockchains Successfully Demonstrate Quantum-Secured Blockchain Technology

Press Release | QNU Labs and Quantum Blockchains

Quantum Blockchains, an innovative European startup dedicated to enhancing the security of blockchain technology and accelerating the adoption of quantum cryptography is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement in our collaboration with QNu Labs, an industry-leading quantum cryptography hardware and software solutions provider based in Bangalore, India.

Leveraging Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG), we have completed the development of our proprietary Quantum Secured Blockchain (QSB). This was achieved by the integration of QNu Labs' Armos (QKD) devices into our QKD network topology.

The experimental run with Armos spanned over a week. During this timeframe, tens of thousands of keys were generated which led to the creation of thousands of blocks and hundreds of transactions on the QSB. This significant milestone sets a robust foundation for the practical application of quantum security measures for blockchain technology.

Alongside QNu Labs' Armos devices, Quantum Blockchains also utilized our pioneering pQKD (Post-Quantum Key Distribution emulators) and the proprietary msQRNG entropy generator, integrated within the pQKD product. Our PQC Dilithium Crystal algorithm, implemented in the Rust language was also deployed, an accomplishment also achieved in collaboration with the Warsaw-based Resquant company. The QSB is best described in the whitepaper:

Introducing Quantum Secured Blockchain: A Comprehensive Whitepaper

Speaking of this monumental achievement, Dr. Mirek Sopek, the CEO of Quantum Blockchains stated: "This is a significant step forward in the practical application of quantum cryptography for blockchain technology which has seen vulnerabilities of encryption keys. Our successful partnership with QNu Labs and Resquant has allowed us to demonstrate the immense potential of a Quantum Secured Blockchain applied today in real-world scenarios.”

Sunil Gupta of QNu Labs added, “We are pleased to have our Armos (QKD) devices play a crucial role in this innovative venture. The success of this collaboration underscores the transformative potential of quantum cryptography in securing blockchain technology and we are seeing lots of interest from blockchain companies to leverage the unique power of quantum cryptography to make their encryption keys unhackable.

Quantum Blockchains and QNu Labs are committed to advancing their cooperative efforts in exploring and developing the immense potential of quantum cryptography.

For additional information or to inquire about our innovative Quantum Secured Blockchain (QSB), please contact:

For QNu Labs : (https://www.qnulabs.com/)

QNu Labs, based in Bangalore, India, is a front-runner in the field of quantum cryptography hardware and software solutions, with an unwavering commitment to pioneering the secure communications of the future.

Sunil Gupta - sunil@qnulabs.com

For Quantum Blockchains : (https://www.quantumblockchains.io/)

Quantum Blockchains is an innovative European startup devoted to strengthening the security of blockchain technology and accelerate the transition towards quantum-resistant cryptographic systems.

Dr Mirek Sopek – sopek@quantumblockchains.io

For Resquant : (https://www.resquant.com/)

Resquant, based in Warsaw, is a renowned quantum computing firm specializing in state-of-the-art post-quantum encryption and secure architecture for electronical devices.

Tomasz Szczesniak - tomasz@resquant.com

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In Conversation with Sunil Gupta: The Exhilarating Journey of Building QNu Labs

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In Conversation with Sunil Gupta: The Exhilarating Journey of Building QNu Labs

Sunil Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of QNu Labs, chronicles the progress of QNu Labs in an exclusive interview with Harichandan Arakali from Forbes India.

Here are the excerpts from the Interview:

Tell us about your journey of founding QNu Labs.

In 2016, India moved from a cash-based economy to a digital economy. India saw a surge in internet use and online products and services, including online banking and e-commerce. As technology specialists, we, the founders of QNu, envisioned technologies like 5G, blockchain, IoT, and robotics converging in the span of five years. We realised that in such a hyperconnected digital world, trust becomes paramount.

In a hyperconnected digital world, trust is important

The rise in digital transactions also saw an increase in the number of data breaches and data hacks. It was evident that systems lacked the required security mechanisms which consumers can trust. One cannot have a digital economy without digital trust.

We saw this as a significant problem in the thriving digital economy and resolved to provide a solution. We understood that the best solution is to replace classical security with quantum physics based quantum-security.

What has been the growth trajectory of QNu Labs since its inception? Tell us about the evolution of your flagship products.

We were very clear about founding a deep tech venture. India did not have an established deep tech startup, completely backed by research, before QNu. The right talent was hard to find, not many understood the science we were working on, and the knowledge was limited to academic circles. It was a challenging start!

Our well-wishers tried to dissuade us from starting the venture in India. They suggested that western countries would provide fertile ground. But, we were convinced about India. We knew that if India powers its digital growth engine, it needs digital security. So, we made India our base.

If India powers its digital growth engine, it needs digital security.

Any deep-tech company has to navigate through four stages of growth:

  • Proof of Science
  • Proof of Technology
  • Proof of Business
  • Proof of Scale

We spent a considerable amount of time–almost two years–in establishing the Proof of Science. We then collaborated with Cisco Launchpad for our technological development. Their guidance and conducive pressure to perform within set timelines helped us achieve our goals. In October 2018, we launched our first (and India's first) quantum-security product.

We were fortunate enough to receive whole-hearted support from the believers in our work and objectives. Our angel funders not only provided us with the necessary financial support but also motivated and encouraged us to keep going forward. We raised about $5M in a pre-seed funding round from these angel investors.

The challenge, which I see as an opportunity, with deep tech is that a company needs money not just to succeed but also to experiment and fail. Success is an iterative process. Our funders were patient and wise to understand this completely.

Deep tech needs money not just to succeed but also to experiment and fail.

We are the second company in the world to have developed three unique products in this technology - quantum random number generator, quantum key distribution, and post-quantum cryptography. These three products cast a wide security net for defence and critical infrastructure (such as banks, healthcare, and data centre) problems.

QNu has already established a quantum lab with the Indian Army. Who are your other noteworthy customers?

Indian Defence is our biggest customer. Along with the Indian Army, we are also trying to set up systems for the Indian Navy.

We have a few customers in the Middle East, a customer in Belarus who is using our products for securing the blockchain, and many more.

We have interesting use cases for our products. I would like to mention one in particular. One of our customers did not want its fleet of ships to be bonded by the LAN cables that run across the dockyard from the ship to the control base. They wanted a WiFi connection. But, WiFi is not an inherently secure form of communication. So, we created a quantum-secure VPN tunnel for them. It allowed the ships to move about freely in the dockyard.

We achieved mobility by creating a quantum-based trust in the WiFi system

We are in the process of developing enterprise solutions. Our focus is developing unique and widely usable applications for enterprises.

What is the next phase of growth for QNu Labs?

We are now in the stage of “Proof of Scale”. Our focus is to build applications and products that can be used by the masses. We are moving from a focused, targeted, niche market to a mainstream. So, these are exciting times for us!

QNu Labs is thankful to Harichandan Arakali and Forbes India team for hosting Sunil Gupta.

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QNu’s Qosmos - Quantum Key Generation as a Service Now Available in AWS Marketplace

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QNu's Quantum Keys as a service now available in AWS Marketplace

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QNu’s Qosmos - Quantum Key Generation as a Service Now Available in AWS Marketplace

QNu Labs proudly announces the general availability of its QOSMOS (Entropy-as-a-Service) solution in the AWS Marketplace.

This curated service has the best source of true randomness which is derived from unpredictable physical phenomena of quantum effects. It helps organizations, developers, and security teams to fetch quantum-sourced random numbers for any application usage like cryptographic key generation, tokenization, authentication, and identity management.

Qosmos's presence on AWS Marketplace will ease the procurement process to handle the exponentially increasing demand for the solution, serving enterprises/government to fast-growing medium-sized companies and small innovative businesses across every industry vertical. A user can select the Qosmos service subscription, the preferred contract type (Gold, Silver, Bronze), followed by payment made through the AWS Marketplace. The user will then be redirected to a QOSMOS registration page. After purchasing the subscription, a welcome email will be sent to the user and an intimation email will be sent to the QOSMOS team to initiate the onboarding process and to share relevant documentation with the user.

A new Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study found that by using AWS Marketplace, organizations experience three key benefits:

  • An improved vendor onboarding process, resulting in a 75% reduction in onboarding efforts for new vendors
  • Reduced time in the processing of invoices, leading to a 66% reduction in time spent due to procurement efficiencies
  • Increased licensing flexibility, leading to a 10% reduction in licensing costs

To learn more about QNu’s Qosmos and to purchase in AWS Marketplace, please visit: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-fzkuj32ktapmq?sr=0-1&ref_=beagle&applicationId=AWSMPContessa

QNu's Quantum Keys as a service now available in AWS Marketplace

QNu Labs proudly announces the general availability of its QOSMOS (Entropy-as-a-Service) solution in the AWS Marketplace.

This curated service has the best source of true randomness which is derived from unpredictable physical phenomena of quantum effects. It helps organizations, developers, and security teams to fetch quantum-sourced random numbers for any application usage like cryptographic key generation, tokenization, authentication, and identity management.

Qosmos's presence on AWS Marketplace will ease the procurement process to handle the exponentially increasing demand for the solution, serving enterprises/government to fast-growing medium-sized companies and small innovative businesses across every industry vertical. A user can select the Qosmos service subscription, the preferred contract type (Gold, Silver, Bronze), followed by payment made through the AWS Marketplace. The user will then be redirected to a QOSMOS registration page. After purchasing the subscription, a welcome email will be sent to the user and an intimation email will be sent to the QOSMOS team to initiate the onboarding process and to share relevant documentation with the user.

A new Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study found that by using AWS Marketplace, organizations experience three key benefits:

  • An improved vendor onboarding process, resulting in a 75% reduction in onboarding efforts for new vendors
  • Reduced time in the processing of invoices, leading to a 66% reduction in time spent due to procurement efficiencies
  • Increased licensing flexibility, leading to a 10% reduction in licensing costs

To learn more about QNu’s Qosmos and to purchase in AWS Marketplace, please visit: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-fzkuj32ktapmq?sr=0-1&ref_=beagle&applicationId=AWSMPContessa

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