An interesting situation is unfolding in the crypto sphere right now. The Naoris protocol has just launched its mainnet, and it's no coincidence — on the horizon looms the so-called Q-Day, when powerful quantum computers will be able to break the cryptography that underpins the security of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

This week, Google announced that cracking the Bitcoin blockchain would require fewer than 500,000 qubits — significantly less than previously thought. At the same time, serious vulnerabilities have been identified in Ethereum that could affect around $100 billion. It sounds alarming, but this is where Naoris comes into play.

The difference is that this blockchain is built from scratch on post-quantum cryptography — algorithms already approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. The system includes an irreversible security transition: once a user switches to quantum-resistant keys, the system automatically blocks any attempts to use old, vulnerable encryption methods.

During the testing phase, the protocol underwent rigorous verification. Over 106 million post-quantum transactions were processed, more than 603 million security threats were identified and eliminated, and over 3.3 million wallets were created. Essentially, this is not just a promise on the roadmap — it’s a functioning, measurable system.

The mainnet was launched with a limited number of strategic participants by invitation, who manage the first validator nodes. This forms the initial trust layer before large-scale expansion. The native token NAORIS powers the network, managing transaction security and consensus support. At launch, its market capitalization was about $35.79 million.

The most interesting part is that the system is designed to support wallets, exchanges, second-layer networks, and DeFi platforms in the future. It turns out that the blockchain is ready not just to exist in a quantum-resistant form but also to integrate into a broader ecosystem. This is such an approach to protecting assets from future threats.