ZBX and Naoris Protocol are cooperating to create what they claim will be the first cryptocurrency exchange that will be safe from quantum computing threats in the future.
ZBX and Naoris Protocol have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that focuses on integrating advanced, post-quantum cybersecurity into ZBX’s infrastructure, crypto.news can exclusively report.
Under the agreement, ZBX will use Naoris Protocol’s decentralized protection system, which includes a self-healing security network. The goal is to spot and neutralize attacks in milliseconds, marking a significant speed improvement compared to the current breach detection average of around 272 days.
Preparing for ‘Q-Day’
A key goal of the initiative is to prepare ZBX for a potential future scenario termed “Q‑Day,” when quantum computers will be powerful enough to break current encryption standards. ZBX hopes to secure user assets with post-quantum encryption and use quantum-resistant signatures in all transactions.
“The current crypto security paradigm is no longer sufficient,” David Carvalho, Founder of Naoris Protocol, said in the press release. ” Web3 projects still rely heavily on Web2 infrastructure, which creates single points of failure and makes them vulnerable to existing attack vectors and future quantum threats.”
This development coincides with instances of rising digital asset theft. Hackers stole more than $2.2 billion from cryptocurrency exchanges in 2024, representing a 21% increase from the prior year. Expectations for a reversal in trends in 2025 and beyond were shattered when Bybit confirmed the theft of $1.5 billion worth of funds, representing the largest crypto heist in history.
Security is ‘the foundation’
By combining with Naoris, ZBX hopes to strengthen its position as a MiCA-compliant platform that meets stringent and constant changing regulatory standards while bolstering user trust.
“Security isn’t a feature—it’s the foundation,” said ZBX founder Jimmy Zhao. “With Naoris, we’re going beyond the industry standard. We’re making ZBX the safest, most resilient exchange architecture in the world. We are creating a new global standard.”
For Naoris Protocol, this marks a high-profile deployment, showcasing that quantum-resilient, decentralized cybersecurity solutions can perform at scale in critical financial environments. Since launching in January 2025, the protocol has processed over 64 million transactions and mitigated 341 million threats, underscoring its capability to deliver security at scale.
