Quantum computing is coming. And some investors are getting ready. HYLQ Strategy Corp just made a $100,000 investment in qLABS, acquiring 18.3 million qONE tokens.
The project claims to be the world’s first quantum-native crypto foundation, developing blockchain solutions resistant to quantum computing threats.
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Why invest in quantum resistance now
The investment is small in dollar terms but significant in what it represents.
HYLQ is the second public company to invest in quantum-safe tokens. The first was 01 Quantum, a founding member of the qLABS ecosystem.
Why now? Quantum computing has been a theoretical threat to cryptography for years.
The concern is that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could break the encryption that secures Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
But practical quantum computers capable of this have remained decades away.
The timeline may be shifting
That timeline might be shifting. Recent advances in quantum computing have accelerated the pace of development.
While a quantum computer that can break Bitcoin’s cryptography is still years off, it’s no longer science fiction.
The qLABS approach is to build quantum-resistant cryptography from the ground up.
The project is developing blockchain solutions that use post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, designed to be secure even against quantum attacks.
— qLABS (@qlabsofficial) February 18, 2026
A hedge against the future
The investment represents a hedge. If quantum computing advances faster than expected, quantum-resistant crypto could become essential.
If not, the investment may not pay off. But for institutions managing long-term risk, the hedge makes sense.
The broader question is whether quantum resistance should be a priority for the crypto industry now.
Some argue that the threat is distant enough that other concerns should take precedence.
Others say that preparing for quantum threats is like buying insurance: you hope you never need it, but you’re glad you have it if you do.
The post-quantum future
The post-quantum future of crypto is uncertain. But investments like HYLQ’s show that some players are preparing for it.
The question is whether the rest of the industry will follow, or whether quantum resistance will remain a niche concern. For now, quantum computing remains a distant threat.
But distant threats have a way of becoming immediate concerns. HYLQ is betting that when that happens, quantum-resistant crypto will be ready.
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📅 Published: February 20, 2026 • 🕓 Last updated: February 20, 2026
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