Chase Ergen and BTQ Technologies are building tomorrow’s financial infrastructure today.
Digital finance is at a critical juncture. As stablecoins, tokenized assets, and blockchain systems drive global transactions, they face a new threat: quantum computing. Chase Ergen, a board member at DeFi Technologies (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) and an expert in telecom and digital infrastructure, believes we must prepare for quantum challenges now.
Current encryption methods, such as RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, cannot withstand the capabilities of quantum computing. Once quantum computers are advanced enough, they can breach these systems. This would expose billions in digital assets and weaken trust in decentralized systems.
Some in the industry see this threat as far off, but Ergen argues this view is outdated. “We can’t secure the financial future with cryptography from the past,” he says. “The window to act is closing.” Global regulators share this urgency, with the U.S. government aiming to implement quantum-resistant standards across federal agencies by the end of the decade.
A Real, Working Solution: The Quantum Stablecoin Settlement Network
To tackle this issue, Ergen has teamed up with Olivier Roussy Newton, founder and Chairman of BTQ Technologies (CBOE CA: BTQ, FSE: NG3, OTCQX: BTQQF), a company focused on post‑quantum cryptography. Newton is also the CEO of DeFi Technologies, holding a rare dual role that bridges two critical pillars of next-generation finance.
This unique connection fosters a strategic alignment between DeFi Technologies and BTQ, enabling them to collaborate closely in bringing advanced cryptographic solutions into decentralized finance initiatives, driving both innovation and resilience against future quantum threats.
DeFi Technologies is concentrated on driving innovation in the stablecoin ecosystem and facilitating linkages between capital markets and the decentralized world. Through its subsidiary, Valour, DeFi offers the world’s broadest portfolio of digital-asset-backed ETPs, comprising 78 products across eight premier securities exchanges, making regulated digital asset access available to institutional and retail investors worldwide.
BTQ Technologies, meanwhile, develops post‑quantum cryptographic solutions to secure mission‑critical digital infrastructure. This unique connection fosters a strategic alignment between DeFi and BTQ, enabling them to collaborate closely in bringing advanced cryptographic solutions into decentralized finance initiatives, driving both innovation and resilience against future quantum threats.
Together, they launched the Quantum Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN), the world’s first live infrastructure explicitly designed to protect payment token transactions from quantum threats.
QSSN is not just a theoretical concept or research project. It is fully operational and integrates advanced post-quantum algorithms, such as lattice-based encryption and quantum-secure key exchange, into a modular settlement system that works with existing blockchains and digital finance protocols. This enables stablecoin issuers to upgrade to quantum-secure systems without compromising speed, performance, or compatibility.
“Quantum resilience isn’t a luxury, it’s a prerequisite for the future of digital money.” Commented Olivier Roussy Newton, “With QSSN, we’ve built the first live quantum-secure infrastructure to protect stablecoin transactions at scale. We’re not waiting for quantum threats to materialize, we’re solving for them now.”
The demand for quantum‑secure money is urgent. Legislation, such as the Genius Act, and events like the Wyoming SALT Conference have highlighted the need for digital asset regulation and the risks of inaction. Stablecoins are becoming essential for decentralized finance (DeFi) and international settlements. Leaving them exposed is not an option.
Jurisdictions That Move First Will Lead
While QSSN lays the technical groundwork, Ergen is also focused on strategic rollout. Progressive jurisdictions, such as the UAE, Singapore, and Switzerland, view quantum security as a competitive advantage. With smart regulations and modern cryptography, these markets can attract stablecoin projects and foster financial innovation that requires trust and safety.
For Ergen, this effort is about shaping the future of finance. “Quantum computing is coming whether we’re ready or not,” he says. “The question is whether the financial systems we’re building today will be safe tomorrow.”
With BTQ’s technology and Ergen’s vision, the first steps toward a quantum-resilient financial ecosystem are underway. The QSSN shows that quantum-secure digital money is not just a possibility; it’s a reality. Those who act now will influence the next decade of global finance.
Chase Ergen will attend the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2025 this August. He will discuss the role of quantum-secure infrastructure in protecting the next generation of stablecoins and digital finance systems.
