Introduction#
AmericanFortress has successfully raised $8 million in a seed funding round aimed at developing technology that can withstand the potential threats posed by quantum computing to blockchain security.
Funding Details#
The funding round was co-led by SAVA Digital Asset Fund, Moon Pursuit Capital, and 0G Labs. This investment coincides with the company's recent patent filing for a new method of cryptographic transaction signing that is resistant to quantum computing attacks.
The Quantum Threat#
Current blockchain networks, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, use a security method known as elliptic curve cryptography. This method is secure against traditional computers. However, AmericanFortress warns that a powerful quantum computer could use an algorithm called Shor’s algorithm to uncover private keys from public keys. This vulnerability could allow attackers to access and drain wallets linked to those public keys.
Company Vision#
CEO Michal Pospieszalski emphasized that the patent filing enhances their existing Send-to-Name infrastructure, adding a crucial layer of security against future quantum threats. He stated, "We’re proud to be the first naming and privacy infrastructure to file for post-quantum transaction signing."
Future Plans#
Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs, highlighted the urgency of quantum security, stating that it is not just a future consideration but a current necessity. The seed funding will help AmericanFortress deploy its privacy infrastructure and prepare for the generation of its $AF token, expected in the second quarter of 2026. The company aims to make its quantum-proof signing technology easily available for any blockchain network that seeks enhanced protection.