Abelian, the world’s first post-quantum Layer-1 blockchain that has collaborated with the global crypto exchange MEXC for Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2025 (PQBD 2025). This collaboration incorporates Abelian’s quantum-resistant protocol with MEXC’s network of more than 40 million users across 170 countries. Quantum computers pose a threat to the cryptographic foundations that protect digital assets, and our collaboration is a proactive industry reaction to defend the Bitcoin infrastructure.
Leading the Quantum-Resistant Revolution
Abelian initiated the trend of post-quantum blockchain technology in April 2022. The team was created by a consortium of world class cryptographers including Professors Duncan Wong, Huaxiong Wang, Khoa Nguyen and Guomin Yang.
Abelian’s approach transforms security engineering in the blockchain space. The opening team at Abelian brings an abundance of combined experience developing and researching cryptography and blockchain from world class universities around the world. With this collective wealth of experience, the team at Abelian has positioned themselves to be trusted authorities in quantum resilient solutions for the digital asset ecosystems
The platform utilizes lattice-based cryptography to offer quantum resistance with privacy-preserving functionality. The platform has launched “Digital Gold 2.0” with quantum resistance, privacy, auditability, and decentralization while being compliant with regulatory requirements and transparency.
The Expanding Quantum Threat to Cryptocurrency
The collaboration considers quantum computing’s evolution from hypothetical worry to legitimate threat. Research from the Federal Reserve cautions that quantum computers could facilitate Bitcoin’s private past by employing “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks. Threat actors already have a practice of collecting encrypted blockchain data so they can leverage a sufficiently powerful quantum machine, to break into existing protocols.
Experts estimate cryptographically relevant quantum computers could appear between 2028 and 2030. Analysts warn that the quantum machines might be able to crack the encryption protecting perhaps 25% of Bitcoin, specifically the legacy wallets that have exposed public keys. The threat originates from algorithms such as Shor’s algorithm that can compromise commonly used cryptographic systems, including RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography. The NIST has begun approving lattice-based cryptography algorithms for quantum resistant encryption.
MEXC’s Strategic Role in the Quantum Era
MEXC’s engagement in PQBD 2025 demonstrates the exchange’s progressive thinking in addressing issues of security. Founded in 2018, MEXC is now one of the top 10 exchanges in the world based on average trading volume, with close to $5 billion traded daily. In addition to verifying a token quickly for new projects, the exchange provides a fee quoting structure that is competitive to those on other exchanges.
MEXC’s security commitment is highlighted through periodic Proof of Reserves audits every two months and additional third-party assessments. The $100 million Guardian Fund at MEXC acts as an insurance policy for users who access significant trading volumes requiring high security and proof against future threats.
MEXC’s partnership with Abelian for PQBD 2025 places MEXC onto a short list of leading platforms acknowledging that quantum technology preparedness must start years before the technology matures into a market viable product. MEXC’s partnership with Abelian is a demonstration of its commitment to evolving its security structure as technology evolves for MEXC’s 40 million+ users.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Abelian and MEXC for Post-Quantum Blockchain Day 2025 represents a significant stage in cryptocurrencies becoming “quantum-combatent.” With threats from quantum computing accelerating, this partnership shows that the urgency to deploy quantum resistant systems is real and is happening. A partnership between Abelian’s cryptographic technology and MEXC’s 40 million user base created a strong alliance for developing secure infrastructure. The event in Phuket this November will provide much-needed innovations in quantum-safe blockchain technology that will have on-going consequences for quantum-safe blockchain for many years to come.
