The cryptocurrency market is witnessing the launch of two major presales for projects aiming to address what is described as an existential threat to blockchain security: the advent of quantum computing. Dubbed "Q-Day," this event refers to the moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break the current cryptographic algorithms that secure nearly all major blockchains, potentially exposing over $4 trillion in digital assets. Analysts suggest this could occur as soon as 2028.
qONE ($qONE), built on Hyperliquid, is launching its public presale on February 5th, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC. The project, developed by qLABS, leverages technology from the publicly listed Canadian cybersecurity firm 01 Quantum and is backed by two granted U.S. patents (11,271,715 and 11,669,833). Its core offering is the qONE Security Protocol, an invisible layer combining NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography with zero-knowledge proofs. The ecosystem includes a Quantum-Sig wallet for assets like Ethereum, HYPE, USDT, USDC, and Solana-based tokens, and an Integration Hub for businesses. The presale has a public round cap of $200,000 at a $10 million FDV and a community round of up to $360,000, with over $13 million in pre-registered interest reported.
Simultaneously, BMIC is conducting its own presale at a price of $0.049474, aiming to raise €40 million. The project focuses on a quantum-resistant wallet that uses a signature-hiding architecture via ERC-4337 and PDA-based smart accounts to never expose public keys on-chain. It also offers quantum-secure staking and a protected payment layer. BMIC's tokenomics feature a fixed supply of 1.5 billion tokens, with 50% allocated to the public presale and a deflationary "burn-to-compute" model.
Both projects position themselves as immediate, practical solutions rather than theoretical promises, highlighting that major tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft began deploying quantum-resistant systems in 2024-2025. The urgency is underscored by the projection that the post-quantum cryptography market will grow from $302 million in 2024 to $1.8 billion by 2029.
