Trade Group’s PQFIF Submission To SEC Cites Naoris Protocol as the Model for Post-Quantum Crypto Transition

The global financial system may be on the verge of its most significant security transformation since the dawn of the internet. In a newly released document titled "Post-Quantum Financial Infrastructure Framework (PQFIF)," submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by an independent trade group Naoris Protocol is cited as the reference model for the financial sector's transition to post-quantum cryptography.

The submission, addressed to the U.S. Crypto Assets Task Force, marks a significant milestone in the blockchain space. A blockchain project is likely to be recognized at the regulatory level for its potential to safeguard digital assets against quantum-era threats.

Naoris Protocol: The Quantum-Safe Security Network for Web2 and Web3

At its core, Naoris Protocol is building what it calls a Decentralized CyberSecurity Mesh, designed to protect the world's digital infrastructure from the ground up. Unlike traditional cybersecurity frameworks that rely on centralized systems and patchwork defenses, Naoris introduces a self-healing network where every connected device becomes a validator node. These nodes continuously monitor and share risk intelligence, creating a collective "immune" system for digital ecosystems.

What makes Naoris particularly revolutionary is its "Sub-Zero Layer" architecture. This innovation integrates NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA) into existing EVM-compatible blockchains, eliminating the need for hard forks or service disruptions. This ensures that blockchain networks can become quantum-resistant seamlessly.The Trade Group’s PQFIF’s Recognition and What it Means for Naoris

The 63-page trade group’s submission to the SEC references Naoris Protocol three separate times, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the roadmap for financial infrastructure resilience. Specifically:

1. Implementation Standard (page 66): Naoris' real-world pilots are cited as examples of quantum-resistant blockchain deployment.
2. Privacy Reference (page 71): The framework acknowledges Naoris' use of zero-knowledge proofs as a model for privacy-preserving quantum security. The PQFIF document said, "The UTL incorporates robust privacy protections to ensure compliance with global data protection regulations, such as GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California). Drawing from technologies like zero-knowledge proofs, as implemented in quantum-resistant blockchains (e.g., Naoris Protocol, 2025), the architecture ensures: Selective Disclosure: A need-to-know architecture allows participants to share only necessary data with regulators, preserving commercial confidentiality while enabling oversight."
3. Implementation Timeline (page 68): The document highlights the Naoris token launch in July 2025 as a benchmark for industry adoption.

This tri-fold citation establishes Naoris as more than just a technology provider. It positions the project as a potential regulatory reference model for both the private sector and governmental cybersecurity migration plans.

Why Quantum Security Can't Wait

The timing of this acknowledgement couldn't be more critical. Leading industry analysts estimate a 17–34% chance that a quantum computer capable of cracking RSA-2048 encryption will exist by 2034, with some projections pointing as early as 2028. This is a moment known as the "Q-Day."

The trade group’s submission to the SEC also highlights the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) threat, where hackers steal encrypted data today to decrypt it in the future using quantum technology.

This danger looms large for all financial systems that rely on the current RSA encryption security protocol. Naoris' quantum-resistant network directly addresses this scenario by embedding post-quantum cryptography at the protocol level, effectively nullifying future decryption risks.

The U.S. government estimates that migrating its systems to post-quantum security will cost $7.1 billion by 2035, with the private sector's expenses projected in the tens of billions. Over 20 billion digital devices are expected to require quantum-safe upgrades, a massive undertaking that underscores the importance of established leaders like Naoris.

Naoris Leadership with Institutional Credibility

Naoris Protocol's leadership team is a cross-section of the cybersecurity elite, with deep roots in both government and enterprise.

• David Carvalho (CEO & Chief Scientist) – a veteran ethical hacker, former EU CISO, and advisor on cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism to national governments.
• David Holtzman (CSO) – former IBM Chief Scientist and DNS system designer, with a history of advising the White House.
• Mick Mulvaney – former White House Chief of Staff, bringing high-level insight into national security policy.
• Inge Kampenes – former Chief of Norway's Armed Forces Cyber Defence.
• Youssef El Maddarsi (CBO) – recognized by EMEA Entrepreneur as one of the most influential entrepreneurs of 2025.

This blend of military-grade cybersecurity, enterprise strategy, and governmental experience gives Naoris a rare blend of talents and industry experience.

The Naoris Protocol Global Regulatory Alignment

Naoris Protocol is engineered for compliance across multiple jurisdictions, aligning with:

• NSM-10 and CNSA 2.0 (U.S.)
• DORA (EU) and data protection standards like GDPR/CCPA

Its privacy-by-design approach, powered by quantum-resistant zero-knowledge proofs, reconciles regulatory transparency with commercial confidentiality. This represents a balance that has long been sought in financial systems.

What This Means for the Crypto and Financial Ecosystem

The inclusion of Naoris Protocol in the trade group‘s PQFIF document is pointer to how the world should prepare for the post-quantum era. Blockchain projects, DeFi platforms, and even traditional institutions will most likely be expected to justify their quantum resistance following this reference.

This may create a market separation between:

●     Quantum-secure, institutional-grade infrastructure (like Naoris)

●     Legacy crypto systems that are still dependent on classical cryptography

A Defining Moment for Digital Security

For the first time, a blockchain protocol is actively leading the charge to protect digital assets in the quantum era, as highlighted by trade group's SEC submission. This could  cement Naoris Protocol's role as a technological cornerstone in the transition to post-quantum finance.

The trade group’s SEC submission is not merely an acknowledgement of what Naoris has built; it is an invitation for the entire financial ecosystem to follow suit. To know more about the trade group’s citation of the Naoris protocol, read here.

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