#463: Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum Inc, on Building a Quantum-Safe Cryptocurrency and Quantum’s Threat to Crypto

Andrew Cheung boasts over 25 years of invaluable experience as a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of 01 Quantum Inc. Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently spearheaded cutting-edge innovations, and driven product development, resulting in a portfolio of 9 patents within the computer software industry. Notably, his outstanding contributions were recognized with a nomination for the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year award in 2001.

Andrew remains at the forefront of technological advancements with his latest focus on Post-Quantum Cybersecurity.   With over 15 years of hands-on experience and extensive expertise in patent application, prosecution, and litigation processes, he has established himself as a formidable force in the field.  His groundbreaking work in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), leveraging NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms, is a testament to his forward-thinking approach.  By combining his PQC engine with patent-protected measures into a wide array of applications, including cryptocurrencies, emails, and AI machine learning systems.  This proactive approach ensures robust protection against potential cyber threats posed by quantum computers, thereby safeguarding the integrity of classical computer systems as we know them today.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- The history of quantum computing
- Quantum’s threat to crypto
- Building a quantum-safe crypto token
- 01’s partnership with Hitachi
- When will Q-Day arrive?
- RSA and elliptic curve encryption
- When Q-Day comes, public keys are the most at risk
- The crossover of AI and quantum safety
- 01 Quantum’s partnership with the new crypto foundation

01 Quantum Inc
Website: www.01com.com
X: @01quantuminc
LinkedIn: 01 Communique Inc 

Andrew Cheung
X: @acheungquantum
LinkedIn: Andrew Cheung

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