Freedom Factory Launches First Post-Quantum Hardware Wallet for Ethereum Users
On July 28, 2026, Freedom Factory announced the PQ1, the world's first hardware wallet designed to protect against quantum computing threats. The device uses SPHINCS+C10 hashing algorithms within an ERC-4337 smart account and is fully open source. It aims to provide Ethereum users with a secure way to transact without relying on ECDSA signatures vulnerable to future quantum attacks. The PQ1 features dual secure enclaves, local transaction decoding for transparency, and no requirement for protocol upgrades. Pre-orders are available now at freedomfactory.io, with shipping expected in Q4 2026. The wallet is priced at $179 and aims to offer a significant security advantage over existing solutions. Markus Haas, CEO of Freedom Factory, emphasized the urgency of quantum-resistant technology for crypto wallets across all blockchains.
Topics: digital sovereignty Ethereum hardware wallets post-quantum cryptography quantum computing