Quantum Resistant Ledger

What is Quantum Resistant Ledger?

The Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) is its own Layer 1 blockchain built around defending against the threat that future quantum computers could pose to current cryptography. Instead of the elliptic curve signatures most chains rely on, QRL secures transactions with XMSS, a hash-based signature scheme that is considered resistant to known quantum attacks. Its mainnet launched in 2018, and the project describes itself as one of the first blockchains to use this kind of signature in production.

QRL is the native token used to pay transaction fees and to take part in securing the network. The chain launched with a temporary proof-of-work phase and later moved toward proof-of-stake. Beyond payments, the network supports features such as on-chain messaging and quantum-resistant token creation.

QRL addresses a long-term security question rather than day-to-day speed or DeFi activity, so it appeals to people interested in post-quantum design. You can follow the Quantum Resistant Ledger price and keep QRL in a self-custody wallet that only you can access.

New to the technology? Learn how QRL runs on Quantum Resistant Ledger, in plain English.

How is Quantum Resistant Ledger priced?

The Quantum Resistant Ledger price you see is an average of live trades from exchanges worldwide, weighted by volume so the busiest markets count for most. It refreshes continuously, day and night. Because it trades continuously and worldwide, the price can move sharply within a single day. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and nothing here is financial advice.

Where can I hold Quantum Resistant Ledger?

You can hold Quantum Resistant Ledger in any non-custodial wallet, which means you control the private keys rather than trusting an exchange. Quantum Resistant Ledger runs on the Quantum Resistant Ledger network, which isn't integrated in the Zypto App yet. If you'd like it added, tweet @ZyptoApp on X.