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DAC Highlights Need for Quantum-Resistant Infrastructure as Italy Unveils First ...
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Italy inaugurated its first quantum supercomputer and industrial quantum annealer, Volta B1, marking a significant advancement in Europe's quantum infrastructure. DAC, a quantum-resistant Layer-1 blockchain project, emphasised the critical need for post-quantum security in blockchain networks to safeguard against future quantum computing threats.
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Quantum technology is entering active infrastructure deployment in Italy, making post-quantum security an urgent priority if you build blockchain or cryptography tools. The path is clear to embed quantum resistance now rather than retrofit after threats rise.
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