# Naoris Protocol (NAORIS) Quantum Readiness Report

> Naoris Protocol has a QRI score of 19.91/100 and is assessed at Stage 2 (Mitigation / Development) with very low evidence confidence.

Evaluation date: 2026-06-01. Review status: draft. Evaluated scope: NAORIS ERC-20 token on Ethereum and claimed post-quantum L1 mainnet.

Naoris Protocol claims to be a post-quantum native Layer 1 blockchain using NIST ML-DSA (FIPS 204 / Dilithium-5) for all transactions from genesis, with mainnet launched April 1, 2026. However, the primary publicly accessible value-bearing asset is the NAORIS ERC-20 token on Ethereum (~$54M circulating market cap, ~599M tokens, ~2,409 holders), which relies entirely on ECDSA signatures and inherits all of Ethereum's quantum vulnerabilities. The claimed native L1 has no public blockchain explorer, no open-source node software, no chain ID, and no independently verifiable mainnet transactions. Mainnet access is invite-only with permissioned validators. Testnet evidence (106M+ claimed PQ transactions) exists but cannot be independently verified. The bridge mechanism between the ERC-20 token and the native L1 is undocumented and its quantum security is unknown. The project has published some technical documentation and threat awareness content, and has engaged auditors (Hashlock 2025, CertiK), but audit scope appears limited to classical ERC-20 contracts. Overall, the project is in an early mitigation/development stage with testnet-level PQ evidence for the native L1, while production value remains fully exposed to quantum attack on Ethereum. QRI Score: 20/100 (Stage 2 — Mitigation/Development).

## Core resources

- [Naoris Protocol QRI report](https://qrindex.org/projects/naoris-protocol/): Human-readable assessment with score, stage, evidence, blockers, risks, and assurance notes.
- [Naoris Protocol structured report data](https://qrindex.org/projects/naoris-protocol/report.json): Complete report as JSON for deterministic machine processing.
- [QRI methodology](https://qrindex.org/methodology/): Scoring model, evidence handling, readiness stages, confidence, assurance, and report status.
- [All QRI project reports](https://qrindex.org/llms.txt): Score-ranked index of every published project assessment.
- [Naoris Protocol official website](https://www.naorisprotocol.com): Project-maintained website.
- [Naoris Protocol source repository 1](https://github.com/Naoris-Protocol/naoris-token): Project source code referenced by QRI.



## Evidence sources

- [Evidence source 1](<https://knowledgebase.naorisprotocol.com/naoris-protocol/technical-guide/post-quantum-blockchain-infrastructure-naoris-protocol>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 2](<https://knowledgebase.naorisprotocol.com/naoris-protocol/introduction/what-is-a-post-quantum-sub-zero-blockchain>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 3](<https://github.com/Naoris-Protocol/naoris-token>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 4](<https://etherscan.io/token/0x1b379a79c91a540b2bcd612b4d713f31de1b80cc>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 5](<https://www.naorisprotocol.com/>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 6](<https://www.naorisprotocol.com/blog/naoris-protocol-deploys-post-quantum-mainnet-to-secure-global-digital-infrastructure>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 7](<https://knowledgebase.naorisprotocol.com/naoris-protocol/technical-guide/dposec-consensus-mechanism>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 8](<https://knowledgebase.naorisprotocol.com/naoris-protocol/technical-guide/overall-architecture>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 9](<https://www.coincarp.com/currencies/naorisprotocol/>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 10](<https://decrypt.co/363207/naoris-launches-post-quantum-blockchain-bitcoin-ethereum>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 11](<https://crypto.news/naoris-launches-first-nist-approved-quantum-resistant/>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 12](<https://www.naorisprotocol.com/mica-compliance-white-paper>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 13](<https://skynet.certik.com/projects/naoris-protocol>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.
- [Evidence source 14](<https://github.com/Naoris-Protocol>): Public source cited by the Naoris Protocol QRI assessment.