DAC Highlights Need for Quantum-Resistant Infrastructure as Italy Unveils Volta B1 Supercomputer

Italy unveiled its first Quantum Supercomputer and industrial quantum annealer, Volta B1, on October 16 at the Digital Innovation Forum 2026, prompting quantum-resistant Layer-1 project DAC to emphasize the urgent need for post-quantum cryptographic security across decentralized networks.## Key Takeaways- Italy inaugurated Volta B1, its first industrial quantum annealer and supercomputer, under the technical supervision of Q-Alliance.- Davide Costa, Head of Innovation at DAC, spoke on quantum risks to cryptographic infrastructure at the Digital Innovation Forum 2026.- DAC Labs is constructing an EVM-compatible Layer-1 network that incorporates Proof of Quantum Work (PoQW) and quantum entropy.## Italy Inaugurates Volta B1 SupercomputerThe rollout of Volta B1 on October 16 at the Digital Innovation Forum 2026 represents one of Europe's most advanced quantum hardware deployments. Developed under the technical and scientific supervision of Q-Alliance, the supercomputer aims to advance industrial computing while challenging legacy cryptographic standards.As quantum capabilities scale, existing cryptographic mechanisms that protect digital assets and smart contracts face future vulnerabilities. This threat has drawn increased focus across the industry, mirrored by discussions around Bitcoin security risks from quantum computing advances and broader quantum defense consensus strategies.## Cryptographic Threats and DAC's ArchitectureDuring the forum's panel, titled "Frontier Technologies: Quantum Computing, HPC for Quantum Computing, Supercomputers and Blockchain," Davide Costa, Head of Innovation at DAC, detailed how emerging hardware impacts distributed ledgers."The inauguration of Italy's first Quantum Supercomputer and industrial quantum annealer marks a major milestone in quantum technology. While these advances unlock new possibilities, they also reinforce the need to prepare for future threats to the cryptographic systems securing blockchain networks. At DAC, we're addressing this challenge by embedding quantum resistance into blockchain infrastructure from the outset," said Davide Costa, Head of Innovation at DAC.Developed by DAC Labs, the DAC EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain embeds Proof of Quantum Work (PoQW) and quantum entropy into its base architecture. The protocol is engineered to deliver predictable transaction costs while maintaining long-term cryptographic resilience for enterprise application developers.## Why It MattersAs state-backed and enterprise quantum hardware like Volta B1 progresses from theoretical research to physical deployment, the timeline for potential cryptographic disruption shrinks. Current Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) models powering major networks could become vulnerable sooner than anticipated. Blockchains that proactively integrate post-quantum architecture like PoQW are establishing early defensive positioning ahead of inevitable hardware breakthroughs.