Examining post-quantum protection capabilities
BMIC quantum wallet implements actual NIST-approved post-quantum cryptographic standards: ML-KEM-768 (CRYSTALS-Kyber, NIST FIPS 203) for key encapsulation and ML-DSA-65 (CRYSTALS-Dilithium, NIST FIPS 204) for signatures.
These implementations are not theoretical but working systems with correct FIPS parameter sizes: 1184-byte public keys, 1088-byte ciphertext, and 3309-byte signatures. These are the published standard sizes.
The implementation is built on audited, industry-standard cryptographic libraries, specifically the `@noble` cryptography family, which is widely used across the Ethereum ecosystem.
BMIC offers a unique dual-tier architecture: Classical and Hybrid. The Classical tier functions as a full self-custodial ERC-20 wallet with standard security measures.
The Hybrid tier adds the post-quantum protection layer, allowing users to choose their preferred security level based on their threat model and security needs.
This flexible approach enables users to benefit from post-quantum security where it matters most without sacrificing compatibility or usability.
BMIC's post-quantum protection specifically targets the most vulnerable aspects of cryptocurrency storage: encrypted backups, vaults, and device-to-device handoffs.
This addresses the 'harvest now, decrypt later' attack vector, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt when quantum computers become powerful enough.
The vault protection uses post-quantum encryption to safeguard seed phrases and private keys, ensuring that even intercepted encrypted backups remain secure.
Despite implementing advanced cryptographic techniques, BMIC maintains a user-friendly interface familiar to cryptocurrency users. The wallet supports common ERC-20 tokens and integrates with popular decentralized applications.
The transition between Classical and Hybrid tiers is seamless, allowing users to upgrade their security level as needed.
BMIC maintains compatibility with Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, ensuring users can continue using their preferred decentralized applications without disruption.
BMIC maintains transparency about the limitations of post-quantum cryptography in the blockchain context. The honesty line is clear: Ethereum verifies ECDSA signatures on-chain. No wallet can make on-chain signatures quantum-safe today.
What BMIC protects is your vault, encrypted backups, and device-to-device handoff, which is exactly what an attacker harvests now to decrypt later.
Every cryptographic claim has a passing test behind it, including tamper-detection mechanisms that ensure modified messages fail verification.
BMIC implements ML-KEM-768 (CRYSTALS-Kyber, NIST FIPS 203) for key encapsulation and ML-DSA-65 (CRYSTALS-Dilithium, NIST FIPS 204) for signatures.
Classical tier offers standard self-custodial ERC-20 functionality, while Hybrid tier adds post-quantum protection for sensitive data.
Yes, BMIC maintains compatibility with Ethereum and supports ERC-20 tokens and decentralized applications.
Yes, BMIC allows seamless upgrades between tiers based on your evolving security needs.
Real NIST-standardised cryptography — ML-KEM-768 and ML-DSA-65 — protecting your vault, backups and device handoff. Two tiers, one wallet.
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