More than 13,000 researchers have signed up to participate in the testnet to facilitate research and development in secure, reliable distributed quantum computing.
Casper, Wyo., 2 April 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PostQuant Labs, Developer Building quip.networkThe first globally distributed quantum compute network today announced that it has launched a publicly available quantum-classical blockchain test network (testnet). More than 13,000 people have signed up to participate in the testnet, which enables the global research community to experiment, collaborate, and contribute to advancing the intersection between quantum computing, blockchain technology, and distributed quantum computing.
Built in consultation with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave”), the world’s leading quantum computing company, the testnet is designed to support the development and adoption of a global quantum blockchain standard. It is also planned to assess the role of quantum computing in enabling more secure and energy-efficient blockchains within distributed computing networks. The testnet uses D-Wave’s Advantage2™ annealing quantum computer to solve complex optimization problems with other computing platforms.
“Today, annealing quantum computers are beginning to show performance benefits on useful optimization applications in logistics, manufacturing, and beyond, often providing better results, faster, and at lower energy costs than classical-only solutions,” said Colton Dillion, CEO and co-founder of PostQuant Labs. “Our goal is to make this quantum advantage accessible in blockchain networks, and we can start building the foundation for that today.”
Quip.Network’s testnet mining protocol is designed to solve a set of computationally challenging optimization problems – a class of problems where D-Wave’s Advantage 2 Annealing Quantum Computer displayed competitive performance Relative to the classical computing approach. Researchers and developers are invited to participate in the testnet and compete for QUIP token Incentivized by solving these benchmark problems using quantum and classical computing resources, including CPUs and GPUs.
“The convergence of quantum computing and blockchain represents a powerful new frontier for secure, energy-efficient and distributed computing,” said Dr. Trevor Lanting, Chief Development Officer of D-Wave. “Quip.Network’s testnet provides a path for researchers to explore, understand, and accelerate how quantum computing can enhance blockchain performance.”
