Quantum Blockchain Will Secure US Patent for ASIC Tech
The company expects to receive a patent for its hashing optimization technology on October 6, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office will formally grant patent 12756574 to London-based Quantum Blockchain Technologies on October 6, 2026. The patent covers methods for message scheduling in cryptographic hashing, specifically targeting Bitcoin mining efficiency.
Why it matters
The company intends to shift its focus toward licensing this intellectual property to established ASIC manufacturers, aiming to reduce redundant computational loads. This move follows a period of financial restructuring for the company, which recently reported a loss of 1.1 million euros.
The patented technology identifies and removes redundant SHA-256 message-scheduling computations from the ASIC execution pipeline. By streamlining this process, the method aims to improve the operational efficiency of hardware compared to standard hashing architectures.
The players
Quantum Blockchain Technologies
A London-based firm listed on the AIM market that is shifting its business model from internal development to licensing intellectual property for ASIC manufacturers.
BlocKeeper Plc
A recently formed subsidiary of Quantum Blockchain Technologies tasked with managing virtual mining operations.
USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office, the federal agency responsible for granting intellectual property protections.
The details
The technology addresses the message-scheduling component of SHA-256, the cryptographic hash function used in Bitcoin mining. By isolating and eliminating redundant operations within the ASIC—a specialized integrated circuit designed for a specific computational task—the design reduces the total work required per hash. Quantum Blockchain Technologies plans to leverage this IP via a licensing model, moving away from direct hardware manufacturing to partner with existing industry fabricators.
Timeline
March 2026: The European Patent Office published the associated application.
September 23, 2026: The USPTO issued the official notification for the patent.
October 6, 2026: The US patent will be formally granted.
The Tech Race
The company is seeking patent coverage across 39 countries through the European Patent Convention to build a defensive portfolio for its hashing technology. This move aligns with broader efforts to protect specialized ASIC optimizations as firms race to improve energy efficiency in Bitcoin mining.
The impact of this technology will depend on successful licensing deals with hardware manufacturers, which have yet to be finalized. If integrated into future ASIC designs, the efficiency gains could influence mining operational costs for large-scale facilities.
The takeaway
Quantum Blockchain is repositioning itself as an IP licensor, signaling a pivot toward higher-margin intellectual property capture. Stakeholders should monitor for official announcements regarding signed licensing agreements with major ASIC manufacturers in the coming quarters.
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