Freedom Factory Unveils Quantum-Resistant Hardware Wallet PQ1

Freedom Factory has unveiled the PQ1, a hardware wallet built with post-quantum cryptographic capabilities. The device is designed to be resistant to quantum attacks and features SPHINCS+, a hash-based digital signature scheme that's considered secure even against quantum-capable adversaries.

The PQ1 also integrates ERC-4337 smart accounts, allowing users to interact with the blockchain through smart contract wallets rather than traditional externally owned accounts. This means features like social recovery, gas sponsorship, and batched transactions become native to the wallet experience.

The device is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and is priced at $179, positioning it in the mid-range of the hardware wallet market. Shipments are expected in Q4 2026, and the entire thing is open-source, with every line of firmware code publicly auditable.