Zero-Knowledge Quantum-Safe Identity Verification Protocol ZK-Qubit Receives IEEE Standard Approval: Post-Quantum Identity Protection

IEEE officially approved the ZK-Qubit protocol standard (IEEE 2089-2029) on July 16, combining zero-knowledge proofs with post-quantum lattice cryptography to enable users to complete identity verification without exposing any personal information, while the entire process can withstand quantum computer attacks.

Protocol co-author ETH Zurich cryptography professor Martin Albiti stated: "Most current zero-knowledge proof schemes are based on elliptic curve cryptography, which crumbles before quantum computers. ZK-Qubit replaces the underlying cryptographic primitives from the ground up, ensuring user identity privacy remains protected even in the quantum computing era." Visa and Mastercard have announced plans to pilot ZK-Qubit payment identity verification in 2030.