SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) is building a quantum-resistant future for Artificial Intelligence, leveraging its existing network of 1.75 billion deployed secure semiconductor devices. The global leader in semiconductors and cryptography announced today a strategic vision to establish its technology as a foundational layer for “Physical AI”—machines that safely interact with the real world. This move addresses the growing need for secure, resilient systems capable of understanding and responding to physical environments, fortified against evolving cyber threats. “From Connected Devices to Trusted Physical AI—Quantum-Resilient by Design,” the company states, positioning itself to deliver long-term sovereignty and accountability for increasingly autonomous machines and their transactions.
SEALSQ’s 1.75 Billion Device Foundation & Physical AI Vision
Over 1.75 billion secure semiconductor devices are already laying the groundwork for a new era of physically intelligent machines, according to SEALSQ Corp. The company is positioning itself to be a foundational layer for what it terms “Physical AI,” systems capable of safely interacting with the real world through advanced sensing and reasoning. Unlike traditional automation, Physical AI demands inherent trust and data integrity, a challenge SEALSQ aims to meet with its established hardware-rooted security architecture.
SEALSQ’s strategy centers on extending its existing portfolio of secure microcontrollers and Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) into “trusted sensing and decision nodes.” These nodes will utilize chiplet-based Hardware Security Modules (CHSMs) and pre-certified secure enclaves, seamlessly integrating into complex system-on-chip platforms. The company plans to cryptographically sign and verify real-world data at its source, employing both classical and post-quantum algorithms to ensure authenticity throughout the AI lifecycle. This approach is a direct response to the escalating threat posed by quantum computing, which could render current encryption methods obsolete.
Further solidifying this vision is the introduction of SEALCOIN.AI, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd, designed as a secure transactional layer for autonomous systems. “SEALCOIN.AI aims to introduce a secure, AI-native transactional and orchestration layer that allows autonomous systems to exchange value, services, and decisions in a verifiable and auditable manner,” the company states. Built on post-quantum cryptography and anchored in hardware, SEALCOIN.AI intends to facilitate trusted AI-to-AI interactions and secure economic incentives.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, describes the combined infrastructure as a “quantum-resilient cryptographic nervous system for Physical AI,” connecting machines, environments, and humans through secure intelligence and trusted autonomy. This focus on hardware-embedded security, rather than solely software solutions, is intended to provide long-term resilience against emerging quantum-enabled cyber threats.
PQC-Enabled Semiconductors & Hardware Security Module Integration
SEALSQ Corp is actively integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) directly into semiconductor hardware, building upon a foundation of 1.75 billion secure devices already in circulation globally. This isn’t merely an upgrade to existing systems, but a fundamental shift towards embedding trust at the silicon level, crucial for the emerging field of Physical AI. Traditional connected systems, often reliant on rigid automation, are giving way to machines that perceive and interact with the physical world, demanding a new level of inherent security. This approach moves beyond software-based solutions, embedding resilience against future quantum computing threats directly into the hardware.
SEALSQ’s unique position stems from expertise gained through its established secure Root of Trust architecture, now evolving to embrace PQC readiness. This hardware focus is particularly vital for applications demanding long-term security and accountability, spanning collaborative robotics, autonomous vehicles, and critical infrastructure. The company’s vision centers around the WISeKey Root of Trust, currently deployed in over six billion devices, providing a secure foundation for identity, authentication, and encrypted communications.
SEALCOIN.AI: Decentralized Transactions for Autonomous Systems
This isn’t simply about connecting devices; it’s about enabling verifiable exchanges between them. SEALCOIN.AI aims to facilitate secure, AI-native transactions and orchestration, allowing autonomous systems to exchange value and services without centralized control. This decentralized approach, leveraging DePIN technology, is a departure from conventional models reliant on intermediaries. These nodes will cryptographically sign and verify real-world data, ensuring authenticity from capture to processing.
WISeKey Root of Trust & Long-Term Quantum Resilience
The escalating demand for secure, autonomous systems necessitates a foundational layer of trust extending into the physical world, and SEALSQ Corp is building that infrastructure with a focus on long-term quantum resilience. Leveraging a substantial base of over 1.75 billion deployed secure semiconductor devices, the company is evolving its established Root of Trust architecture to withstand the impending threat of quantum computing. This isn’t simply about securing data in transit; it’s about verifying the integrity of information originating from physical sensors and interactions.
SEALSQ is extending its portfolio beyond traditional secure microcontrollers and TPMs to encompass chiplet-based Hardware Security Modules (CHSMs) designed for integration into complex systems-on-chip. This proactive approach addresses a critical vulnerability: the potential for compromised data to undermine the decision-making processes of Physical AI systems. This hardware-centric strategy is crucial, as SEALSQ plans to embed both classical and NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography directly into silicon, providing enduring protection against evolving quantum-enabled cyberattacks.
Unlike software-only approaches, SEALSQ is planning to embed both classical and NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography directly into silicon, ensuring long-term resilience against emerging quantum-enabled cyber threats.
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