CEO Choi Soo-hyuk built a distinguished career in Korea’s ICT sector long before venturing into the blockchain industry. His company, SymVerse Labs, developed the blockchain platform ‘SymVerse’ — a name derived from the prefix “Sym” (meaning together) and “Verse” (representing interaction). The name encapsulates his vision of an ecosystem where all participants cooperate and coexist. 1. (The Reality of the Fractal Network) Compared to existing Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) or general interchain technologies, what is the decisive differentiator of the ‘Fractal Network’ emphasized by Symverse in terms of corporate service adoption?The Fractal Network refers to a structure where Symverse-based mainnets with self-similarity are interconnected. While the existing Ethereum-based L2 is a ‘dependent connection’ method that bundles transaction information onto L1 to save gas fees, the biggest difference is that Symverse’s Fractal Network is a ‘horizontal aggregate’ where independent mainnets combine on an equal footing. First, it is native interoperability without a third-party intermediary. In the existing L2 environment, an external oracle like ‘Chainlink’ or a centralized bridge system was essential to connect different chains. On the other hand, Symverse assigned a unique network identification number to all mainnets from the design stage. For example, through a SymID starting with 0x003 or 0x005, it is possible to instantly identify which chain the user generated their identity on. In particular, the oracle function is built inside the chain, so when chain A wants to connect with chain B, it only needs to register the information on its own oracle chain. The blockchain itself directly manages the connection with other networks. Second, it is the ‘economies of scope’ that simultaneously secures corporate expertise and economic efficiency. The required transaction costs (gas fees), processing speeds, and specialized functions vary for each industry or company. The Fractal Network provides a flexible infrastructure where companies can operate their own independent L1 mainnets while combining and aligning with other networks as needed. From an economic perspective, this is the result of internalizing the ‘economies of scope’ on the blockchain, where various services create mutual synergy beyond the limitations of a single network. Third, it is a seamless integrated environment from the user’s perspective. For companies, user experience is paramount when introducing a service. In the Fractal Network environment, users can access various DApps and assets scattered across multiple mainnets as a one-stop service with just a single Sallt wallet. Sallt serves as a core gateway connecting not only the Symverse ecosystem but also major mainnet assets and has drastically lowered the threshold for real-life adoption by handling complex inter-network movement processes invisibly to the user. 2. (Speed and Stability) ‘1-second block finality’ is a remarkable achievement. Could you explain from an economic perspective how you solved the ‘trilemma’ of decentralization and security while increasing speed?The ‘Trilemma’ proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin contains the insight that it is difficult to achieve decentralization, security, and scalability simultaneously, and this is like a giant mountain that blockchain technology must overcome. To solve this challenge, Symverse Labs introduced four core strategies that economically and technologically evolved the existing Proof of Stake (PoS) method. First is the separation of the consensus node group applying game theory. The core of decentralization is the distribution of nodes, and the core of security is the prevention of collusion among nodes. Symverse operates by separating the nodes within the group that generates blocks. A game theory-based voting system was applied to prevent malicious collusion between the group proposing blocks and the group verifying them. Through this, it prevented the monopoly of specific minority powers and maximized the reliability of the network. Second is securing ‘instant finality’ by unifying slots and epochs. Existing Ethereum is composed of 32 slots of 12 seconds each forming one epoch, and transactions are usually confirmed after two epochs have passed. Conversely, Symverse adopted an innovative PoS method that integrates slots and epochs into one. Within a short slot of 1.4 seconds, the proposer immediately distributes the agreed block including the signatures of the validators. Thanks to this ‘instant finality’, it can be immediately utilized for actual financial transactions at a faster speed than centralized credit card systems without a separate Layer 2 (L2) solution. Third is blocking MEV through gas fee structure optimization. If the block generation cycle is long like Ethereum, the MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) problem, where the proposer manipulates the transaction order to take additional profits, easily occurs. However, Symverse fundamentally blocked the unfair profits that proposers can gain by arbitrarily changing the transaction order or inserting/excluding specific transactions by adopting a very short block generation cycle and a single gas fee system. This serves as an economic mechanism that simultaneously secures transaction transparency and security. Fourth is the pursuit of participatory decentralization through stake tokenization. It chose a mining method where multiple stakeholders can participate by tokenizing stakes even within a single node. This is to increase the transparency of individual node operations and solidify the overall decentralization of the network by increasing the actual number of participants. Currently, technological improvements are continuing to continuously expand the scope of decentralization centered around 25 major nodes. In conclusion, Symverse did not stop at increasing the speed of the blockchain, but found the balance point of the trilemma by combining an advanced consensus algorithm with economic incentives designed so that participants get the greatest benefit when they act honestly. 3. (Self-Sovereign DID) ‘The address itself is sovereignty’… Why is DID essential in the digital sovereignty era with the quantum-resistant identifier ‘SymID’, and how do you see Symverse’s DID technology changing daily life (e.g., payments, authentication)?Until now, our digital identity has relied on the proofs of big tech companies like Google and Kakao or national institutions. However, this structure holds the fatal weakness of information leakage due to the hacking of central servers, as well as monetization by companies due to data subordination.DID completely changes this paradigm. Instead of institutions storing information, users keep their authentication information on their own terminals and prove it themselves only when necessary. In other words, ‘true digital sovereignty’ is realized where one no longer needs to get someone else’s permission to prove oneself.Symverse’s DID technology, SymID, connects this technological philosophy to everyday convenience and safety. First, the dimension of security changes. SymID, applied with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), perfectly protects users’ assets and identities from the hacking threats of the upcoming quantum computing era. Second, authentication without unnecessary exposure becomes possible. When verifying an adult or one’s identity, instead of handing over all sensitive information like resident registration numbers, one can exercise their rights by transmitting only ‘whether the conditions are met’. Third, everyday activities become valuable. Through the social mining of the Sallt wallet, users’ communication and participation return as fair rewards. In summary, DID is like a ‘personal seal’ in the digital world. Symverse made this powerful seal the lightest (10 bytes), the safest (quantum-resistant), and the easiest to use (social name service), and put it in every user’s pocket (Sallt wallet). This is the daily life of the digital sovereignty era that we define. 4. (Global Strategy) You are focusing on expanding the global ecosystem starting with the Southeast Asian market including Vietnam. What is Symverse Labs’ global Web 3.0 roadmap and localization strategy?Symverse Labs is paying attention to Southeast Asia as the optimal market where blockchain technology can be applied first and most deeply into real life. This is because Southeast Asia has a large young population and a very high acceptance of digital services, but at the same time, it is a region with a very strong need for building national-level digital infrastructure and trust systems. Our global strategy does not simply transplant Korean services, but aims for ‘infrastructure-centric technology partnerships’ tailored to local needs. Specifically, the core is to provide the ‘Fractal Network’ mainnet technology independently developed by Symverse Labs to local partner companies, helping them build services that fit their own national realities directly. We are particularly focusing on areas that require high security and processing speed, such as coupon and ticket distribution in e-commerce, medical data management, and digital authentication systems. Furthermore, we intend to provide ‘sovereign infrastructure’ that secures data sovereignty for the entire city by incorporating blockchain technology even into the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure essential for building smart cities. Currently, we are concentrating our capabilities by making Vietnam and Indonesia our strategic bases, and using this as a model, we plan to expand our network across all of ASEAN, including Thailand and the Philippines. Ultimately, our roadmap is to use our successful settlement in Southeast Asia as a steppingstone to advance into the Middle East and Latin America, completing a global blockchain ecosystem where Symverse’s trust technology becomes the foundation of industries anywhere in the world. 5. (Industry Convergence) You mentioned, “Blockchain is not the center of all industries, but it will be an axis of all industries.” In what fields will blockchain be directly and inevitably utilized in daily life in the future?It is the ‘trust-based sovereign smart city’ field that establishes the safety and sovereignty of the digital self as everyday infrastructure. Blockchain technology is now entering a stage where it forms the basic physical strength of our lives beyond specific industries. If Bitcoin proved the value of decentralized assets, and Ethereum opened a new horizon for finance through smart contracts, now Symverse intends to complete the ‘last puzzle’ that directly connects that technology of trust to citizens’ daily lives and real-life infrastructure. Under this vision, the reasons why blockchain will inevitably take root in our lives in the future are as follows. 1. Next-generation security standard (PQC) guaranteeing safety in the quantum era.The advent of quantum computers is demanding a massive turning point in the cryptographic systems that are the foundation of the digital world. In order for future smart cities or national backbone networks to be free from this threat, a new dimension of defense system is essential. Symverse’s quantum-resistant (PQC) mainnet overcame the data bloat problem faced by existing blockchains and realized lightweight yet powerful security. 2. Completion of true ‘Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)’ beyond centralized power.We communicate with countless digital devices every day, but the initiative over personal information in that process remains subordinate to platforms. Symverse’s ‘SymID’ and ‘inquiry-based SSI’ technology, based on 100 million TPS-level scalability, enable daily lives where one proves their identity without exposing personal information, ranging from transportation and payments to medical services. This is the inevitable process of blockchain functioning as the ‘operating system (OS) of a city’ beyond a technological concept. Ultimately, the future of blockchain will be determined not by ‘how much technology was used’, but by ‘how much it safely and conveniently changed our lives’. On the path of decentralization paved by previous projects, Symverse will lead the era of Web 3.0 popularization where blockchain melts into citizens’ daily lives and the real economy through quantum-resistant SSI. 6. (Wallet Solution) What is the user experience (UX) strategy you are preparing to make the ‘Sallt’ wallet as familiar to general users as Kakao Pay or Toss?Sallt is executing the following three core UX strategies to break the prejudice that blockchain wallets are difficult and unfamiliar.1. Strengthening social functions communicating by ‘name’ instead of complex addresses.By introducing a name service instead of complex random number wallet addresses, which was the biggest barrier to entry for existing blockchain wallets, users can add friends using intuitive names like Kakao Pay or Toss. Through this, we provide a familiar experience akin to using a general messenger or banking app by building an environment where users can chat in real-time and transfer money instantly within the wallet without moving to separate apps. 2. ‘Content-Asset Management’ integration that makes users stay.It has evolved into a platform where users routinely explore information, rather than simply an app turned on only to store assets. By internalizing a news feed, we aim for a ‘one-stop’ UX that resolves everything from crypto information exploration to asset management at once. In addition, we maximize accessibility so that users can use seamless services in any environment by simultaneously providing not only a mobile app but also a PC web version. 3. ‘Social mining’ reward system inducing active participation.We have prepared devices where users can feel fun and benefits simultaneously, much like ‘point accumulation’ or ‘event rewards’ in financial apps. Through ‘social mining’, where users and referrers form a pool and are active, SALLT tokens are paid as rewards according to their contribution to the ecosystem. This provides a positive experience where the very act of using the wallet directly translates into profit for the user. 4. Psychological security based on state-authorized certification (GS Grade 1).We have not missed the psychological UX of ‘trusting and using’, as well as technological convenience. Through acquiring GS Certification Grade 1, a first in the blockchain wallet industry, and quantum-resistant technology, we have created a trusted environment where users can safely entrust their assets as if using a financial service without anxiety about security. 7. (Partnerships) Symverse Labs is expanding the ecosystem across the entire industry beyond bringing blockchain into real life, what are the key partnership or DApp examples that symbolize this?Symverse’s strategy for realizing blockchain in real life is pursued in two directions: providing blockchain as an advanced ‘service infrastructure (SaaS)’ and distributing ‘own base services’ with a high user experience level. First, in terms of service infrastructure, we are building an environment where anyone can easily introduce digital asset trading and authentication functions. The core tool for this, the Sallt wallet, is currently operated in two versions. A ‘general-purpose version’ supporting the asset management of major mainnets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon, and an ‘expandable version’ creating a joint ecosystem with partners through the social mining function. Based on this, we provide various solutions that partners can immediately adopt, such as M2E (Move to Earn), R2E (Run to Earn), voucher and ticket distribution, and point-based e-commerce. Second, we are realizing total blockchain-based solutions through cooperation with major domestic and international institutions. Domestically, in cooperation with the National Delivery Rider Association, we plan to launch a unique app service in the first half of this year that integrates rider identity verification, customized welfare services, and an exclusive shopping mall. Furthermore, we are combining Symverse’s core strength, Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) technology, with smart city solutions, applying it to secure access control and solar power generation infrastructure management systems. Third, we are expanding our service territory with custom solutions tailored to the global market. We are providing wallet-based e-commerce systems and marketing incentive solutions tailored to the needs of local overseas companies, and are gradually expanding the service areas. In the long term, we see the integrated solution market, where wallets, commerce, and marketing are organically combined, growing explosively, and Symverse plans to preempt the standard infrastructure as a global leader in this market. 8. (Revenue Model) I am curious about how you are building a revenue structure (Business Model) for sustainable growth as a mainnet company.Beyond a simple token economy, Symverse Labs is building a stable and sustainable revenue structure based on the technological demands arising in actual industrial fields. Our revenue model largely consists of three axes. First is the infrastructure establishment and management revenue based on the Fractal Network. We install the Symverse chain and Fractal Network infrastructure for companies or institutions that want to build independent mainnets, and earn operational revenue in exchange for managing them. This is a stable, fixed revenue source generated through technical support services including blockchain node operation and maintenance. Second is the development and licensing revenue for industry-customized blockchain platforms (BaaS). Recently, the demand for developing and maintaining various platforms applied with blockchain infrastructure services is rapidly increasing. In particular, a data analysis and diagnosis service platform combining AI and blockchain is a revenue model unique to Symverse. We are preparing a stable revenue base by developing high value-added platforms in fields where data integrity and security are key, such as medical diagnostic systems. Third is service expansion and commission revenue through bundling solutions. In the long term, we are expanding bundling services that provide smart wallets, e-commerce systems, and marketing incentive solutions bundled into one. We also plan to generate user-based revenue through specialized application services such as deep learning-based precision diagnosis services. 9. (Integration with AI) Amidst the recent AI craze, how do you see blockchain complementing the limitations of AI (such as data reliability and control rights), and what is Symverse’s unique roadmap for AI integration?As AI becomes more advanced, it becomes important to secure the basis for decisions made by artificial intelligence and the transparency of its activities. Symverse Labs is pursuing the integration of blockchain and AI largely on two strategic axes. First is the establishment of an independent identity system and control environment for AI agents. From a blockchain perspective, autonomously operating AI agents are like ‘accounts’ with a single independent ID. Therefore, smart contracts and interfaces capable of authenticating and controlling their activities are essential. Symverse is building a service system that securely controls the network access and activities of AI agents utilizing its own Oracle Chain. Once these foundational technologies are secured, we plan to introduce a ‘dedicated blockchain for AI agents’ within the Fractal Network in the future to support secure data exchange and transactions between AIs. Second is the advanced enhancement of user experience and transaction automation through LLMs (Large Language Models). Symverse’s Sallt wallet has already introduced an LLM to its chat service, providing an innovative UX. Instead of complex operations, users can perform name service (SNS)-based remittances or transactions through everyday chatting. In other words, we have implemented ‘intelligent transaction automation’ where AI grasps the user’s intent and the blockchain safely executes it. In conclusion, blockchain will become a transparent recording device that solves the black box problem of AI. While continuously advancing AI-driven services using LLMs, Symverse will realize true digital self-sovereignty in the AI era by providing an infrastructure capable of preventing the forgery of data generated by AI and tracking its activity history. 10. (Message) What is CEO Choi Soo-hyuk’s unique ‘Keyword for 2026’ that you want to convey to the holders who have believed in and waited for Symverse’s growth, and to the subscribers of Blockchain Today?2026 will be a year of massive upheaval in all fields of economy and technology. In the digital asset market, the global settlement of stablecoins and Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization will take hold as the mainstream, and technologically, a new era will open where AI leads structural changes in employment and services, and quantum computing threatens existing security systems. Facing these massive waves, Symverse Labs has built up foundational physical strength more solidly than anyone else over the past few years. First, we respond with ‘prepared technology’. When everyone discusses the threat of quantum computers, Symverse has already preempted the standard of future security through our quantum-resistant (PQC) mainnet. In addition, we have secured a fundamental technological advantage by building a trust infrastructure where AI agents can operate safely on the blockchain. Second, we prove it with ‘profit and expansion’. 2026 is the year when the technological prowess we have accumulated combines with the real economy to blossom into a substantial profit platform. Symverse’s Fractal Network will operate in various industry sectors such as medical, finance, and smart city infrastructure, and you will physically experience the value of the ecosystem. Symverse’s philosophy lies in ‘Together (Sym)’ and ‘Interaction (Verse)’. Because of the support of the holders and subscribers who have waited for Symverse’s growth with unchanging faith all this time, we were able to continue innovating without wavering. 2026 will be the inaugural year where Symverse Labs leaps beyond being a simple mainnet developer to become the standard infrastructure that guarantees the trust of the global digital economy. So that your patience and support can turn into certainty and joy, I and all the executives and employees of Symverse Labs will open the path from the very forefront. https://www.blockchaintoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=61770
Q-Day is not simply a matter of ‘when’ it arrives, but an issue where the ‘survival’ of blockchain is at stake. Until now, the blockchain industry has competed around three axes: decentralization, security, and scalability. However, the recent discussions raised regarding quantum threats are emerging as a core variable that rewrites the survival conditions of the entire blockchain industry, going beyond a mere research topic on security. Blockchain is a system that proves assets and authority with digital signatures. If that signature cryptographic system is fundamentally shaken, the trust of the chain is also bound to be shaken. Now, beyond performance and ecosystem, a competition questioning the very possibility of blockchain’s existence has begun. The core of the problem lies in past data. It is easy to perceive Q-Day solely as a future transaction problem of quantum computer commercialization. However, the realistic danger starts with the public keys already accumulated on the chain. Bitcoin exposes public keys during the spending process, and Ethereum has a structure where public keys can be recovered from transaction signatures. The public key of an account where a transaction has occurred even once is virtually permanently exposed, and this is shared by all nodes. Since blockchain records cannot be deleted, already exposed public keys cannot be reversed. At this point, the quantum threat becomes a structural survival issue that threatens the fundamental security of the chain, rather than a simple issue of replacing cryptographic algorithms. Nevertheless, the industry still seems to be seeking reassurance through a ‘hybrid’ approach. Research and experiments are underway attempting a gradual transition by running ECDSA verification and quantum-resistant signature verification in parallel at the smart contract layer. However, the hybrid method is closer to a transitional mitigation strategy than a true survival structure. This is because while quantum-resistant ciphers can be added, they cannot change the very standard of the official cryptographic system officially recognized by the network. As long as the consensus rules still recognize ECDSA as an official signature, the post-Q-Day problem is highly likely to ultimately culminate in a redefinition at the protocol level. Furthermore, since the adoption of a hybrid approach is prone to being optional, it is difficult to guarantee standardization of the transition including wallets, exchanges, indexers, and audit systems. Even if a response appears to have been made on the surface, if the central rules are maintained, structural vulnerabilities will still remain. The case of BitcoinQ in the Bitcoin camp is a reference point that shows how highly difficult this transition is. The release of the Bitcoin Quantum (BitcoinQ) testnet, where Nasdaq-listed company BTQ replaces ECDSA with the quantum-resistant ML-DSA family based on the Bitcoin codebase, is certainly a meaningful attempt. However, this is closer to an experiment on a test network separated from the existing main chain. It is an approach that verifies its potential on a separate chain, rather than applying the cryptographic system while maintaining the assets and states of the existing main chain. While such experiments are also important, a more difficult challenge from the perspective of financial infrastructure is to find a way to transition while maintaining the existing Bitcoin ecosystem. The ‘quantum-resistant blockchain’ spoken of by Symverse Labs does not stop at simply “supporting quantum-resistant ciphers”. The core lies in changing the structure to accommodate multiple ciphers simultaneously by expanding the scope of what signatures the chain will recognize as official proofs of authority. A signature type (SigType) is included in the transaction, and nodes branch the verification algorithm according to this type. Through this, the consensus rules are expanded to accept not only existing ECDSA but also NIST standard post-quantum signatures (e.g., ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, FN-DSA, etc.) as ‘official signatures’ at the same level. A bigger difference is not simply “using a stronger signature,” but “what is permanently left” on the ledger. Post-quantum signatures can become very large in size, and if the original signatures are recorded as is, the burden on propagation and storage structurally increases. In the transaction approval stage, Symverse goes through the process of identifying the signature type → verifying by algorithm → confirming authority → reflecting state to finalize the transaction and then limits what consensus permanently records to a fixed-size summarized value of the ‘verification passed’ result, rather than the original signature. Because blocks collect these summaries and commit them bound into a single root value, it can reduce the path where consensus records continuously bloat in proportion to the signature size, regardless of which quantum-resistant signature is adopted. Ultimately, Symverse’s approach is not a simple “addition of one algorithm,” but a structural design that minimizes the burden the blockchain will bear in a result-oriented manner while accepting multiple standard ciphers as an official authority system. It is clear that a hard fork is necessary for the introduction of a quantum-resistant cryptographic system. However, while Symverse’s implementation of quantum resistance takes the form of a hard fork, it does not aim for chain separation. It is designed so that the same chain continuously operates with expanded rules through a network upgrade while fully maintaining the existing states, assets, and address systems. It is an approach that redefines the authority proof rules while maintaining continuity by simultaneously accommodating the existing cryptographic system and the quantum-resistant cryptographic system. The method of simply moving to a new chain premises a disconnection from past data, but this may be far from a fundamental problem resolution. From this perspective, the implementation of a quantum-resistant blockchain premised on continuity is interpreted as Symverse’s independent technological achievement and strategic choice. Here, the axis of competition becomes clear. Future blockchain competition moves from who is faster to who can survive longer. Core indicators will be whether it is designed so that the cryptographic system does not collapse even after Q-Day, whether it can maintain consistent signature standards at the network level, and whether it can provide long-term predictability in the audit and regulatory environments demanded by financial infrastructure. A structure strongly coupled to a single signature standard has very high transition costs and social consensus burdens. On the other hand, a multi-cipher acceptance structure is closer to a true survival strategy in that it includes changes in the cryptographic environment as a design variable. Ultimately, this discussion culminates in technological sovereignty. The cryptographic system is like the backbone of a blockchain. The capability to independently design, implement, and deploy this is a redesign of the blockchain that goes beyond simple functional development. In the future, as stablecoins are incorporated into the institutional financial system, the authority proof structure becomes a very important strategic asset. This is also the reason why we cannot rely solely on the schedules and governance of external chains. Technological sovereignty is not a declaration but originates from the ability to design an independent blockchain and implement it. The quantum threat has triggered a survival race in the blockchain industry. Now the question is not whether PQC is supported. The key is whether the cryptographic system officially recognized by the chain remains a single ECDSA, or whether it expands to a multi-cipher acceptance structure, and whether it is designed to endure even after Q-Day. In response to this question, Symverse Labs’ quantum-resistant blockchain redefines the standards of cryptographic system design and presents a clear answer through actual implementation. Symverse Labs is currently concluding testnet validation and plans to officially upgrade the existing mainnet to a quantum-resistant mainnet during the first half of 2026. The company defines this upgrade not simply as a security enhancement, but as a grand transition of the blockchain that secures structural independence and autonomy unshaken even by changes in the technological environment. In that it formalizes at the mainnet level an attempt to expand the official signature standard into a multi-cipher acceptance structure while maintaining existing assets and states, Symverse Labs presents this as a practice of technological sovereignty. In addition, it is their stance to clearly prove the value of Symverse as the crystallization of self-sovereignty that is not swayed by changes. https://www.blockchaintoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=61802
We are incredibly excited to announce that SYMM, the native coin of the SymVerse mainnet, is heading to MEXC Global! Taking this step is a massive milestone for us as we continue to grow our ecosystem and solidify our technological independence. Very soon, you will be able to trade SYMM on one of the world’s most trusted exchanges, enjoying a top-tier, transparent, and secure trading environment. Deposit : OpenedSYMM/USDT Trading in Innovation Zone: Mar 7, 2026, 10:00 (UTC)Withdrawal: Mar 8, 2026, 10:00 (UTC)https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/first-in-market-17827791534050SYMM/USDT Trading URL : https://www.mexc.com/exchange/SYMM_USDT Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Stay tuned for more updates!SymVerse Foundation https://www.symverse.org/
Realizing true decentralization with a ‘Self-contained’ structure that breaks away from external network dependencyPQC-based 10-byte identifier… 2x efficiency compared to existing systems, securing security for the quantum eraFirst transaction successful in December 2025; ‘Self-sovereignty’ philosophy directly projected onto the address system SymVerse Labs, a company specializing in blockchain mainnets, has unveiled ‘SymID,’ a next-generation identifier standard that internalizes independent sovereignty within the address structure itself. This is evaluated as a core technology that realizes true decentralization by directly implementing ‘digital sovereignty’ — the intrinsic value of blockchain — into the address system. A Decentralized Identifier (DID) refers to an independent sovereign identifier capable of identifying digital subjects online and offline without centralized institutions. The key is to verify identity like a fingerprint but without including personal information. Identifiers in the existing blockchain ecosystem had the limitation of being dependent on specific network environments. According to the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) DID standard, Ethereum-based DIDs required specifying different Chain IDs for each network (Mainnet, Ropsten, etc.) to be identifiable. In contrast, SymVerse’s SymID adopts a ‘Self-contained’ structure that integrates the Version, Issuer ID (CA ID), and Public Key Hash within the address. This allows the address itself to prove global uniqueness without separate external settings or system assistance. This technical self-reliance serves as the foundation for a ‘Self-Sovereign Identity Authentication System’ where users fully control their identity without being bound by the rules of a specific network. This move by SymVerse Labs aligns with the direction recently declared by Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin. Buterin recently stated that “2026 will be the year of digital self-sovereignty recovery,” emphasizing individual rights not dependent on giant platforms or specific networks. By preemptively implementing this at the address system level, SymVerse has secured an advantageous position in the global Web 3.0 standard competition. SymID maximizes data efficiency through an ultra-slim structure of 10 Bytes. This is half the size of existing address systems like Ethereum (20 Bytes). Assuming a 1,000 TPS environment, this results in saving approximately 20 KB of data transmission and storage capacity per second. Such an efficient data structure goes beyond simple cost reduction; it enhances network scalability and allows more subjects to participate in the ecosystem without barriers, thereby spreading the democratic values of blockchain. In December 2025, SymVerse Labs proved its next-generation security capabilities by successfully executing the first transaction on its testnet using SymID applied with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms. In particular, through a Dual Cryptography system implemented at the blockchain core level, it maintains compatibility with existing blockchains while securing fast processing performance of over 3,000 transactions per second. This signifies the construction of a powerful technical shield capable of protecting users’ digital sovereignty from future quantum computer attacks. Choi Soo-hyuk, CEO of SymVerse Labs, stated, “SymID is the ‘crystallization of self-sovereignty’ that goes beyond a simple identification system to grant independence and autonomy that does not waver amidst technological environmental changes.” He added, “We will lead the mass adoption of Web 3.0, returning complete sovereignty to individuals even in the quantum computing era through a universal identifier standard that breaks down network boundaries.” https://www.blockchaintoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=61070
Amid concerns over the limitations of existing public-key cryptography due to advancements in quantum computing, Bitcoin and Ethereum are discussing gradual or hybrid transitions. In contrast, SymVerse has begun practical preparation by implementing “Dual Cryptography,” which natively supports both ECDSA and PQC at the mainnet level. #SymVerse #Bitcoin #Ethereum #QuantumComputing #BlockchainSecurity #PQC Warnings are mounting that the rapid development of quantum computing technology could threaten the security systems of existing blockchain networks in the long term. Quantum computers are evaluated as having the potential to theoretically neutralize ECDSA and RSA-based public-key cryptography — currently used as standards — through methods like Shor’s algorithm. Consequently, discussions on countermeasures are intensifying, centering on major public blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are reviewing gradual or hybrid transition plans while maintaining their existing structures, SymVerse is garnering attention as a realistic alternative for quantum-resistant blockchains through a mainnet that implements a native Dual Cryptography system supporting both ECDSA and PQC simultaneously. Bitcoin (BTC) maintains an approach that prioritizes network stability and existing security philosophies, showing a cautious attitude toward adopting quantum-resistant cryptography. The direction most widely discussed currently is a hybrid method that runs existing ECDSA address systems alongside future PQC-based addresses; related proposals like BIP-360 are representative of this. This method has the advantage of enabling a gradual transition to a quantum-resistant signature system in the long term while maintaining past transaction history and network reliability. However, it is pointed out that this stage requires broad community consensus due to issues such as migrating hundreds of millions of existing wallets, the possibility of chain splits, and risks during the consensus process. Ethereum (ETH) is showing a relatively more active stance on discussing the introduction of quantum-resistant cryptography based on its more flexible account and signature structures. Core developers, including Vitalik Buterin, have publicly mentioned the necessity of transitioning to PQC within a few years, and EIPs proposing structures that allow the network to recognize and use multiple signature algorithms simultaneously are under discussion. This approach is evaluated as a direction that seeks to enhance security without a network-wide hard fork by allowing account owners to select PQC signature methods. However, analysis suggests that since Ethereum’s core design is also deeply anchored in ECDSA-based account structures, a complete transition to quantum resistance entails technical difficulties as well as burdens in terms of governance and consensus. While both Bitcoin and Ethereum remain in the stage of discussing gradual or transitional responses, SymVerse presents a differentiated strategy by already operating a native mainnet premised on quantum resistance. SymVerse has implemented a Dual Cryptography system supporting both ECDSA and PQC at the blockchain core level, taking an approach different from simply appending PQC to an existing system. SymVerse’s Dual Cryptography structure is distinct from what is commonly referred to as “hybrid.” If the hybrid method is a transitional structure running existing and new address systems in parallel, SymVerse’s Dual Cryptography is designed so that both cryptographic systems branch directly within the execution path from the blockchain native code and are reflected simultaneously in the verification and consensus processes. This differentiates itself by being a structure where the blockchain itself adapts to changes in the security environment, rather than relying on a single cryptographic algorithm. While other projects advocating quantum-resistant cryptography exist, most are evaluated as being limited to single PQC applications, remaining in experimental stages, or suffering from performance degradation issues. Considering these limitations, SymVerse is designed to minimize the processing speed reduction that generally occurs with PQC application while maintaining a processing performance of over 3,000 TPS and compatibility with existing blockchains. This is explained as a design result aimed at satisfying both quantum-resistant security and real-world usage performance. Experts are noting the possibility that the Dual Cryptography structure could establish itself as a long-term standard architecture across the Web3 infrastructure. In particular, analyses suggest that for national and financial infrastructure domains requiring data integrity and security maintenance for at least 10 to 30 years — such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), electronic signatures, financial messaging, and administrative records — a Dual Cryptography-based blockchain could be a more realistic option than a single cryptographic system. Choi Soo-hyuk, CEO of SymVerse Labs, stated, “The Dual Cryptography system is not merely a technology using two cryptographic algorithms, but the very method by which a blockchain adapts to a changing security environment.” He added, “Web3 must move away from structures dependent on a single cryptography, and SymVerse Labs is presenting an infrastructure that has implemented this transition on an actual mainnet.” SymVerse Labs is a company developing next-generation blockchain infrastructure capable of operating stably even in the quantum computing era. Through the world’s first Dual Cryptography mainnet and a full-stack PQC native structure, it aims to be a future-oriented blockchain possessing long-term security, scalability, and real-world performance. https://www.tokenpost.kr/news/general/321384
Greetings, ProBit Global has announced that all of its services will officially terminate as of February 26, 2026. Accordingly, we strongly urge all holders possessing SYMM coins on the ProBit Global exchange to immediately move (withdraw) their assets to their personal wallet (SALLT) or another exchange to protect their assets. Please refer to the termination schedule and important notes below. 1. Key Service Termination Schedule (KST)Spot Trading Ends: January 28, 2026 (Wed) 09:00Withdrawal Service Ends: February 26, 2026 (Thu) 09:00Note: After this time, withdrawals may become impossible or subject to separate administrative fees, and asset retrieval may be difficult. 2. Important NotesAs the deadline approaches, a surge in withdrawal requests may cause processing delays. Please proceed with the withdrawal immediately upon checking this notice.Please verify once again that the address is correct when entering the withdrawal address.We ask that you complete the transfer measures within the deadline to protect your valuable assets. Thank you. SymVerse Foundation https://www.probit.com/en-us/hc/1000000438246
Successful First Transaction on Testnet… “Overturning the Myth that PQC is Slow with Technology” — Successfully Transitioned to Quantum-Resistant Mainnet While Maintaining Existing Structure SymVerse Labs, a next-generation blockchain infrastructure company, announced that it has successfully processed the first transaction on its Quantum-Resistant testnet, marking the successful implementation of the world’s first native code-based “Dual Cryptography Blockchain Mainnet.” In the case of Abelian, known as a representative PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography) blockchain, its Proof of Work (PoW) method results in very slow block generation speeds, making it less effective for financial transactions or stablecoins. The recently introduced QDay is the world’s first quantum-resistant EVM-compatible layer, enabling Ethereum-based smart contracts to run in a quantum-secure environment; however, it has the limitation of being a Layer 2 solution. Additionally, QRL (Quantum Resistant Ledger) is a native PQC blockchain that does not use EVM. However, due to the inconvenience of having to verify the usage count of encryption keys, it is considered more suitable for small-scale enterprise versions rather than blockchains requiring large-scale transactions. In contrast, SymVerse Labs’ mainnet is designed with a Distributed ID-based structure. From the initial design stage approximately 8 years ago, it applied an extended structure that separates some bits of the 10-byte ID into a version area. This allows for the selective use of ID versions 0 and 1. In this testnet, this structure was expanded so that if an ID starts with 0x0, the existing mainnet operates, and if it starts with 0x4, the quantum-resistant mainnet operates. This structure enables a gradual transition (Quantum Migration) to a quantum-resistant mainnet while maintaining compatibility with the existing account system. It is evaluated as a unique case that presents a practical solution to the “quantum transition problem” faced by existing blockchains while simultaneously providing real-world performance suitable for various sectors. Meanwhile, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently pointed out the structural limitations PQC imposes on blockchain performance in a public statement, noting, “Post-quantum cryptography generally makes blockchain processing speeds 10 times slower, increases proof sizes by 10 times, and lowers overall efficiency by more than 10 times.” However, Dr. Hyuk-Jun Ko, Head of Development at SymVerse Labs, refuted this claim, stating: “SymVerse achieved faster transaction processing speeds after applying PQC compared to the existing ECDSA-based structure. We also maintained the proof size without change by utilizing a HASH-based structure, and actually maximized overall system efficiency.” In fact, the SymVerse Quantum-Resistant Testnet recorded over 3,000 transactions per second (TPS), which is evaluated as a case that technically overturns the conventional wisdom that PQC application leads to performance degradation. The SymVerse Quantum-Resistant Blockchain is the world’s first full-stack PQC-Native blockchain operating on a Proof of Stake (PoS) basis. It applies National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard PQC algorithms to all layers, including accounts, signatures, communication, consensus, and transactions. Based on these technical achievements — which simultaneously provide complete blocking of quantum attacks, data integrity for 10–30 years, and real-world performance suitable for next-generation Web3, financial, and public systems — SymVerse plans to officially upgrade the existing SymVerse Mainnet to the Quantum-Resistant Mainnet within the first half of next year. https://www.tokenpost.kr/news/general/319512
The SymVerse Foundation is pleased to announce that SYMM, the native coin of the SymVerse mainnet, will be listed on the global cryptocurrency exchange BitMart. This listing marks a significant milestone in SymVerse's technical independence and ecosystem expansion, enabling users to trade SYMM coins in a safer and more transparent environment. About BitMart BitMart is a premier global digital asset trading platform with millions of users worldwide.Discovery and listing of high-quality projectsRobust security systems and high liquidityUser-friendly interface and real-time customer supportBitMart provides an optimal cryptocurrency trading experience to users around the globe, built on a foundation of reliability and innovative services. Listing DetailsListing Coin: SYMM (SymVerse Mainnet Coin)Exchange: BitMartTrading Pair: SYMM/USDTTrading Zone: L1L2 Listing Schedule (UTC)Deposit: Already OpenedTrading: December 19, 2025 at 03:00 AM UTCWithdrawal: December 20, 2025 at 03:00 AM UTC Please Note This listing is for the SymVerse Mainnet SYMM coin, not the ERC-20 SYM token. The swap from ERC-20 to SYMM is being conducted separately through the SymVerse Foundation's token swap program. Further details regarding the swap can be found in our official whitepaper or token swap guide. Thank you.SymVerse Foundation https://www.symverse.org/
▶ Implementing the World’s First Full-Stack Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Blockchain… Leading Next-Generation Security Infrastructure ▶ Recognized for contributions to the digital industrial ecosystem, including blockchain commercialization, Web3, AI, medical, and financial expansion Choi Soo-hyuk, CEO of SymVerse Labs, has been honored by being selected as a ‘Figure of Good Influence Campaign.’ It was announced on the 18th that CEO Choi Soo-hyuk was selected for the ‘Good Influence Campaign Figure,’ jointly hosted and organized by the Person Knowledge Guide Journal Weekly People and the New Intellectual Social Forum, and sponsored by the Korea Economic Collaboration Association.Regarding the background of the selection, a campaign official stated, "CEO Choi is a legendary figure who has led the development of domestic ICT and blockchain industries. He is highly credited for preemptively responding to security risks of the future digital society by implementing the world's first blockchain infrastructure applying a full Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) system." Implementing the World's First Full-Stack Quantum-Resistant Blockchain… Preemptive Response to Future ThreatsAmid growing concerns that the ECDSA and RSA encryption systems used in existing blockchains could be rendered powerless by the advent of next-generation quantum computers, SymVerse Labs has unveiled the world's first full-stack quantum-resistant blockchain Layer 1 infrastructure. This infrastructure applies NIST-standard PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography) algorithms across all layers, including accounts, signatures, communications, consensus, and transactions. It is garnering attention as a next-generation blockchain model capable of operating safely even in the quantum threat environment expected to arrive in 10 to 20 years. This technology includes: ▲PQC-based account and signature systems (ML-DSA) ▲PQC encrypted P2P networks (ML-KEM) ▲PQC consensus structures (PBFT/IBFT) ▲Dedicated transaction and wallet structures, and ▲High-performance PQC engines processing 1,000–3,000 TPS. It is evaluated as having secured both security and performance simultaneously. While existing blockchains (ECDSA/RSA) are vulnerable to Shor and Grover algorithms and face limitations such as potential communication encryption leaks, risks of ECDSA private key theft, and vulnerabilities in long-term data storage, the SymVerse PQC blockchain possesses differentiated technical features. These include ▲Complete blocking of quantum attacks ▲Full-section PQC encryption ▲PQC signature-based account and wallet structures, and ▲Guarantee of long-term data integrity for 10–30 years. Previously, CEO Choi felt the limitations of slow processing speeds and low user accessibility in existing technologies during his blockchain research. He embarked on developing the SymVerse Mainnet with the goal of creating a "blockchain practically usable in daily life." As a result, he presented a new standard for blockchain commercialization by implementing world-first multi-blockchain separation technology along with block generation and transaction confirmation speeds in the 1-second range. Based on this technical prowess, SymVerse Labs has built various blockchain solutions, including the mainnet, decentralized wallets, DID (Decentralized Identity), and a smart contract integrated development environment (IDE). Furthermore, the company has officially recognized its technical competitiveness by passing TTA performance tests under the Ministry of Science and ICT, obtaining the industry's first GS Certification Grade 1 for a blockchain wallet, and winning the Grand Prize in the Mainnet category at the MARVELS Awards. SymVerse Labs is grafting blockchain technology onto the Web3 environment to expand into content, NFTs, wallets, and financial platforms, while also broadening its scope to AI-combined medical diagnostic platforms, finance, distribution, public sectors, and defense. Notably, in the medical AI field, the company is developing an AI-based application for cervical cancer diagnosis and is pushing forward with projects targeting the global market. CEO Choi emphasized, "Blockchain is not a technology for short-term profit, but an infrastructure that builds a long-term ecosystem. The experience and technology accumulated in the process of creating a sustainable structure are more important than immediate profits." Contributing to the Creation of a Digital Industrial Ecosystem… Focus on Industrial Development Based on Organizational CultureCEO Choi has also been conducting consulting activities to solve difficulties for companies and industries based on the experience he has accumulated in the industrial field for over 30 years. In addition, he is evaluated as practicing technology-centered yet people-oriented organizational management by establishing a corporate culture that fully shares information and tasks based on an Agile organizational culture. CEO Choi emphasized to the youth who will lead the future society that "persistent focus on one field and the accumulation of expertise are paramount," highlighting choices from a long-term career perspective rather than short-term achievements. Furthermore, having elevated blockchain from a simple technology or industrial trend to a core infrastructure supporting the stability and trust of future society, he stated, "We will continue to contribute to preemptive technological innovation and the creation of a digital industrial ecosystem in preparation for the quantum era." Attention is focused on the next steps of CEO Choi Soo-hyuk and SymVerse Labs, and whether blockchain technology born in Korea can establish itself as a new standard for future security infrastructure in the global market. (Photo provided by SymVerse Labs) Profile* Current CEO of SymVerse Labs* Former President of the Korea Blockchain Startup Association* Former Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Information Security, Korea University* Former Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Culture Technology, KAIST* Former Advisor, Arthur D. Little* Former Senior Research Fellow / Inaugural Head of Information and Communication Industry Team, Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI)* Ph.D. in Economics (Industrial Organization/Game Theory) from Northwestern University, USA SymVerse* 2023 Top Awards Korean Figure Grand Prize* 2022 Grand Prize in Leading Company of Korea’s 4th Industrial Revolution* 2022 Grand Prize in Mainnet Category at MARVELS Awards* 2019 Grand Prize at the 3rd Seoul Innovation Challenge* 2019 Grand Prize for Sustainable Innovation Leader of Korea* Holds multiple blockchain-related patents* Passed the TTA performance test by the Ministry of Science and ICT* Obtained GS Certification Grade 1 for a blockchain wallet, the first in the industry* Launched a total blockchain solution [Mainnet (Fractal / Virtual), Custom Blockchain Wallet, DID Solution, Integrated Token Management Platform (BBP), Smart Contract Integrated Development Environment (SymPose IDE), DApp Service Consulting] https://www.weeklypeople.net/view.do?seq=22776
Chairman Park Bong-kyu of the Korea CEO Summit announced that he hosted the ‘14th Convergence of City Culture Conference (CICON ASEAN5 2025)’ and various cultural events from Tuesday, October 21st, to Friday, October 24th, at the Vinpearl Hotel, Landmark81, and Today TV in Ho Chi Minh City. The large-scale international event was hosted by the Korea CEO Summit (Korea), the CICON Organizing Committee, and the Young Business Association (YBA) (Vietnam). It was organized by Quynh Paris (Vietnam), Today TV, Vietmission, and kw Vietnam, and sponsored by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Korea), the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy, the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy, Busan Metropolitan City, Sarang Nanum Welfare Foundation, the Asia Art Phiard Committee (AAC), the Vietnam Association for Corporate Culture (VNABC) (Vietnam), and VTV, among others. The Korean delegation to this international conference included: Park Bong-kyu (Chairman of the Korea CEO Summit and Founder of CICON), Jang Tae-pyong (Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy, former Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), Joo Young-sup (Distinguished Professor at Seoul National University, former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration), Pastor Shin Hyun-ok (Chairperson of Sarang Nanum Welfare Foundation), Kwon Tae-han (Acting Consul General of Korea in Ho Chi Minh City), Kim Jin-yong (7th Commissioner of Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority), Shin Chang-seok (KBS TV Drama Director), Lee Kwang-su (World President of the International Association of Art (IAA)), Lee Young-jun (AAC Planning Committee Chair), Lee Jae-sik (AAC Vice Chairman), Choi Soo-hyuk (CEO of SymVerse Labs), Sohn Jong-hyun (President of the National Cooperative Council), Kwon Ki-ryong (Chairman of the Global FinTech Industry Promotion Center), Go Tae-wook (CEO of K-SMART), Namgung Sook (CEO of Genie Media), and Lee Young-ok (CEO of Jinju Shell). Attendees from Vietnam and ASEAN countries, totaling approximately 800 people, included: Nguyen Quynh Nhu (Chairperson of Quynh Paris, co-organizer), Mac Quoc Anh (Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Corporate Culture (VNABC)), Truong Ly Hoang Phi (Vice President of YBA and President of IBP), Lam Chi Thien (Chairman of IMC Group and Today TV), Le Van Minh (Chairman of Nam Song Tien Group), Doan Huu Thuan (Chairman of HODECO Group), Firdauz Othman (Consul General of Malaysia in Ho Chi Minh City), Phonesy Baounmixay (Consul General of Laos in Ho Chi Minh City), Chavis Chauychoo (Chairman of Viet Son Group, Thailand), Nguyen Quoc Bao (Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Club (VREC)), Tran Dinh Tung (Chairman of the Vietnam Society of Civil Engineers (VSCE)), Ng Truong Son (President of the Vietnam Advertising Association (VAA)), Ng Thuy Le Thuy (Miss Universe Vietnam Tourism Ambassador), Steve Bui (Chairman of Delta E&C), Le Thi Minh Hoa (Chairwoman of IWEC), and Kevin Tran (CEO of Phuoc Loc). ■ CEO Choi Soo-hyuk of SymVerse Labs Keynotes at ‘CICON ASEAN5 2025’ AI Session, Attended by Key Figures from Korea, Vietnam, and ASEAN The Korea CEO Summit (Chairman Park Bong-kyu) and the CICON Organizing Committee, in collaboration with the Young Business Association (YBA) of Vietnam, grandly hosted the ‘CICON ASEAN5 2025’ Opening Ceremony on the morning of Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Grand Ballroom of the Vinpearl Hotel, Landmark81, Ho Chi Minh City, with major participants from Korea, Vietnam, and ASEAN countries in attendance. The AI and Blockchain Conference followed on the second day. The opening ceremony proceeded in the following order: (1) Group photo session for major speakers and participants, (2) Vietnamese Ao Dai traditional performance, (3) Opening address by Park Bong-kyu (Chairman of the Korea CEO Summit and Founder of CICON), (4) Congratulatory address by Park Heong-joon (Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City), (5) Keynote speech by Truong Ly Hoang Phi (Vice President of YBA and President of IBP), (6) Keynote speech by Jang Tae-pyong (Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy, former Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), (7) Keynote speech by Pastor Shin Hyun-ok (Senior Pastor of Zion World Mission Church and Chairperson of Sarang Nanum Welfare Foundation), and (8) Keynote speech by Mac Quoc Anh (Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Corporate Culture (VNABC)). The second day, October 23rd, featured the AI and Blockchain session. Keynote speakers included Joo Young-sup (Distinguished Professor at Seoul National University, former Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration), Tahir Mahmood (Founder and CEO of KRNL Labs), Choi Soo-hyuk (CEO of SymVerse Labs), and Lee Ji-hoon (Head of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange Headquarters).Choi Soo-hyuk, CEO of SymVerse Labs, received a standing ovation for his keynote address on the topic, “The Functions and Roles of the New Future Blockchain.”SymVerse Labs (CEO Choi Soo-hyuk), established in 2018, is a promising company that has since developed the world’s only quantum-resistant blockchain operating with decentralized IDs (DIDs). https://www.fntoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=366836