NaoX Protocol

NaoX Protocol (formerly Naoris Protocol) is a decentralized security network focused on post-quantum cryptography. Its core business is a "Sub-Zero Layer" that sits beneath existing L0-L2 blockchains, using a dPoSec (delegated Proof of Security) consensus where every connected device becomes a validator node. The network implements NIST-standard Dilithium-5 signatures and provides chain-agnostic protection without requiring underlying chains to upgrade.

The main market pain point is the future threat of quantum computers breaking current elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which secures most crypto assets today. NaoX solves this by making post-quantum signatures the default standard, while also addressing centralized security flaws through distributed, continuous verification rather than point-in-time audits.

In the past six months (Feb-Aug 2026), the project rebranded from Naoris to NaoX in July. However, its official website shows contradictions: one section claims mainnet is live, while another says staking "will arrive as the protocol moves toward mainnet," and headline statistics are labeled as testnet data. The tradable NAORIS token exists as a contract on mature chains (e.g., Ethereum, BNB Chain), with spot liquidity concentrated on mid-tier exchanges rather than top-tier venues. No third-party verification exists for claimed metrics like 100M+ transactions or 1M+ nodes. The project's own FAQ states staking is not yet live, and no usable block explorer was found to confirm mainnet activity.