Quantum Blockchain Technologies CEO on US patent update, strategy & next steps

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the implications of a recent US Patent Office ruling related to its AIS Ultra Boost technology and outlined the company’s next steps in the patent process. Gardin clarified that what may appear as a “final rejection” is in fact a standard procedural step, noting that “between 30 and 50% [of applications] are granted or approved” after such outcomes. QBT now plans to respond within the required two to three-month window following internal discussions and engagement with the examiner. The interview also covered the European Patent Office publication of its Message Schedule Arrays application, which Gardin described as a routine step confirming the patent is now officially pending across multiple jurisdictions. Gardin detailed the company’s broader patent strategy, focusing on hardware-based innovations in Bitcoin mining. He highlighted a novel “memory-assisted” SHA-256 hashing approach, explaining that the technology introduces pre-computed data storage within ASIC chips — a departure from conventional designs where data is not retained. This approach, he said, represents “a totally new and innovative” method while also protecting key proprietary elements. Additionally, Gardin discussed the recent installation of a mining rig at the University of Milan, noting that images were obscured due to confidentiality agreements with the ASIC manufacturer. For more insights, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #QuantumBlockchain #QBT #BitcoinMining #ASIC #BlockchainTechnology #CryptoInnovation #PatentUpdate #USPTO #CryptoMining #SHA256 #Fintech #TechInnovation #EuropeanPatent #CryptoNews #Blockchain