Quantum Blockchain Technologies wins US patent for bitcoin mining technology

Quantum Blockchain Technologies has been granted US Patent No. 12,756,574 for its ASIC Ultra Boost technology, which pertains to message scheduling for SHA-256 cryptographic hashing. The patent, issued on October 6, 2026, offers protection until mid-January 2043. Post-synthesis analysis indicated a 2.42% reduction in silicon-area for the SHA-256 message scheduler, potentially leading to efficiency improvements in mining chips. The company is exploring licensing or commercial agreements with ASIC manufacturers for the US market.