WISeKey to Launch SEALCOIN’s Space-Based, Quantum-Resistant Crypto Transactions at Davos 2026
Geneva, Switzerland – January 21, 2026 — WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a global leader in cybersecurity, blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, announced today that it will unveil groundbreaking advancements in space-based, quantum-resistant crypto transactions during the Davos 2026 event on January 21. The company will showcase this innovation in cooperation with its subsidiaries SEALCOIN and WISeSat.Space.
Pioneering Crypto Transactions Beyond Earth’s Surface
The upcoming demonstration builds upon WISeKey’s existing capabilities in satellite-based transaction execution. Leveraging WISeSat’s operational low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, the SEALCOIN platform introduces a novel infrastructure for secure blockchain transactions carried out and enforced directly via space-based systems rather than relying solely on terrestrial networks.
WISeSat satellites are equipped with hardware-rooted trust mechanisms and post-quantum cryptography, allowing them to securely store data, validate transaction outcomes, enforce access controls, and deliver encrypted payloads to authenticated devices on the ground. This evolution transforms satellites from passive communication relays into active participants in the digital economy.
Quantum-Resistant Signatures Generated in Orbit
A highlight of the unveiling will be the introduction of quantum-resistant cryptographic signatures produced onboard satellites, a world-first achievement. This capability integrates post-quantum algorithms at the hardware level, enabling satellites to sign transactions and data securely in space.
This advancement addresses critical long-term security challenges such as "harvest-now-decrypt-later" attacks, ensuring that these space-based systems remain secure for extended periods without requiring cryptographic retrofits. It also extends WISeKey’s pioneering space-based blockchain execution infrastructure into the emerging post-quantum security domain.
Enabling the Machine Economy Across Earth and Space
SEALCOIN is uniquely designed to support the machine economy by enabling autonomous devices, AI agents, and IoT systems to authenticate, coordinate, and exchange value securely. The platform integrates:
- Certified semiconductor security
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based digital identities
- Distributed ledger technology for settlement
- Post-quantum-ready cryptographic foundations
This comprehensive architecture allows seamless value exchange across diverse environments, including space, without dependence on centralized intermediaries.
Introducing the QAIT Token
The native utility token, QAIT, will serve as the primary payment and authentication instrument within the SEALCOIN network. It enables machines to execute transactions and coordinate economic activities securely across terrestrial and space-based platforms.
WISeKey has planned the QAIT Token Generation Event (TGE) in the first quarter of 2026. The token launch will be supported by listings on major tier-one exchanges, aligning token availability with the rollout of operational space-based transaction services.
Strong Enterprise Adoption Driving Real-World Demand
SEALCOIN is built on a foundation of established relationships with industrial and institutional clients already using WISeKey’s semiconductor, digital identity, IoT, and space infrastructure solutions. As these customers adopt SEALCOIN-enabled services for device authentication, data exchange, and space-to-ground transactions, the utility of QAIT will be driven by actual service consumption, linking token demand directly to operational usage rather than speculative trading.
A New Narrative in Infrastructure at Davos 2026
WISeKey’s presentation at Davos will emphasize a structural shift in global technology linking semiconductors, quantum-resistant security, and space infrastructure. SEALCOIN represents a new class of resilient, sovereign crypto infrastructure engineered for autonomous execution across both Earth-based and orbital environments.
About WISeKey and Its Subsidiaries
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN; NASDAQ: WKEY), headquartered in Switzerland, specializes in cybersecurity and integrated digital identity solutions for the IoT ecosystem. Its operational subsidiaries include:
- SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), focusing on semiconductors and post-quantum security technologies;
- WISeKey SA, specializing in secure hardware-rooted trust and PKI for IoT, blockchain, and AI applications;
- WISeSat AG, managing space infrastructure for secure satellite communications;
- WISe.ART Corp, dedicated to blockchain-based secure NFT transactions;
- SEALCOIN AG, developing the decentralized SEALCOIN machine-economy platform.
Combined, these entities support WISeKey’s mission to secure digital identity and the Internet of Everything with more than 1.6 billion microchips deployed worldwide.
For more information on WISeKey’s technologies and strategic initiatives, visit www.wisekey.com.
Disclaimer: This announcement contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially. WISeKey does not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
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