Slovakia is shaping the future of cybersecurity. Decent Cybersecurity, a tech firm founded in 2019 and operating across five European countries, has announced the development of the world’s smallest post-quantum security chips, aptly named Trailblazer. These chips are not just compact; they’re revolutionary.
While many still prepare for the quantum future, Decent Cybersecurity is already building its foundations. Trailblazer will be the first 2-nanometer application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designed to resist the computing power of next-generation quantum computers. With over 50 million transistors fitting on the head of a coin, these tiny chips will pack unmatched cryptographic power. In a world where quantum machines could crack today’s passwords in seconds, Trailblazer acts as an impenetrable vault.
“We’re designing technology that even quantum computers can’t break,” says Matej Michalko, CEO of Decent Cybersecurity. “Our post-quantum security chips are engineered to withstand threats that don’t yet exist, ensuring future-proof protection for vital systems.”
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What makes this development even more impressive is where it comes from — a company headquartered in Piešťany, Slovakia. They’ve earned NATO and EU’s highest security certifications, and their innovation is turning heads across continents. Decent Cybersecurity is ready to challenge giants like Intel and Samsung.
At Japan’s largest defense exhibition, Decent Cybersecurity stood out as the only Slovak company among nearly 300 global exhibitors. Their presence marked the start of serious discussions with Japanese semiconductor Rapidus. Backed by a $5.4 billion investment from the Japanese government, Rapidus could soon help manufacture these specialized ASICs in cutting-edge facilities.
But Trailblazer is more than a high-tech prototype. These chips are set to secure everything from military communications and satellites to banking systems, power grids, and everyday digital devices. As quantum computing begins to disrupt industries — from artificial intelligence to medicine — Decent Cybersecurity is leading the charge in protecting our digital future.
This is a Slovak success story and a technological milestone that shows how vision, agility, and security know-how can come from any corner of the world. And in this case, it’s a corner that’s punching well above its weight.
