Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) is edging closer to securing a commercial breakthrough for its AI-based crypto mining optimisation solutions. The UK-listed company confirmed this week that it is in advanced negotiations with two firms to roll out its proprietary algorithms—Methods A and B—on aftermarket control boards used in crypto mining rigs, with a deal likely to be finalized after summer.
One of the companies involved, whose name remains undisclosed, already runs thousands of mining machines using custom control boards, making it a high-impact partner in Quantum Blockchain’s commercialization efforts.
AI Methods A and B Set for Deployment
The discussions mark a significant step toward monetising Quantum Blockchain’s research. CEO Francesco Gardin told Proactive that the company has already completed the technical groundwork in its lab, successfully adapting its AI methods at the software level to enhance mining performance.
“These boards can either communicate with our servers or operate independently using the installed algorithms,” Gardin explained. “We’re now focused on finalizing commercial terms to bring this technology to real-world mining operations.”
Quantum’s methods work as an overlay on top of existing physical optimizations achieved by replacing factory-installed control boards. The integration, Gardin said, does not require extensive hardware changes and is highly scalable.
Tangible Gains in Hashing Power
Although the performance improvements may seem modest at first glance, the economic benefits are far from trivial.
Method A, initially delivering a 10% performance boost, has since been re-engineered to work with any ASIC chip. In its current generalised form, it provides a 3% increase in hashing power—without consuming additional energy.
“To put it in context,” said Gardin, “if a miner produces 1,000 Bitcoins annually, a 3% increase means 30 more Bitcoins. At today’s prices, that’s approximately $3 million in added value.”
According to Gardin, this level of enhancement could push mid-sized miners into profitability, especially in a market where margins are increasingly squeezed by energy costs and competitive pressures.
Looking Ahead: Method C’s Game-Changing Potential
While Methods A and B are close to deployment, Quantum Blockchain is also working on Method C—an advanced algorithm capable of transforming mining economics even further. Method C acts as an “oracle,” deciding in real-time whether a computational task is worth the energy expenditure.
“This decision-making layer consumes much less power than the actual mining process,” Gardin noted. “It allows the system to avoid wasting resources on low-value calculations.”
However, to fully leverage Method C, integration with ASIC chip manufacturers is essential. Quantum estimates that developing custom hardware to support the algorithm would require around $20 million in investment. Gardin remains optimistic that as the industry recognizes the algorithm’s potential, chipmakers will begin integrating the company’s intellectual property into next-generation designs.
Scalability and Market Potential
Methods A and B, Gardin emphasized, are immediately scalable across a wide range of hardware platforms. With only a few companies globally working on modifying control boards for top-selling mining rigs—mainly from two major Chinese manufacturers—Quantum’s partnerships place it in a strategically valuable position.
“These partners already have tens of thousands of boards deployed in the field,” Gardin said. “Our goal is to sit on top of that infrastructure and enhance it through software.”
He added that Quantum Blockchain is aligned with ongoing chip development cycles, meaning integration of its technology into upcoming ASIC models is a strong possibility.
A Step Closer to Revenue Generation
As the crypto mining industry continues to seek more efficient and cost-effective solutions, Quantum Blockchain’s AI optimisation tools could offer a competitive edge. Although no exact revenue timeline was provided, Gardin indicated that the company expects to start seeing returns following the conclusion of current commercial talks later this year.
“This is about helping miners achieve more with less—more Bitcoin with less energy, fewer resources, and higher profitability,” he said.
With its AI algorithms moving toward real-world deployment, Quantum Blockchain Technologies is positioning itself as a potential game-changer in the evolving world of crypto mining.
