HYLQ Strategy Acquires Stake in Hyperliquid Quantum Solutions Innovator qLABS, Purchases 18,333,334 qONE Tokens

HYLQ Strategy Corp has finalized a strategic investment in digital assets by acquiring qONE tokens through an over-the-counter deal with the Quantum Labs Foundation.

The qONE token is traded on the rapidly growing Hyperliquid platform and serves as the native token for the qLABS ecosystem. HYLQ Strategy is the second publicly traded company to invest in quantum-safe tokens. Additionally, qLABS partner 01 Quantum, a founding member, also holds qONE tokens.

As per the agreement details disclosed in a company press release, HYLQ acquired 18,333,334 qONE tokens for a total purchase price of $0.006, amounting to an investment of $100,000, which includes bonus tokens.

This transaction was conducted directly with the Quantum Labs Foundation and settled in USDC. This strategic investment underscores HYLQ’s dedication to fostering quantum-resistant infrastructure within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, marking it as the first institutional investment in quantum-safe cryptographic solutions developed natively on Hyperliquid.

qLABS is recognized as the world’s first quantum-native crypto foundation, focused on creating blockchain solutions that are resilient to quantum computing threats.

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— qLABS (@qlabsofficial) February 18, 2026

qLABS Introducing Quantum-Safe Protection for Digital Assets

The foundation plans to introduce the Quantum-Sig smart contract wallet to offer quantum-safe protection for digital assets at both the user and asset levels.

A distinct L1 Migration Toolkit is also under development. Its purpose will be to assist Layer-1 blockchains in transitioning their core infrastructure to quantum-resistant cryptography ahead of Q-Day, the moment anticipated when quantum computers will be capable of compromising existing cryptographic systems.

The qONE token, which was launched on Hyperliquid on February 6, 2026, functions as the utility token for the ecosystem, providing access to quantum-resilient wallet features, governance of the protocol, and the wider quantum-safe infrastructure established by qLABS.

qLABS utilizes IronCAP by 01 Quantum Inc. (TSXV: ONE), a post-quantum cryptography system approved by NIST.

Matt Zahab, CEO of HYLQ Strategy, remarked on the company’s investment in qLABS’ Quantum Labs Foundation:

“As quantum computing progresses towards Q-Day, safeguarding crypto assets from quantum threats is becoming increasingly vital.”

He further stated: “qLABS is constructing crucial quantum-resistant infrastructure natively on Hyperliquid, addressing a systemic risk that endangers the entire blockchain sector. This investment aligns seamlessly with HYLQ’s mission to support innovative firms within the Hyperliquid ecosystem that are developing foundational infrastructure for the future of decentralized finance.”

HYLQ Stock Price has Increased by 28.5% Year-to-Date

As of the current year, HYLQ Strategy (HYLQ:CNSX CA) stock has risen by 28.5% to CAD0.90. Besides its primary listing in Canada, the stock is also available for trading over-the-counter in the US (HYLQF: OTCMKTS US). HYLQ should not be confused with the competing digital asset treasury firm, Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR), which is listed on the Nasdaq.

How qONE’s Staking Plans May Generate Income for HYLQ Shareholders

Ada Jonuse, Executive Director at qLABS, indicated that qONE holders will have the opportunity to stake their tokens to earn yield and gain governance rights within the protocol.

This implies that HYLQ may potentially create yield for its shareholders in the future as a direct outcome of its $100,000 investment in qONE. However, the specific date for the initiation of staking has not yet been disclosed.

“Staking and governance participation are features that will be enabled later in the roadmap when our core products are operational,” Jonuse explains.

“Given our complete focus on security, during the early stages of the ecosystem, key decisions will be made by the core team, with gradual decentralization anticipated over time.”

The risks associated with centralization are recognized and addressed through staking-based governance participation, time-weighted and activity-weighted voting, and progressive decentralization as emissions and unlocks take place.

Governance is expected to decentralize significantly as the protocol’s usage increases.

Staking rewards will be dynamically determined, meaning yield will depend on the size of the staking pool, protocol usage, and fee generation, as well as the staker’s proportional contribution.

Jonuse states that this method “aligns incentives with genuine economic activity rather than fixed inflation.”

The price of the qONE token has experienced a bullish trend since its launch, but the discounted token price provided to HYLQ led to a notable pullback, followed by a rapid recovery. qONE was trading at $0.01569 during the European morning session.

Why the Launch of qONE on Hyperliquid was Likely a Strategic Decision

Following the record liquidation event on October 10 of last year, which resulted in a loss of $19 billion in value and signaled the onset of the current bear market, Hyperliquid and its native HYPE token have diverged from other crypto assets.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum face challenges with institutional outflows, retail investor disinterest, and stagnant price movements, HYPE has surged to new heights, recently trading around $30.05.

YTD Performance Comparison (January 1 – February 17, 2026)

The decision to launch on Hyperliquid appears increasingly astute from the perspective of the qLABS team. As Jonuse highlights, “Hyperliquid is a leading player in DeFi and is soon to become a platform for trading virtually all assets on-chain.

“While Quantum-Sig wallet technology will safeguard any EVM or Solana assets, and our core innovation can be applied to enhance any smart contract-based chain, we are launching on Hyperliquid to emphasize the significance of this chain.

“Launching $qONE on Hyperliquid places us at the crossroads of advanced security infrastructure and a rapidly growing ecosystem, enabling $qONE to gain from both technical alignment and narrative-driven adoption and visibility.”

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