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# Quantum Private and Auditable Ledger (QPADL)

> This J.P. Morgan report details the QPADL architecture, a distributed ledger solution designed to meet the requirements of regulated financial institutions in a

# Quantum Private and Auditable Ledger (QPADL)

This J.P. Morgan report details the QPADL architecture, a distributed ledger solution designed to meet the requirements of regulated financial institutions in a

## Abstract

This J.P. Morgan report details the QPADL architecture, a distributed ledger solution designed to meet the requirements of regulated financial institutions in a post-quantum landscape. The paper proposes a framework where auditability and privacy coexist through a combination of quantum-resistant zero-knowledge proofs and permissioned consensus protocols. The architecture is modular, allowing for the substitution of cryptographic modules as new standards in PQC emerge. The methodology focuses on enterprise-grade performance, addressing the throughput limitations often associated with quantum-safe signatures in high-frequency financial environments. The report provides case studies on how such ledgers could function within existing regulatory structures, maintaining compliance while protecting sensitive financial data from future quantum decryption threats.

**Authors:** J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

**Publication:** Technical Report

**Publication date:** 2026-01-01

## Key findings

* Modular cryptography is essential for enterprise-grade financial ledgers.
* Auditability and privacy can be effectively balanced using quantum-safe zero-knowledge proofs.
* Permissioned networks allow for performance optimizations not feasible in public chains.
* Standardization of PQC is critical for institutional adoption.

## Citation

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (2026). Quantum Private and Auditable Ledger (QPADL). Technical Report. [https://www.jpmorganchase.com/about/technology/blog/quantum-resistant-distributed-ledger](https://www.jpmorganchase.com/about/technology/blog/quantum-resistant-distributed-ledger)

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `research:quantum-private-and-auditable-ledger-qpadl`