Naoris Protocol has launched a mainnet for its post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain, a move aimed at safeguarding digital infrastructure from potential quantum computing threats. This development comes amidst increasing concern over "harvest now, decrypt later" risks, prompting governments and standards bodies to expedite the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. The Naoris Protocol mainnet has been designed with integrated NIST-aligned cryptography and has successfully validated over 100 million transactions during testing, addressing long-term vulnerabilities in existing blockchain systems. By doing so, the protocol seeks to mitigate the risks associated with the eventual advent of quantum computing, which could potentially render current cryptographic methods obsolete. The launch underscores the growing need for proactive measures to ensure the security of digital infrastructure in a post-quantum world1. This matters to cybersecurity practitioners as it highlights the urgency of planning for cryptographic migration to post-quantum cryptography, given the narrowing timeline for such transitions.