Quantum Security in Web 4.0: A New Stage in the Development of the Metaverse

Danyila Oliinyk, Stepan Koshkarov and Yurii Konizhai
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Danyila Oliinyk: Chief Researcher, Sectoral Economy Department, National Institute for Strategic Studies, Ukraine
Stepan Koshkarov: Lecturer in Economic and Computer Sciences, Chernivtsi Cooperative Professional College of Economics and Law, Ukraine
Yurii Konizhai: Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Ukraine

Metaverse Science, Society and Law, 2025, vol. 1, issue 1

Abstract: The rapid advancement of Web 4.0, or the Symbiotic Web, marks a pivotal shift in the evolution of the Internet, characterized by immersive digital experiences and intelligent, decentralized ecosystems. This paper explores the intersection of Web 4.0, the Metaverse, and quantum security, focusing on the urgent need to secure digital infrastructures against the growing threat of quantum computing. As the Metaverse becomes a dynamic driver of digital transformation and economic development, the integration of post-quantum cryptography and quantum-resistant systems is essential for ensuring data privacy, digital sovereignty, and cyber resilience. The study examines key technological trends - including AI, blockchain, XR, and the Industrial Metaverse - within the context of current geopolitical risks, particularly the war in Ukraine. It highlights international quantum strategies, post-quantum encryption standards, and emerging architectures such as quantum blockchain. The authors argue that a proactive approach to quantum security is imperative for safeguarding future virtual environments, emphasizing Ukraine’s strategic opportunity to build a robust and ethical quantum ecosystem.

Keywords: Web 4.0; Metaverse; Quantum Security; Post-Quantum Cryptography; Digital Sovereignty; Industrial Metaverse; Quantum Computing; Quantum Blockchain; XR Technologies; Data Privacy; Cybersecurity; Ukraine; Digital Transformation; Quantum Infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.69635/mssl.2025.1.1.16

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