Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) this week outlined progress in the development of its AI Oracle, highlighting a new approach designed to accelerate testing and reduce time to market.
In an interview with Proactive, chief executive Francesco Gardin explained that the company has introduced a mining development kit (MDK), enabling its software to be tested via a server connected directly to a hash board. He said this method allows Quantum Blockchain Technologies to bypass the constraints of limited hardware resources typically found in mining rigs.
Gardin stated that the key objective for potential partners is validation at the hardware level, noting that “what is important for the potential partner is that it works on their hash board.” He added that once this validation is achieved, further integration into mining rigs can be completed in parallel or at a later stage.
The company believes this approach could significantly shorten development timelines.
Here, we take a closer look at what was said in the interview.
Proactive: Francesco good to see you again. What does it mean to QBT if we can shorten the test phase by a few weeks?
Francesco Gardin: Okay, good morning Stephen. Let me explain with an example. If you have software for image analysis and want to use it in a dashcam, you can either develop directly on the device, which is complex due to limited resources, or use a connected PC or server to process data more efficiently. The latter is much more efficient, and that’s where we are.
We have an MDK, a mining development kit, which is essentially a hash board identical to those in mining rigs but connected to a server. We’ve compiled the full environment on the server, allowing us to integrate the Oracle without translating it into constrained programming environments or worrying about optimisation at this stage.
What is important for the potential partner is that it works on their hash board. The rest of the work can follow later.
This approach allows us to cut lead time to delivery, with a target by the end of the month.
Proactive: You mentioned this will also help with testing on Antminer S9 and Bitaxe Gamma. How does this benefit the launch of the AI Oracle?
Francesco Gardin: These machines can be used as demo devices for third parties. Unlike proprietary ASIC machines, these allow us to demonstrate the Oracle. We are developing protocols to connect the server-based Oracle directly to these devices by modifying communication layers.
Proactive: What are your plans for Bitcoin 2026?
Francesco Gardin: We aim to demonstrate the MDK system at the event in Las Vegas. It’s a key opportunity since ASIC manufacturers will be present. We plan to show a live demo using a server and hash board setup.
Proactive: Thank you for your time.
