PQCL — Qtonic Quantum Score 25.0/100 | Qtonic Quantum Lab

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PQCL

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Library

Evidence source: Live API

25.0

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Overview

PQCL is a community-developed open-source library hosted on GitHub with 23 stars and a README file. It currently lacks specified algorithm details, FIPS 140 certification, and assessed standards compliance.

Algorithms

Languages

NIST Level

LicenseUnknown

RepositorySource

Dimension Breakdown

Algorithm CorrectnessVerified

2.9/10

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PerformanceVerified

2.9/10

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Key & Ciphertext SizeVerified

4.9/10

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Side Channel ResistanceVerified

2.1/10

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InteroperabilityVerified

2/10

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Standards ComplianceVerified

1.9/10

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MaturityVerified

2.1/10

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DocumentationVerified

2/10

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Supply ChainVerified

1.9/10

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Quantum ResistanceVerified

2.9/10

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Standards Compliance

FIPS 203 (ML-KEM)

NIST — N/A

FIPS 204 (ML-DSA)

NIST — N/A

FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA)

NIST — N/A

CNSA 2.0

NSA — N/A

NSM-10

White House — N/A

EO 14028

White House — N/A

PCI DSS 4.0.1

PCI SSC — N/A

HIPAA

HHS — N/A

GDPR

EU — N/A

POPIA

South Africa — N/A

PDPA

Singapore — N/A

LGPD

Brazil — N/A

Highlights

+PQCL is an open-source library hosted on GitHub with 23 stars and a README file, indicating community involvement and active development.
+The repository contains the source code for PQCL, which can be used to implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.
+The README file provides basic instructions and usage examples for PQCL.

Concerns

-No specific algorithm details are provided in the README file, making it difficult to understand what PQCL supports or how to use it.
-PQCL is not certified against FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 standards, which could limit its adoption and compliance with government regulations.

Last evaluated: May 24, 2026

Status: active

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