Research & Development

Advancing the science of cryptographic security and digital asset protection

Our Research Mission

At JITO, we believe that truly secure products must be built on a foundation of original research and scientific rigor. Our dedicated research team works at the intersection of cryptography, hardware security, and usability to develop novel solutions for protecting digital assets.

We're committed to advancing the broader field of cryptographic security through:

  • Original research into emerging threats and countermeasures
  • Collaboration with academic institutions and security researchers
  • Contributions to open-source security projects and standards
  • Publication of research findings and methodologies
  • Support for the wider security research community

This investment in fundamental research enables us to stay ahead of evolving security threats and continuously improve our products.

Our Research Focus Areas

Our research and development efforts concentrate on several key areas critical to the future of cryptocurrency security:

Secure Hardware Architecture

Developing next-generation secure element designs and tamper-resistant hardware solutions.

Post-Quantum Cryptography

Preparing for quantum computing threats by implementing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.

Advanced Authentication Methods

Exploring innovative biometric and multi-factor authentication technologies that balance security and usability.

Multi-party Computation

Investigating secure multi-signature schemes and threshold cryptography for institutional-grade security.

Research Publications

Our latest contributions to cryptographic security research

Post-Quantum Key Protection
September 2, 2025

The Future of Cryptography: Post-Quantum Key Protection in Hardware Security Modules

This paper examines the implementation of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms in constrained hardware environments, with specific focus on secure elements used in cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

Side-Channel Attack Resistance
August 15, 2025

Innovative Technologies for Secure Data Storage: Electromagnetic Shielding Techniques

A comprehensive analysis of electromagnetic side-channel attack vectors against hardware security devices and novel shielding methodologies to counteract these threats.

July 28, 2025

Secure Multi-Party Computation for Institutional Digital Asset Custody

This research explores advanced threshold signature schemes that enable institutional-grade security for cryptocurrency holdings while maintaining operational flexibility.

June 10, 2025

How We Test the Security of Our Devices: JITO's Comprehensive Security Validation Methodology

A detailed explanation of our multi-layered approach to security testing, including automated vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and hardware security validation.

May 22, 2025

Secure Firmware Update Mechanisms for Air-Gapped Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets

This paper presents a novel approach to firmware updates that maintains security while providing a seamless user experience for air-gapped devices.

April 5, 2025

Biometric Authentication in Cryptocurrency Hardware: Security and Privacy Considerations

An examination of the security benefits and potential privacy implications of incorporating biometric authentication into cryptocurrency hardware wallets.

Meet Our Research Team

The brilliant minds driving innovation at JITO

Dr. Sophia Chen

Dr. Sophia Chen

Head of Research

Ph.D. in Cryptography from Stanford University with over 15 years of experience in hardware security research. Previously led security architecture at a major semiconductor company.

Dr. Robert Nakamoto

Dr. Robert Nakamoto

Principal Cryptographer

Specialist in post-quantum cryptography with contributions to NIST's post-quantum standardization process. Author of numerous papers on elliptic curve cryptography.

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Hardware Security Lead

Expert in side-channel attack prevention and secure element design. Previously conducted research at DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office on secure microelectronics.

Research Partnerships

Collaborating with leading institutions to advance security research

MIT Cryptography and Information Security Group

Joint research on post-quantum cryptographic implementations for constrained devices.

Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security

Collaborative research on side-channel attack resistance and secure element design.

International Association for Cryptologic Research

Active participation in academic conferences and contribution to cryptographic standards.

Biometric Authentication Consortium

Research on privacy-preserving biometric authentication methods for secure hardware.

Stanford Applied Cryptography Group

Sponsorship of graduate research in hardware security and secure multi-party computation.

Open Source Hardware Association

Contributing to open security standards and best practices for hardware security modules.

Experience the Result of Our Research

Our cutting-edge research directly informs the development of our hardware security products, resulting in unparalleled protection for your digital assets.

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