IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Noaris Protocol, pioneers in post-quantum decentralized security, found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to be of critical importance, while an additional 41% recognize its significance.
The research highlights a significant shift toward Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) as a cybersecurity imperative. 50% of the surveyed IT directors strongly agree that integrating DePIN-based security into blockchain ecosystems is essential to mitigating risks and help safeguard Web3 projects from inherited Web2 vulnerabilities.
Furthermore, an overwhelming 83% believe decentralized cybersecurity systems are superior to traditional centralized solutions, with 14% saying they are comparable and only 3% expressing a preference for centralized security.
This growing consensus signals an industry-wide transition to decentralized models capable of fortifying critical infrastructure against cyber threats, particularly in an era where quantum computing looms as a disruptor of conventional encryption.
The study also reveals a strong awareness of quantum computing’s impending impact. Nearly all respondents (94%) agree that decentralized networks will play a crucial role in mitigating threats from quantum computing within the next decade. As IT leaders prepare for the post-quantum era, integrating DePIN into Web3 security frameworks is rapidly becoming a strategic priority.
Enhanced cybersecurity stands out as the primary driver for DePIN adoption, with 58% of IT directors citing security as their top motivation. Economic incentives also play a role, with 26% identifying them as a key factor. The ability to provide provable and shared trust between devices, services, and organizations is another critical enabler—54% believe it will definitively boost enterprise adoption, while 43% consider it highly likely.
