THE QUANTUM-CONVERGED EDGE CLOUD ARCHITECTURE: A ZERO-LATENCY DISTRIBUTED LEDGER

The world of distributed computing is currently experiencing a significant shift. Traditional methods for trans- mitting signals no longer meet the demands of systems that need to operate at high speeds. This paper introduces the concept of the Algorithmic Cloud-Edge-Quantum (ACEQ), emphasizing the increasingly blurred lines between cloud, edge, and quantum computing as we look ahead to 2026. Instead of proposing an entirely new architecture, the focus lies on key principles that drive faster operations through innovative organization. The ACEQ framework is constructed on a software-defined 9- Layer Quantum-Converged Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. This model integrates the Quantum Entanglement-Based Replication Algorithm (QERA) with established frameworks such as FLAMENCO. By treating entanglement as a valuable tool in networking, this approach enhances traditional data- packet transmission methods and improves data synchronization. This research explores the exciting possibilities of distributed computing while challenging existing norms in the field.