Order topology on $\Bbb Q^+$ as a Z-module

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Consider the multiplicative group of strictly positive rationals, denoted $\Bbb Q^+$. This can be viewed as a $\Bbb Z$-module, with the primes serving as a basis.

If we place the order topology on $\Bbb Q^+$, this turns it into a topological $\Bbb Z$-module.

Main question: Does this naturally induce a topology on the dual module $\text{Hom}(\Bbb Q^+, \Bbb Z)$?

Secondary question: Does this naturally induce a topology on $\Bbb Z$, making it a topological ring?