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BNB Smart Chain Shows Quantum-Safe Crypto Works Despite 50% Throughput Drop
19.5.2026
Developers behind BNB Smart Chain have demonstrated that post-quantum cryptography can already function on a live blockchain architecture, though the transition comes with major trade-offs in transaction size and throughput. The findings highlight how networks may eventually adapt to the long-term...
Casper Network Plans Quantum-Safe Keys in 2027 to Protect Tokenized Assets
14.5.2026
The Casper Association has launched a multi-year technical roadmap focused on institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization and artificial intelligence-driven commerce. Bridging the Ethereum Ecosystem The Casper Association on May 12 unveiled a multi-year technical roadmap...
Paradigm Researcher Proposes PACTs to Shield Dormant Bitcoin From Quantum Computing Risk
2.5.2026
Paradigm researcher Dan Robinson published a proposal on May 1 that could let dormant bitcoin holders, including those believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto’s coins, silently prove address control before quantum computers can crack their keys. Key Takeaways: Paradigm’s Dan Robinson proposed PACTs on...
Solana Readies Quantum Defense With 3-Step Roadmap and Falcon Implementation
28.4.2026
Solana’s two primary validator client developers have independently identified the same post-quantum cryptographic solution for the network, publishing working code on Github as blockchain researchers across the industry step up preparations for a future threat that remains years away....
IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result
25.4.2026
Post-quantum startup Project Eleven awarded its 1 BTC Q-Day Prize to independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli on April 24, 2026, for breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve cryptography key on a publicly accessible IBM quantum computer, a result the company called the largest public demonstration of...
Cardano Founder Hoskinson: Bitcoin’s Quantum Fix Is a Hard Fork in Disguise
16.4.2026
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Bitcoin’s proposed quantum fix, BIP 361, would effectively confiscate 1.7 million BTC while misrepresenting the scope of changes required to pull it off. Key Takeaways: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says BIP 361 misclassifies its own fix, requiring a hard...
Scarcity Pump or Monetary Suicide? The Radical Argument Against BIP-361
16.4.2026
While proponents argue that the proposal prevents a “silent drain” of assets by quantum-capable actors, critics like Frederic Fosco contend that the solution is more dangerous than the threat. They argue that implementing a mechanism to freeze coins violates bitcoin’s core tenet of absolute...
Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows
15.4.2026
Justin Sun said Tron will pursue a post-quantum upgrade, aiming to bring NIST-backed cryptography to its mainnet. Key Takeaways: Justin Sun said Tron will launch a PQC upgrade. NIST standards may strain Tron throughput due to 10x larger signatures. TRX traded near $0.33 as roadmap details from Tron...
No Consensus Changes Needed: Starkware CPO Builds Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions From Existing Rules
10.4.2026
A Bitcoin researcher and Starkware executive published a working scheme this week that makes new bitcoin transactions quantum-safe today, using only rules that have existed in the protocol for years. Key Takeaways: Starkware CPO Avihu Levy published QSB on April 9, 2026, enabling quantum-safe...
Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype
9.4.2026
A new prototype from Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun could help bitcoin users recover funds if quantum threats force drastic network changes. The tool addresses a key risk in proposed emergency upgrades. Key Takeaways: Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun built a prototype to secure bitcoin...
The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can’t Save Your Past Privacy
4.4.2026
Google’s whitepaper warns that quantum computers may break current cryptography by 2029. Computer scientist Guy Zyskind says post‑quantum cryptography—particularly lattice‑based schemes and encrypted mempools—is essential to secure blockchains. Reframing the 10-Year Migration Window The recently...
Naoris Protocol Deploys Post-Quantum Mainnet to Secure Global Digital Infrastructure
2.4.2026
Naoris Protocol has officially launched its Layer 1 mainnet to provide decentralized post-quantum security for blockchain networks and critical digital systems. Naoris Protocol announced the official launch of its Mainnet on April 1, 2026, introducing a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain designed...
Google’s Quantum Advances Bring Bitcoin Security Debate Into Focus
31.3.2026
Google’s latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view. Google Sets 2029 Deadline as Quantum Risks to Crypto Security Grow Clearer A new white paper from Google Quantum AI argues that...
65% of Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Computing Threat
15.3.2026
A new research report suggests quantum computing poses a long-term risk to bitcoin but is unlikely to threaten the network anytime soon. Experts say advances will occur gradually, giving developers and investors time to implement post-quantum security upgrades. New Research Says Quantum Risk...
Potential ‘Satoshi Freeze,’ Upcoming Regulatory Clarity, and More – Week In Review
21.2.2026
Bitcoin is consolidating near $66K–$67K as extreme fear grips the market, even with hashrate at record highs and supply nearing 20 million coins. Debate over quantum safeguards and Satoshi’s coins adds philosophical tension, while Bitwise points to a $200T tokenization wave ahead. Coinbase pushes...
Bitcoin’s Draft BIP 360 Introduces P2MR in Push Toward Quantum Resistance
12.2.2026
Bitcoin developers have updated draft BIP 360 to introduce Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), a proposed output type designed to reduce long-term quantum risk while retaining Taproot’s scripting flexibility. The proposal removes Taproot’s key-path spend entirely, aiming squarely at the portion of modern...
While Researchers Say Bitcoin Has Time on Quantum Security, Not Everyone Agrees
11.2.2026
A new report from Coinshares argues that quantum computing poses a manageable, long-term risk to Bitcoin, but a pointed rebuttal from a post-quantum security advocate says that confidence may be misplaced. Post-Quantum Security Debate Heats up After Coinshares’ Bitcoin Report The Coinshares report...
Nic Carter Maps Developer Views on Quantum Threats to Bitcoin Security
5.2.2026
Bitcoin developers largely dismiss quantum computing as a near-term threat to network security, according to an index of public statements compiled by Nic Carter. Carter’s Index Shows Bitcoin Developers Largely Unmoved by Quantum Computing Warnings Nic Carter, a general partner at Castle Island...
A16z Researcher Explains Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Different Quantum Risks Than You’ve Been Told
26.1.2026
A new deep-dive from A16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler pours cold water on breathless quantum panic, arguing that while quantum threats are real, the crypto industry is badly mismatching urgency to reality. Quantum Fear vs. Cryptographic Reality: A16z...
Ethereum Takes Formal Steps to Address Quantum Computing Risks
25.1.2026
The Ethereum Foundation has formed a dedicated post-quantum security team as the ecosystem moves from long-term research into active execution to address the growing risks posed by quantum computing. Ethereum Devs and Researchers Prepare for Quantum Future With Dedicated Security Unit...