Solana Begins Quantum-Resistant Upgrade As Blockchain Industry Accelerates Safety Measures
Solana deployed post-quantum digital signatures on a testnet, collaborating with Project Eleven to enhance quantum resistance.Summary
The Solana Foundation has initiated a quantum-resistant upgrade by deploying post-quantum digital signatures on a testnet, acknowledging the growing threat posed by future quantum computers. This proactive step follows a risk assessment conducted by Project Eleven, a firm specializing in post-quantum cryptography, which confirmed that quantum-resistant transactions are practical and scalable with current technology.
Solana joins other networks like Ethereum and Cardano in addressing this risk, though industry timelines on the threat's arrival vary, with some experts suggesting meaningful risk within years, not decades. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden praised Solana for taking early, actionable steps, noting that the deployment proves quantum security is viable now. Solana's VP of Technology, Matt Sorg, emphasized the commitment to long-term security, while the broader industry accelerates efforts to adopt post-quantum primitives to prevent future issues like stolen funds or compromised validator identities.
(Source：BeInCrypto)