The Ethereum Foundation recently announced the establishment of a dedicated Post-Quantum Security team, marking a significant strategic step in preparing for the future era of quantum computing. The team is led by Thomas Coratger, with technical support from Emile, a key Cryptology behind LeanVM. This move demonstrates Ethereum's commitment to prioritizing security against quantum threats throughout the network's long-term development roadmap.
According to core researcher Justin Drake, Ethereum is no longer just in the theoretical research phase behind the scenes as it was many years ago, but has officially moved into the practical technical deployment phase. Specifically, the Ethereum Foundation is promoting the development of transaction solutions capable of withstanding quantum computer attacks, and is preparing to run a multi-client post-quantum consensus test network. Simultaneously, a technical conference for developers, focusing on quantum-resistant transactions and signatures, will be held every two weeks to accelerate the standardization and testing process within the community.
With major technology corporations and governments investing heavily in quantum computing research, the question of whether blockchain is safe from quantum threats is becoming an increasingly hot topic. While experts still assess quantum risks as a medium- and long-term threat, the Ethereum Foundation believes that early preparation is crucial, particularly regarding user wallet security, digital signatures, and the ability to smoothly upgrade the network once quantum technology reaches practical application.
