Ripple (XRP) takes the lead in addressing the threat of quantum computers… Announces its 2028 roadmap for quantum-resistant crypto transformation.
Ripple has officially announced a four-phase roadmap to completely overhaul the security of the XRP ledger in response to the threat of quantum computing. Announced on April 21, 2026, the plan aims to fully transition to quantum-resistant encryption by 2028, heralding a paradigm shift in the global blockchain industry's security landscape.
Ripple joins forces with Project Eleven to launch the construction of a quantum security system
To advance this roadmap, Ripple has established a strategic partnership with Project Eleven, a quantum security research institution. The transformation plan, comprising four phases, begins with the development of a so-called "Q-day contingency plan." A Q-day refers to the point in time when a quantum computer can actually break existing public-key cryptography.
Ripple plans to prepare for this milestone by building a secure migration system utilizing zero-knowledge proof technology. The second phase will begin in early 2026 with testing of the standard algorithm from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The third phase will introduce a hybrid system that combines existing systems with quantum-resistant algorithms. The final phase will achieve a comprehensive protocol upgrade, including tokenization and enhanced privacy features, and complete the full transition of the entire network.
XRP price breaks through $1.44... rebounds 5.4% this week, whales accumulate large amounts of stock.
The price has also shown a positive trend. As of the morning of April 21, XRP was priced at $1.4461, up 1.76% in 24 hours and 5.47% in 7 days. Its market capitalization is approximately $89 billion, maintaining its 3.45% share of the entire cryptocurrency market and firmly holding its fourth-place position.
It's worth noting the whale activity monitored by on-chain data. Recent data shows that large investors have bought a total of 360 million XRP. Furthermore, the spot XRP ETF recorded its best weekly performance in nearly three months, increasing the likelihood of renewed institutional investor inflows.
However, given that XRP experienced a pullback of approximately 6% immediately after hitting the $1.50 resistance level last weekend, market caution regarding short-term volatility remains. Market analysts, based on support above the 50-day moving average, believe it still has upward potential in the medium term.
RLUSD stablecoin's market capitalization surpasses $1.44 billion... Binance's status rises after its IPO.
Ripple's own stablecoin, RLUSD, has also seen remarkable growth. RLUSD's market capitalization has surpassed approximately $1.44 billion, ranking 54th in the overall cryptocurrency market. Its liquidity has significantly increased since its listing on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and it can be used as margin for futures trading on the Bitrue exchange.
Furthermore, statistics show that the total value of tokenized assets on XRPL surged by 18%, and the overall on-chain activity of the Ripple ecosystem has significantly improved. Ripple anticipates that this quantum security roadmap will play a crucial role in gaining the long-term trust of institutional investors and financial partners.
Experts say "the quantum-resistant transition is the beginning of the competition for blockchain industry standards."
Security experts commented that Ripple's move may not just be a technological upgrade, but rather an opportunity to redefine security standards across the entire blockchain industry. Given the faster-than-expected development of quantum computing technology, whether major blockchain networks can establish systematic countermeasures in advance will be a key variable for future institutional capital inflows.
Ripple's adoption of the NIST standard algorithm combined with zero-knowledge proof technology has been positively received due to its increased likelihood of collaboration with regulatory agencies. If this roadmap, aimed at completion by 2028, is implemented as planned, XRP Ledger's position as a blockchain platform with institutional-grade security infrastructure is expected to be further solidified.
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