ETAMU Researchers Boost Bitcoin Lightning Network with Quantum-Resistant Defense
A team of researchers from East Texas A&M University has developed a quantum-resistant defense solution for the Bitcoin Lightning network, called PQLN. This innovation is a significant milestone in the quest to secure the network against potential quantum computing threats.
The development of PQLN does not require any changes to the Bitcoin code, making it a relatively seamless integration into the existing infrastructure. The researchers' goal was to create a solution that would bolster the security of the Lightning network without compromising its scalability or performance.
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