Ethereum Foundation Sets Quantum Resistance Target for December 2029

The Ethereum Foundation has shared the results of its comprehensive review process for Hegotá, the next major upgrade to the Ethereum network. The study, published by Protocol Cluster within the Foundation, examined and rated 62 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) proposed as part of the upgrade.

Approximately 60 researchers, engineers, and domain experts from nine different teams within Protocol Cluster participated in the review process, submitting a total of 397 evaluation comments. Some proposals were discussed in face-to-face meetings, indicating areas of controversy among participants.

The study also outlined the current and long-term development priorities for the Ethereum protocol layer, including making the Ethereum Layer 1 network resilient to quantum computers by December 2029. The foundation stated that the scope of the Hegotá upgrade was determined by considering the Protocol Cluster's long-term technical commitments and shared priorities among teams.