Ethereum Targets 2029 Deadline for Quantum Resistance

The Ethereum Foundation has announced that making the network quantum-resistant is now its top priority. The foundation wants to protect the network before a quantum computer capable of breaking today's cryptography could plausibly arrive, and says upcoming upgrades will be judged against this deadline.

According to Mike, the author of the article on CurrencyCrypt.net, the Foundation has set a target date of 2029 for achieving quantum resistance. This means that any new upgrades or changes to the network will need to take into account the potential risks and vulnerabilities posed by a future quantum computer.