Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron network, announced that the company's post-quantum cryptography is now live on its testnet. In a post on X, Sun emphasized that Tron is closely monitoring advancements in quantum computing and AI, stating that the network is prepared to implement quantum resistance on its mainnet at any time. He highlighted Tron's commitment to securing user assets, positioning it as one of the few major blockchains that will be quantum-resistant before 'Q-Day,' the point at which quantum computing could break current security standards.
Coindesk reported earlier that AmericanFortress, a blockchain security company, had introduced a cryptographic plan to shield crypto wallets from future quantum attacks without requiring users to move funds or change wallet addresses. Unlike many post-quantum approaches, AmericanFortress' method allows existing wallet addresses to remain unchanged while adding an extra layer of protection. The proposal was published in a technical paper on the Cryptography ePrint Archive, though it had not yet undergone peer review.
Developers are increasingly focusing on post-quantum cryptography due to concerns that powerful quantum computers could eventually compromise the elliptic-curve cryptography used to secure Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain networks. This year, a strategy-led consortium pledged $15 million to fund Bitcoin quantum security research, the Ethereum Foundation proposed migrating accounts to quantum-resistant cryptography, and Algorand outlined plans to introduce quantum-resistant accounts by 2027.