Google Sets 2029 Deadline for Quantum-Safe Crypto Migration

Google has set a deadline of 2029 to migrate its systems to post-quantum cryptography, citing growing risks from quantum computing advances that could compromise internet infrastructure and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

The company laid out its timeline in a blog post, warning that current encryption standards face significant threats from 'store-now-decrypt-later' attacks and the future ability of quantum computers to break digital signatures used in authentication.

Google stated that quantum computers will pose a threat to current cryptographic standards, specifically targeting encryption and digital signatures. The company's migration plan aims to address these risks and ensure the security of its systems.

The announcement adds urgency to a long-standing debate within Bitcoin's developer community over whether to upgrade the network's cryptography and allow voluntary migration to quantum-resistant signatures.