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Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody

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Silence Laboratories has launched a quantum-safe custody vault designed to protect digital assets from future cryptographic threats. The system combines post-quantum signatures with multi-party computation to help institutions transition without overhauling existing infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Silence Laboratories launched a quantum-safe vault using NIST’s 2024 ML-DSA standard. Bitgo and Infosys join early tests, signaling rising institutional … Read more

Solana Readies Quantum Defense With 3-Step Roadmap and Falcon Implementation

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Solana’s two primary validator client developers have independently identified the same post-quantum cryptographic solution for the network, publishing working code on Github as blockchain researchers across the industry step up preparations for a future threat that remains years away. Key Takeaways: Anza and Firedancer independently selected the Falcon post-quantum signature scheme for Solana, with code … Read more

IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result

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Post-quantum startup Project Eleven awarded its 1 BTC Q-Day Prize to independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli on April 24, 2026, for breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve cryptography key on a publicly accessible IBM quantum computer, a result the company called the largest public demonstration of its kind to date. Key Takeaways: Project Eleven awarded researcher Giancarlo … Read more

Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture

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Sonic is redesigning its blockchain architecture to ease the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. The approach avoids complex signature aggregation used by most proof-of- stake networks. Key Takeaways Sonic redesigns proof-of- stake to avoid Boneh–Lynn–Shacham aggregation, easing quantum upgrades. Shor’s algorithm risk pushes shift from Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm to hash-based schemes. Sonic Consensus System … Read more

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

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Ripple is advancing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against future quantum threats, targeting readiness by 2028. The effort signals rising urgency across blockchain systems to address long-term cryptographic risks without disrupting network performance. Key Takeaways: Ripple outlines a phased roadmap to prepare XRPL for quantum-era cryptography risks. Industry momentum grows as XRPL … Read more

Cardano Founder Hoskinson: Bitcoin’s Quantum Fix Is a Hard Fork in Disguise

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Bitcoin’s proposed quantum fix, BIP 361, would effectively confiscate 1.7 million BTC while misrepresenting the scope of changes required to pull it off. Key Takeaways: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says BIP 361 misclassifies its own fix, requiring a hard fork Bitcoin has never executed. As of March 1, 2026, over … Read more

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

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Justin Sun said Tron will pursue a post-quantum upgrade, aiming to bring NIST-backed cryptography to its mainnet. Key Takeaways: Justin Sun said Tron will launch a PQC upgrade. NIST standards may strain Tron throughput due to 10x larger signatures. TRX traded near $0.33 as roadmap details from Tron remain pending. Tron Pushes Quantum-Safe Cryptography as … Read more

Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses

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Starkware is restructuring and cutting staff after Starknet revenue fell more than 99% from its peak. The company is shifting focus toward building its own revenue-generating products. Key Takeaways: Starkware revenue fell from close to $6 million in 2023 to $48 in April 2026, forcing layoffs and restructuring. EIP-4844 cut Starknet fees, compressing income despite … Read more

No Consensus Changes Needed: Starkware CPO Builds Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions From Existing Rules

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A Bitcoin researcher and Starkware executive published a working scheme this week that makes new bitcoin transactions quantum-safe today, using only rules that have existed in the protocol for years. Key Takeaways: Starkware CPO Avihu Levy published QSB on April 9, 2026, enabling quantum-safe bitcoin transactions with zero protocol changes. Levy’s scheme costs $75 to … Read more

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

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Circle’s Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to protect long-lived institutional assets. Key Takeaways Circle will debut post-quantum signature support at the Arc mainnet launch scheduled for 2026. The Arc roadmap secures private smart contract states and validator sets against 2030 quantum threats. Institutions can utilize an opt-in migration path to upgrade wallet … Read more

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