Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
Zcash developers are planning to implement quantum-resistant, hash-based signatures by January to protect the network against future computing threats. This upgrade aims to secure transparent transactions as part of a broader effort to harden privacy-focused cryptocurrency against potential AI-assisted attacks.
Why it matters
As quantum computing advances, the security of current cryptographic standards in digital assets is becoming a major concern for the blockchain industry.
Isinalin ng AI 3 min pagbasa Make preferred on Ibahagi Ibahagi ang artikulong ito Kopyahin ang link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Make preferred on Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare. (Shutterstock) Buod Ipakita Zcash developers aim to add support for quantum-resistant, hash-based signatures in January, though no network activation date has been confirmed. The upgrade to the privacy coin would initially protect transparent transactions, which account for about 70% of issued ZEC, while shielded payments require separate safeguards. Zakura, a program used to run the Zcash network, has also developed a private lookup tool that lets wallets check balances without revealing linked addresses to a server, and an experimental version is available in the Vizor wallet.
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