Algorand sets 2027 deadline for quantum-resistant upgrade

Algorand released a roadmap to make its blockchain quantum-resistant by end of 2027, updating accounts, consensus mechanisms and signature schemes to withstand future quantum computer attacks.

• Algorand Foundation plans to update the network with Falcon-based quantum-resistant signatures by 2027.
• The consensus mechanism will shift to a hybrid mix of classic and quantum-resistant cryptography.
• Google researchers recently called Algorand the 'most quantum-ready' blockchain in a March paper.
• France's cybersecurity agency also announced it will stop certifying products without quantum-safe encryption by 2027.
• The move comes as governments and tech giants race to prepare for quantum computers that could break current encryption.

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