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Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies Against Quantum Vulnerabilities [pdf]

Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies Against Quantum Vulnerabilities [pdf] | Hacker News Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies Against Quantum Vulnerabilities [pdf] ( quantumai.google ) 6 points by jandrewrogers 1 hour ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

Google announced it has revised its post-quantum cryptography (PQC) transition deadline to 2029 after publishing guidance on responsibly disclosing quantum vulnerabilities that could endanger cryptocurrencies. The company outlines coordinated disclosure practices and risk assessments for cryptographic weaknesses that quantum computers could exploit, aiming to prevent panic, theft, or destabilization of blockchain assets while enabling a measured industry migration to PQC algorithms. Key players include Google’s security and research teams, cryptography standards bodies, and blockchain platform operators. This matters because coordinated timelines and disclosure norms influence how cloud providers, wallets, exchanges, and open-source projects update cryptography to protect digital assets before practical quantum attacks emerge.

Safeguarding cryptocurrency by disclosing quantum vulnerabilities responsibly | Hacker News Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Safeguarding cryptocurrency by disclosing quantum vulnerabilities responsibly ( research.google ) 12 points by madars 1 hour ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: