Ethereum Foundation Elevates Quantum-Resistant Security to Top Strategic Priority

Odaily reported that the Ethereum Foundation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Post-Quantum team, led by Thomas Coratger and supported by leanVM cryptographer Emile, elevating quantum-resistant security to the highest strategic priority. Researcher Justin Drake stated that Ethereum is transitioning from long-term background research to active engineering implementation, including launching bi-weekly quantum-resistant transaction developer meetings and running a multi-client quantum-resistant consensus test network.

The Ethereum Foundation is also increasing financial and community investment, planning to launch two cryptography awards of $1 million each, and hosting multiple quantum-resistant related community events and educational programs in 2026. The Ethereum Foundation emphasized that although quantum threats remain a medium-to-long-term risk, blockchain needs to prepare in advance to ensure wallet security and smooth network upgrades.