The claim addresses concerns about computational expenses typically associated with post-quantum cryptography compared to traditional alternatives.
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The Solana Foundation has partnered with Project Eleven to prototype quantum-resistant blockchain transactions on a dedicated testnet. The security company completed a full quantum computing threat assessment before implementing post-quantum digital signatures.
Project Eleven's testnet implementation demonstrated that end-to-end quantum-resistant transactions function at scale, according to Tuesday's announcement. The claim addresses concerns about computational expenses typically associated with post-quantum cryptography compared to traditional alternatives.
Solana's network currently uses Ed25519 digital signatures, which face potential vulnerabilities from quantum computers. The testnet explores migration pathways before quantum threats materialize in production environments.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology endorsed three post-quantum encryption standards in August 2024. Federal Information Processing Standards 203, 204, and 205 provide frameworks for organizations transitioning to quantum-resistant systems.
Solana Foundation Vice President of Technology Matt Sorg said the mission focuses on protecting digital assets from quantum risk. Most major crypto ecosystems share similar priorities as the technology advances.
Cloudflare testing in 2024 found FIPS 204 costs nearly five times more to sign than Ed25519 but verifies twice as fast. RSA-2048 signs slower than both while verifying slightly faster than FIPS 204.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin estimated a 20% chance that quantum computers break current cryptography before 2030. Other experts project longer timelines, with estimates ranging from 20 to 40 years before practical quantum threats emerge.
The testnet results provide evidence that Solana can implement quantum resistance without sacrificing the network's performance characteristics. Implementation specifics remain under development as the foundation evaluates standards.
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