Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028 (opens original article in a new tab)

Algorand Foundation announced a roadmap to make its blockchain quantum-resistant by 2027, starting with post-quantum accounts and multisignature wallets in 2026. The plan includes expanding protections to core protocol components and preparing for a future where quantum computers could threaten current cryptographic systems. Algorand aims to achieve quantum resilience before certain cryptographic standards are retired.

• Algorand Foundation unveils roadmap to make blockchain quantum-resistant by 2027
• Plans include post-quantum accounts, multisignature wallets, and staking support starting in 2026
• Blockchain networks need to prepare well before 'Q-Day' when quantum computers could break current cryptography
• Algorand aims to achieve quantum resilience before NIST retires legacy cryptographic standards