Ethereum researcher targets quantum transition by December 2028
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by Cointelegraph ·
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake said he hopes Ethereum can finish its post-quantum and post-AI transition by December 2028. That is earlier than the foundation’s current December 2029 deadline, though the roadmap is still set for review in January 2027.
Key points
- Drake presented the timeline at Devcon 8 in Mumbai.
- He said developers have 24 months to deliver three more network upgrades.
- The Ethereum Foundation’s September roadmap still lists December 2029 as the official quantum-resistance deadline.
- Drake had previously pointed to leanVM in 2027, followed by post-quantum deployments in 2028.
- Some developers have questioned whether Ethereum’s schedule is too aggressive.
Why it matters
Quantum resistance is becoming a key security milestone for major blockchains. For Ethereum, the discussion signals pressure to harden the network while balancing ambitious upgrade plans and roadmap risk.
Original headline: “Ethereum dev targets 2028 for quantum resistance, a year early”
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