Ethereum developers accelerate quantum resistance roadmap to 2028, one year ahead of schedule.
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At Ethereum's Devcon 8 Opening Ceremony, Justin Drake outlined an accelerated timeline for quantum resistance, targeting December 2028 for completing the network's post-quantum and post-AI transition. This represents a one-year acceleration from the previously planned schedule.
The roadmap involves shipping three forks following Glassnode within a 24-month window to achieve this transition. This phased approach aims to integrate cryptographic upgrades and AI-related safeguards into Ethereum's core protocol.
The specific mechanics of how the three forks will be sequenced, which components of post-quantum cryptography will be prioritized, and how validator and application-layer readiness will be coordinated remain unspecified. The feasibility of executing three major forks on this timeline and potential impacts on network participants have not yet been detailed.