Zcash developers plan January deployment of quantum-resistant payment support, targeting addresses holding 70% of ZEC supply.
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Zcash developers are targeting January for deployment of quantum-resistant payment support, with an initial focus on public addresses that hold approximately 70% of the ZEC supply. The move follows security concerns that prompted recent precautions.
The protocol update aims to introduce cryptographic methods resistant to potential quantum computing threats. By concentrating initial rollout on the addresses representing the majority of circulating supply, developers can test and validate the new payment mechanism across the most significant portion of the network's value before broader deployment.
The specific implementation timeline, technical architecture, and whether the rollout will extend to additional address categories or the full network remain to be detailed as the January target date approaches.