Is Your Wallet Safe? Ethereum Foundation Launches Post-Quantum Security Team 2026
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated Post-Quantum security team in 2026, backed by $2 million in prizes. Learn about the engineering shift to protect crypto wallets.
The quantum threat is no longer a distant shadow. On January 24, 2026, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) signaled a massive strategic shift by forming a dedicated Post Quantum (PQ) team to safeguard the network's future.
Ethereum’s Active Defense Against Quantum Threats
Led by Thomas Coratger and supported by leanVM developer Emile, the new team moves Ethereum from background research into an active engineering phase. Researcher Justin Drake noted that while the threat remains long-term, the time required to transition users safely demands immediate action.
Engineering Push: $2 Million in Prizes and Testnets
To accelerate development, the EF is putting its capital to work. They've announced two $1 million prizes: the Poseidon Prize for hash function hardening and the Proximity Prize for general post-quantum initiatives. This brings the total immediate funding to $2 million.
- Bi-weekly developer sessions focusing on post-quantum transactions.
- Live multi-client consensus dev networks testing quantum resistance.
- Advanced research into transaction signature aggregation via leanVM.
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