Hoskinson Charts Cardano’s Path To Quantum Resistance

In a live broadcast entitled “Postcardo”, the founder of ADA Charles Hoskinson has developed a road map to make the Blockchain quantity. His remarks come amid rapid developments in quantum computing devices, including Microsoft and other heavy weights, as well as the newly released US government standards for encryption after Questom.

Hoskinson opened a class By highlighting the frequency of rapid progress in quantum computing: “The quantum computer world increases a little, and a lot of amazing magic things happen … I think that within 5-10 years, we may make great progress to the point where we really have to Begin to think about updating and updating the encryption.

He also referred to the recent measures conducted by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), which, in August 2024, laid the finishing touches of the United States government also (…) the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) gathered proactively (…) Some criteria. “

NIST has published the criteria for processing new federal information (FIPS) 203, 204, 205 and 206, which define algorithms aimed at resisting quantum attacks. Hoskinson noted the importance of this for the global encryption community, as these standards are likely to stimulate devices manufacturers to integrate specialized circuits that can deal with post -quarter algorithms more efficiently.

Currently, the Cardano Security Model – like most major Blockchains – is highly prepared on the elliptical curve encoding. Hoskinson warned that the Shor algorithm, which can work on quantum computers on a large scale, is a theoretical threat to the elliptical curve systems:

“The problem is that we have this thing called the Shor (…) algorithm if you have a quantum computer, it can kill the security of that (the elliptical curve) (…) so what a lot of people do in the Blockchain space is saying,” Well, we got a post -quarter signing scheme, so we are fine. “But this cannot be further from the truth.”

He emphasized that security in the post -quarter world extends beyond the mere replacement of a signing plan for another. Instead, Blockchains should define comprehensive security models that are considering the type of liabilities they will face-a quantum discount also contains capabilities such as side canal attacks, devices infiltration, or even “unmissible power” force attempts against the old stored data.

The three -step plan for Cardano

Hoskinson has a clear three -phase approach to the transfer of Cardano to a completely resistant system over the coming years.

1. Development of a quantum model

Cardano Cardinoes Construction Protocols must be reviewed versus “ecclesiastical quantum discount”. This means systematically reviewing each algorithm of potential weaknesses as soon as a capable quantum computer appears.

First, we have to develop a safe quantum model for Cardano, the matter ends, so we will review all the algorithms that Cardano uses and we ask any of them weak (…) in itself is an interesting question, because there are different opinions in the encryption community about what it should be We assume it is the quantum discount that he can do. “

2. separate Cardano to two series

The following Hoskinson suggested creating a separate post-quarter-layer “Meta” chain that can serve as a fixed checkpoint system for the main chain of Cardano. “You want to separate Cardano into two pieces: There is Cardano (the main chain) (…) Then we have a pre -proof chain (…) mainly it is run as a history audit record so that you have a system that does not repeat with signatures related to the original date. Over time, it is possible This becomes a series of programming evidence.

He referred to Mithril – current technology in Cardano to generate integrated state certificates – as a possible starting point. The Mithril update by using the QUANTUM signing chart will create a secure companion for the main chain based on the classic elliptical curve without disrupting its performance immediately.

Hoskinson also mentioned new innovations such as Lattice Fold Plus – “Foldable Plan” from Dan Boneh and Binyu Chen researchers – which can provide strong encoding tools for this future proof series.

3. Full integration

Finally, as soon as the new proof chain ripens and post -quarter plans become more efficient (and gaining devices support), Cardano can integrate these elements into the main chain. “Then the third stage is the final integration (…) as PQSS plans have become more advanced in addition to the development of VRF after a quarter (…) We can put it into the series and integrate the definition chain and the main series together.”

This last stage will require a large recreation for Cardano's basic protocols, and possibly reconsideration of the extended UTXO model and merge new authentication data structures or professor's book structure.

Hoskinson warned that post-quarter algorithms are usually slower 5-10 times and larger signatures from their classic elliptical curved counterparts. However, they have been optimistic that devices manufacturers – which are implemented by the final standards of NIST – will include specialized departments to accelerate these new encryption technologies.

“We had to wait for NIST to say,“ Yu Doug, we have criteria now, ”(…) because they are now here, the devices manufacturers will start building the capabilities designated for acceleration (post -quarter signing plans), and Hoskinson has commented.

He also explained that there is no safe algorithm forever in the face of continuous progress in computing. This dynamic reality “cat and mouse” is common in encryption: “Quantum computers are just another bomb, and the puzzle machine is classic encryption (…) It is an eternal journey and will never stop.”

According to Hoskinson, the time frame of Kardano's transfer will extend for several years:

• 2025-2026: Establishing an official research agenda and determining the quantum security model for Cardano.
• Mid-time (2-3 years): Build a post-quarter proof series (for example, via Mithril) to check and check point in the main series.
• In the long run (3+ years): merging chains, adopting VRFS after a quarter and signing plans throughout, and perhaps renewing the professor's book model.

The conclusion of his observations, Hoskinson stressed the need to cooperate inside and outside the Cardano ecosystem. Discussions are expected in Interestt (Cardano Governance Currency), Technical Guidance Committee (TSC), and with encryption leadership in institutions such as Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Edinburgh University.

“Kardano is not caught with his pants below (…) We have some of the best encodes in the world who work in IO (…) It is an essential thing, and each protocol must be verified systematically,” Cardano founder concluded.

At the time of the press, ADA was traded at $ 0.797.

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