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Algorand activates native Falcon-1024 post-quantum accounts on MainNet, completing first stage of 2027 quantum-resilience roadmap

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The Algorand Foundation confirmed that native post-quantum accounts using Falcon-1024 signatures are live on MainNet. This adds to State Proofs, which have provided quantum-resistant on-chain history since 2022, making Algorand one of only two Layer-1 blockchains in the CoinMarketCap Top 100 with post-quantum cryptography running on mainnet alongside NEAR. The Foundation's roadmap targets full quantum resilience across all network components by 2027.

Completed elements of the roadmap include Falcon-1024 LogicSig accounts with corresponding support in the SDK, AlgoKit, and the Pera Wallet. In development are Falcon-512 research and hybrid LogicSig accounts. PQ consensus and a PQ VDF research paper are planned for 2027 and early 2027 respectively, subject to industry consensus.

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@algerstmehn You really realize how far ahead Algorand is when you look at post-quantum readiness across the L1s in the CMC Top 100! $ALGO has had PQC live on mainnet since 2022 with State Proofs, and even native… r/AlgorandOfficial Algorand is one of only two L1s in the CMC Top 100 with post-quantum cryptography live on mainnet! 🔐 @AlgoFoundation Algorand has been at the forefront of PQC since 2022, offering better protection for builders and users across the network. Its on-chain history is quantum-resistant via State Proofs, and native PQ… Algorand Foundation Q-Day explained: Algorand, Falcon 1024 and quantum accounts @AlgoFoundation Q-Day is approaching, and many institutions, enterprises, and blockchains have no plan in place. You see how this looks, right? On Algorand, we had a plan years ago. Now, we have post-quantum… @algerstmehn Post-quantum migration is gonna be absolutely HUGE over the next few years, with tons of businesses and institutions looking at how to migrate their infra. That's gonna create a ton of opportunities,… r/AlgorandOfficial Post-quantum readiness across leading L1s

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