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Pera Connect 1.7.0 introduces browser extension pairing for Chrome and Brave

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Pera released version 1.7.0 of Pera Connect on October 9, 2026. The update adds a browser extension as the first connection option for dApps, replacing the previous QR code pairing step with a click-and-approve flow. It also includes improved signing and updated Sign in with Algorand support for developers.

The web extension is available for Chrome and Brave.

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Pera Web Extension beta opens for testing on Chrome and Brave

The Pera Web Extension beta is available on Chrome and Brave, bringing the Pera wallet to desktop browsers.

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Algorand activates native post-quantum accounts on mainnet, earning 32 mentions in Google's cryptography report

Algorand has activated native post-quantum accounts on mainnet as part of a protocol upgrade. Google and Coinbase highlighted the work in their respective coverage, with Algorand receiving 32 mentions in Google's report on post-quantum cryptography.

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Neon Forge launches PQ Attest, anchoring 16 blockchains to Algorand using Falcon-1024 post-quantum accounts

Neon Forge Ltd has launched PQ Attest, a tool that stamps confirmed transactions from 16 blockchains onto Algorand using Falcon-1024 signatures. Each stamp is a single Algorand transaction priced at $0.001 USDC, with verification free. The project went live in September 2026, built by CompX, an established Algorand DeFi developer. It is independent of the Algorand Foundation. Native Falcon-1024 accounts have been available on MainNet since August 2026.

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