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Zcash Targets Full Post-Quantum Upgrade Within 12 to 18 Months

Open Development Lab CEO Josh Swihart said Zcash aims for a full post-quantum upgrade within 12 to 18 months, with quantum-recoverable wallets expected within one month as shielded usage reaches 30% and cross-chain inflows remain strong.

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Summary

Zcash continues to target a full post-quantum cryptography upgrade within 12 to 18 months, according to Open Development Lab CEO Josh Swihart, while quantum-recoverable wallets are expected within one month as a nearer-term security measure. The network has also published a broader quantum-resistant roadmap, underscoring long-term planning around the potential threat quantum computing poses to current cryptographic systems. In parallel, shielded pool usage has reached a record 30%, which the report says reflects rising institutional interest, and the source adds that cross-chain inflows into the Zcash ecosystem have remained strong.

Terms & Concepts
  • Post-quantum cryptography: Encryption methods designed to remain secure against attacks from quantum computers, which could threaten some current cryptographic systems.
  • Quantum-recoverable wallets: Wallets designed to help users recover or protect funds if quantum computing begins to undermine current cryptographic security.
  • Cross-chain inflows: Asset transfers moving from one blockchain network to another, often used as a gauge of interoperability and user activity across ecosystems.