Solana Testnet Trial of Post-Quantum Signatures Shows Major Speed Drop

According to CoinDesk, a testnet experiment by Project Eleven and the Solana Foundation found post-quantum signatures sharply reduced throughput while significantly increasing signature size.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Post-quantum signatures: Cryptographic signatures designed to resist attacks from quantum computers that could break many current encryption methods.
  • Testnet: A non-production blockchain environment used to trial upgrades and technical changes without affecting the live network.
  • Public key: A cryptographic identifier used to verify signatures and receive assets; its design can affect network security assumptions.