Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) Foundation has elevated post-quantum security to a top strategic priority for the Ethereum network.
The move shifts years of background research into a visible engineering push aimed at future-proofing user safety.
A dedicated Post-Quantum team has been formed to coordinate protocol upgrades, tooling, and community readiness.
The initiative reflects growing sensitivity across crypto markets to quantum computing risk headlines.
While the immediate threat remains distant, timelines for defensive preparation are tightening.
EF researcher Justin Drake outlined the strategy in a public briefing on network security planning.
Drake said the new team will be led by Thomas Coratger with technical support from Emile.
He highlighted Emile’s role in developing leanVM as central to Ethereum’s post-quantum roadmap.
Timelines are accelerating and Ethereum should move into a build phase rather than keep work in the background.
Justin Drake said.
Quantum computing relies on novel processors that could one day break current cryptographic standards faster than classical machines.