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Algorand warns financial markets need post-quantum readiness

  • —Algorand: quantum computers could derive private keys from exposed public keys
  • —The post cites a March 2026 Google Quantum AI research paper
  • —Some estimates put a practical quantum machine as soon as 2029
  • —Algorand has used Falcon in State Proofs every 256 rounds since 2022
Why it matters: Post-quantum migration touches wallets, custodians and exchanges, not just protocol upgrades.
Source: Blockchain.News