Ethereum to Transition from Post-Quantum Cryptographic Hash Functions to Conventional Types

2026/08/16 18:04

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Ethereum to Transition from Post-Quantum Cryptographic Hash Functions to Conventional Types

Simplifying Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Functions

Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake announced on the 13th that the Ethereum mainnet (L1) will transition its hash functions from Poseidon to conventional hash functions. This shift is expected to enhance Ethereum's security while maintaining a lean (slim and efficient) framework.

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