Wu Shuo learned that the official Arc team issued a statement stating that Circle released a post-quantum security white paper, proposing a phased security roadmap for Arc, USDC, smart contracts, validators, and infrastructure systems. The white paper states that quantum computing may pose long-term risks to blockchain signatures, validator keys, smart contracts, and network communication. Circle plans to support SLH-DSA signature verification in Arc and allow USDC smart contracts to continue supporting ECDSA interactions during the transition period, while enabling post-quantum signatures. Circle indicated that the final switch timing will depend on ecosystem readiness, regulatory requirements, and quantum risk assessments, and the related roadmap may still be adjusted.

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CancelingOrdersIsLikeBreathing
· 7h ago
SLH-DSA sounds overwhelming—during the transition period, will the double signature cause gas to explode?
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YieldGardenKid
· 9h ago
Post-quantum security has finally moved from papers into white papers, and USDC has big ambitions.
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RugcheckRoommate
· 11h ago
Validator keys are the most dangerous; once cracked, it could lead to a chain collapse.
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LintCollector
· 11h ago
Ultimately, when will quantum computers become practical? Don't scare yourself prematurely.
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GateUser-739338fe
· 11h ago
Who is responsible for doing quantum risk assessments? Are there standards, or does everyone do their own thing?
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AlphaAfterTea
· 11h ago
Once this white paper is released, the opponent's pressure will come; whether to follow or not is the question.
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BullsAndBearsInVinyl
· 11h ago
The scope of infrastructure systems is too broad, and node operators are about to go bald.
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RetroRadio
· 11h ago
ECDSA coexistence is expected to last for several more years; compatibility remains a major challenge.
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ColdWalletUnderTheAurora
· 11h ago
Other stablecoins are still competing over yields, while Circle is directly competing over security infrastructure.
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GweiGossip
· 11h ago
Phased Roadmap = Always ready to shift blame and say it's not prepared yet haha
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