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Circle Unveils Quantum-Resistant Roadmap for Arc L1
Circle released a phased post-quantum security roadmap for its Arc L1 blockchain, targeting quantum-resistant wallets and opt-in post-quantum signature schemes at the 2026 mainnet launch, with validator-level protections and hardware security measures slated for subsequent phases. Recent research from Google and Caltech suggests quantum computers capable of breaking cryptographic schemes may arrive ahead of prior projections, with Google claiming such machines could compromise Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography in nine minutes. Across the broader ecosystem, Google's research ranks Algorand as the most quantum-ready blockchain, while Ethereum and Solana teams are exploring mitigation strategies, and the Bitcoin community remains divided on necessary precautions. Arc's public testnet has drawn over 100 institutional participants, including BlackRock, Visa, and Anthropic, with the chain targeting enterprise access to USDC-denominated services.
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