Ethlabs proposes moving Ethereum's post-quantum upgrade to 2027
Ethereum research group Ethlabs has proposed bringing forward the network's post-quantum upgrade to 2027 from the Ethereum Foundation's previous December 2029 target, citing faster advances in AI and growing uncertainty around quantum computing risks.
The proposal, called "pqai27," aims to make Ethereum resistant to both quantum threats and AI-driven security risks. Ethlabs outlined two levels of readiness for 2027: a network with post-quantum consensus and account protection, followed by full-capacity support for post-quantum transactions and data availability.
To meet the earlier timeline, Ethlabs wants Ethereum to reconsider upgrades that are not essential to post-quantum readiness, including changes planned for the Hegotá hard fork. The group said it would withdraw its own quick slots proposal from Hegotá and redirect resources toward pqai27.
Ethereum research group Ethlabs has proposed bringing forward the network's post-quantum upgrade to 2027 from the Ethereum Foundation's previous December 2029 target, citing faster advances in AI and growing uncertainty around quantum computing risks.
The proposal, called "pqai27," aims to make Ethereum resistant to both quantum threats and AI-driven security risks. Ethlabs outlined two levels of readiness for 2027: a network with post-quantum consensus and account protection, followed by full-capacity support for post-quantum transactions and data availability.
To meet the earlier timeline, Ethlabs wants Ethereum to reconsider upgrades that are not essential to post-quantum readiness, including changes planned for the Hegotá hard fork. The group said it would withdraw its own quick slots proposal from Hegotá and redirect resources toward pqai27.