Crypto watchers, take note: Solana is taking quantum threats seriously. The Solana Foundation just teamed up with Project Eleven, a post-quantum security firm, to run a testnet featuring end-to-end quantum-resistant transactions.
According to the announcement, the pilot proved that post-quantum digital signatures can be practical and scalable a major claim given the heavy computational demands of quantum-resistant cryptography.
SOLANA QUANTUM-PROOF CON PROJECT ELEVEN 🔒🔥#SOLANA lancia Project Eleven con esperti post-quantistici: test di firme resistenti ai #quantum su testnet.
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The partnership comes amid growing concern over when quantum computers could threaten today’s public key systems. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin estimates a 20% chance of a breakthrough before 2030, while Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back thinks serious threats are 20–40 years away.
Either way, top blockchains are preparing early.
Solana’s pilot follows NIST’s 2024 endorsement of three post-quantum standards (FIPS 203–205). Benchmarks show that while signing operations are slower, verification speeds improve, highlighting the trade-offs developers must navigate.
The move also positions Solana as a leader among high-throughput blockchains experimenting with real-world post-quantum protections. Questions remain—algorithm choices, wallet migration, hardware impacts but the pilot sends a clear message: quantum readiness is no longer theoretical.
For now, Solana is showing the industry that post-quantum crypto isn’t just science fiction, it’s a practical step toward securing digital assets for the next decade and beyond.
