Solana developer announces built-in quantum resistance, claims blockchain is protected against quantum computing threats. Quantum-resistant blockchain technologies aim to address the risks posed by advanced quantum computers, which could threaten traditional cryptography.
One Solana developer made a bold claim, stating that the blockchain has achieved quantum resistance, a remarkable achievement in securing the network against potential threats.
The advancement of quantum computing is a major concern for the cryptocurrency community, as its advanced machine learning capabilities could breach the cryptographic security of digital assets.
Quantum Computing Threat? Solana Might Be Ready!
Solana’s developer suggests that the blockchain is now resistant to threats from quantum computers, putting the network ahead of the quantum security race.
Quantum resistance can be understood as the ability of cryptographic systems to withstand attacks from quantum computers. Quantum computers, which use the principles of quantum mechanics, are said to be able to solve complex mathematical problems faster than classical computers.
As it evolves, it could break the encryption methods that currently secure blockchains like Solana. However, the details of how Solana achieves this quantum resistance are still unclear.
Furthermore, Solana is off to a strong start to 2025, with the altcoin trading at $218 at press time, up nearly 18% on the week. Also, prediction market Polymarket shows an 85% chance that a Solana ETF will be approved by the SEC this year.
Ironically, the developer's announcement comes just days after Bitcoin advocate Fred Krueger said Solana would be the first to be impacted by quantum computing.
“Solana will be the first victim of the quantum,” Kruger said on December 19.
However, the quantum computing industry is making significant progress. For example, Google recently unveiled its Willow chip, a groundbreaking development in the field.
In a test, Willow performed a calculation in five minutes. However, the most powerful non-quantum supercomputers can take more than ten sextillion years to complete the same operation.
The 105-qubit chip has raised concerns about its ability to break Bitcoin’s algorithms. However, experts were quick to point out that there is no cause for concern.
“Cracking Bitcoin’s encryption would require millions of qubits—far beyond Google’s Willow chip, which has 105 qubits. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin community is already developing quantum-resistant solutions,” an expert claimed.
Will other blockchains follow suit?
As quantum computing advances, other blockchain projects are also taking steps to prepare for this possibility.
For example, Ethereum is exploring quantum-resistant solutions. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin even shared his insights on protecting the blockchain from quantum computing in the future.
In his Ethereum roadmap, Buterin focused on preparing the blockchain for the arrival of quantum computers, a technology he says could theoretically disrupt current encryption standards.
Recently, Ava Labs founder Emin Gün Sirer also suggested freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million bitcoins, citing the risks of quantum computing.
Overall, if the developer's claims are true, Solana will be a pioneer in setting the standard for quantum-resistant algorithms in blockchains.
