Nervos Foundation (@RunningCKB): We are happy to share that Nervos CKB is quantum-adaptive! Post-quantum cryptography is now available to any user of CKB.

We are happy to share that Nervos CKB is quantum-adaptive! Post-quantum cryptography is now available to any user of CKB. SPHINCS+, a NIST-standardized hash-based cryptography algorithm, was deployed as an on-chain script without requiring consensus changes or soft/hard forks. (https://github.com/cryptape/quantum-resistant-lock-script) @quantumpurse, a self-custodial CKB wallet for Linux/Mac/Windows, is the first cryptocurrency wallet to support SPHINCS+. It offers the highest level of post-quantum security available today, with compatibility for the decades to come. While conversation and coordination around the potential quantum threat will continue to grow, CKB’s flexibility has allowed for seamless adaptation to these new demands. CKB has been prepared to face the potential threat posed by quantum computers since launch. This implementation demonstrates the quiet strength of the Nervos project: headline-worthy functionality with no high-stakes discussions or coordinated upgrades, using well-vetted standard libraries and tools, done through an open source community of developers. We look forward to sharing more about its unique design and the RISC-V virtual machine, CKB VM, in the coming weeks. Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to the @Cryptape and @quantumpurse developers on this historic achievement.