a16z Report: Recommends Blockchain Differentiation in Response to Quantum Computing Threats

ChainCatcher News — Although quantum computers pose a long-term threat to cryptography, the actual risks are generally exaggerated. The report indicates that the likelihood of “cryptographically relevant quantum computers” capable of breaking modern encryption systems appearing before 2030 is extremely low. a16z recommends the immediate deployment of hybrid cryptography schemes to counter “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” (HNDL) attacks, but blockchains do not need to rush to adopt post-quantum signature technologies, as digital signatures are not affected by HNDL attacks. Bitcoin faces unique challenges due to its slow governance mechanisms and a large amount of potentially abandoned quantum-vulnerable coins, requiring early planning for migration paths. Privacy chains, which encrypt transaction data, have a more urgent need for post-quantum protection. The report emphasizes that achieving current security and addressing vulnerabilities are more pressing threats than the distant risk of quantum computing, and it puts forward seven concrete recommendations to help the industry address quantum challenges. #成长值抽奖赢iPhone17和周边