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Cardano Blockchain Founder Charles Hoskinson says the crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for the next major technological threat.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the Consensus Miami event, Hoskinson warned there is now more than a 50% chance that commercial quantum computing systems capable of breaking current digital security standards could emerge before 2033.<\/p>\n

Quantum Computing Isn\u2019t \u201cFuture Generation Problem\u201d<\/h2>\n

Most blockchain networks today, including Bitcoin and many major cryptocurrencies, rely on traditional cryptographic systems to secure wallets, private keys, and transaction signatures.<\/p>\n

Hoskinson warned<\/a> that sufficiently advanced quantum computers could eventually break many of those protections using algorithms powerful enough to solve complex mathematical problems far faster than modern computers.<\/p>\n

If that happens, attackers could potentially gain unauthorized wallet access, forge digital signatures, or disrupt blockchain consensus systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hoskinson specifically warned that the industry should no longer treat quantum computing as a \u201cfuture generation problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cardano Is Already Preparing for Quantum Threats<\/h2>\n

According to Hoskinson<\/a>, Cardano is already building quantum-resistant security systems into its long-term roadmap.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have a whole research agenda on a quantum strategy with a lot of really good bells and whistles, and tons of partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The network is focusing heavily on lattice-based cryptography, a newer form of encryption considered much harder for quantum systems to break compared to older cryptographic models.<\/p>\n

Hoskinson also confirmed Cardano plans to integrate U.S. federal quantum-resistant cryptography standards known as FIPS 203 through 206.<\/p>\n

These standards are designed to protect digital systems against future quantum attacks while strengthening private keys, transaction signatures, and blockchain consensus security.<\/p>\n

Hoskinson: Bitcoin Need Major Upgrades Too<\/h2>\n

Hoskinson also pointed toward possible future upgrades for Bitcoin itself.<\/p>\n

He referenced Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-361, a proposed plan designed to gradually migrate Bitcoin users from legacy wallet addresses toward quantum-resistant alternatives over several years.<\/p>\n

According to Hoskinson, Cardano could implement similar migration systems relatively easily through scheduled hard fork upgrades.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s very easy for us to facilitate that migration path. It\u2019s just a hard fork, we do them every year.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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