Charles Hoskinson Says Post-Quantum Crypto Is Ready—but Blockchain Speed Isn’t

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Post-quantum cryptography tools exist, but early adoption could sharply reduce blockchain performance.
Hoskinson says timing and hardware readiness matter more than cryptographic availability.
Unclear quantum timelines force networks to balance future security against current efficiency.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has cautioned that building blockchain networks for post-quantum cryptography involves clear performance trade-offs, arguing that the key question for developers is not whether the tools exist, but when adopting them becomes practical.

In comments on the emerging debate over quantum-resistant upgrades, Hoskinson said cryptographic standards designed to withstand future quantum attacks are already available. However, he stressed that deploying them prematurely could reduce network efficiency if supporting hardware is not yet in place.