Unlike many networks, Solana users don't need to go into "bunker mode" ahead of an accelerated quantum timeline or class | Hanami
Unlike many networks, Solana users don't need to go into "bunker mode" ahead of an accelerated quantum timeline or classical attack provided by AI.
Solana uses Ed25519, where each signing key is derived by hashing a secret seed. Breaking the curve, whether by a quantum computer or a classical attack, would expose the derived key, but not the seed, and seeds are never exposed onchain. With a one-time network upgrade, rightful owners could prove knowledge of their seed using a hash-based proof and move their accounts to a safe signature scheme. A working proof of concept already exists: https://github.com/anza-xyz/cryptography/tree/master/experimental/ed25519-pokos.
Solana remains secure today and has a defined path forward.