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Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking

Decrypt·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking

Ethereum developers propose a deposit contract overhaul to quantum-proof staking. The proposal would let validator keys grow to 8,192 bytes and adds a switch that permanently retires today's BLS signatures. This upgrade aims to enhance security against future quantum computing threats, ensuring long-term staking integrity.

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