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East Texas A&M Unveils PQLN Post-Quantum Security for Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning, Passing 12 Node Tests

COINOTAG·October 16, 2026·1 min read
East Texas A&M Unveils PQLN Post-Quantum Security for Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning, Passing 12 Node Tests

East Texas A&M researchers unveiled PQLN, a post-quantum security layer for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The protocol passed 12 compatibility tests on rust-lightning, a leading implementation. This development aims to protect Lightning transactions from future quantum computing threats, marking a step toward quantum-resistant Bitcoin infrastructure.

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