Ethereum Foundation Launches Post-Quantum Security Team and $2 Million PQ Initiative in 2026

The Ethereum Foundation has created a dedicated post-quantum security team led by researcher Thomas Coratger to address potential risks from future quantum computers. The initiative includes $2 million in funding split between the Poseidon hash function prize and a broader PQ cryptography program, with protocol-level upgrades planned for wallets, accounts, validators and smart contracts.