Ethereum Foundation names PQ security top priority in 2026, unveils $1M prize

The Ethereum Foundation in 2026 designated post‑quantum security as a top priority and formed a dedicated team led by Thomas Coratger with Emile (leanVM). EF outlined bi‑weekly coordination, active PQ devnets, and a $1 million Poseidon Prize, with Justin Drake saying years of research since 2019 now feed into Ethereum’s long‑term roadmap.