Ethereum prioritizes post‑quantum security; PQ team and two $1 million initiatives

On 25 January 2026, the Ethereum Foundation made post‑quantum security a core long‑term priority. A dedicated PQ team led by cryptography engineer Thomas Coratger, with support from Emile of leanVM, is advancing developer work, funding two $1 million initiatives, and coordinating experimental consensus tests to harden the network against future quantum risks.