StarkWare CEO proposes a five-step action plan, calling on the crypto industry to address the potential threat of quantum computing

Deep Tide TechFlow News, February 22 — StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson spoke on X about the potential impact of quantum computing on the encryption industry, calling for multi-chain ecosystems, including Bitcoin, to proactively deploy post-quantum security upgrades, and proposed a five-step action plan:

1. Recognize the threat, clearly acknowledge that once quantum computers mature, they will pose a serious challenge to existing public key cryptography systems, and take decisive actions to implement countermeasures.

2. Strengthen education and information dissemination by systematically studying the current state of quantum computing development and feasible post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions, and promote related knowledge within the community to enhance overall awareness.

3. Organize resources and support collaboration with post-quantum cryptography experts, promote multiple research and engineering practices, and provide funding and community initiative support for relevant projects.

4. Consult expert advice and establish standards, with experts proposing specific technical routes, including new signature algorithm standards and the appropriate post-quantum security levels required for hash functions.

5. Drive protocol and infrastructure upgrades by introducing new quantum-resistant signature mechanisms at the core protocol layer, and ensure compatibility and integration with wallets and other critical infrastructure for a smooth transition.