TRON to become the first public blockchain with quantum-resistant security

• TRON is launching a post-quantum upgrade in response to a global threat to cryptography.
• The network is the first to move toward new security standards.
• An updated roadmap is expected soon.

The TRON blockchain has announced the launch of a post-quantum upgrade initiative, becoming the first major public network planning to integrate next-generation cryptography directly into its mainnet. This was stated by the project’s founder Justin Sun.

While Bitcoin debates whether to freeze vulnerable coins and Ethereum forms research committees, TRON is building.

Today I’m announcing that TRON is officially launching its post-quantum upgrade initiative. TRON will be the first major public blockchain to deploy…

— Justin Sun, April 14, 2026

Sun emphasized:

“Quantum security should not be a debate. It should be a feature.”

He also added that the network will ensure “no TRON user ever loses assets due to quantum threats.”

A technical roadmap for the upgrade is expected to be released soon.

Quantum race intensifies: risks for Bitcoin and the market

TRON’s move comes amid rapidly growing concerns about quantum computing and its potential impact on cryptocurrencies.

Key signals include:

• IBM has developed a 120-qubit quantum system, potentially bringing closer the end of Bitcoin’s cryptographic security;
• Google researchers warned that quantum computers may break crypto sooner than expected;
• a million-qubit quantum computer (PsiQuantum) is already under construction in the U.S., sparking debate in the crypto community.

Analysts also warn of systemic risks:

• ARK Invest estimates that up to 35% of Bitcoin supply could be at risk;
• Circle Research suggests the critical moment — the so-called Q-Day — could arrive before 2030.

The report states that quantum computers could reach power levels “capable of threatening the security of most modern blockchains.”

Amid these risks, the crypto industry is accelerating the development of protective solutions. Circle is implementing post-quantum standards in the Arc blockchain, while Cloudflare has set a deadline for full quantum security transition by 2029.

At the same time, Circle noted that several blockchains still lack realistic migration plans to post-quantum security.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin developers are already proposing new protection mechanisms — from signature changes to alternative transaction validation models.

See also: "US Senate prepares stablecoin yield agreement: progress on the CLARITY Act"

#Tron #quantum attacks

Share: