The Defiant reports that Ethereum developer Justin Drake aims for a post-quantum transition by December 2028. This plan includes a proposed fork sequence to enhance three protocol layers. However, the migration of existing wallets will be addressed separately, indicating a complex transition process ahead.

Based on the The Defiant report; not independently verified.

Source published: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:38:56 GMT

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