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What is the main reason users avoid Solana's Winternitz Vault by end of 2025?
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Solana Implements Quantum-Resistant Winternitz Vault Using Hash-Based Signatures and New Keys Per Transaction
Jan 3, 2025, 09:28 PM
Solana has introduced a new feature called the Winternitz Vault, which makes its blockchain network quantum resistant. This development, announced by Solana developers, utilizes a hash-based signature system to generate new keys for each transaction, thereby protecting users' funds from potential future attacks by quantum computers. The system works by generating 32 private key scalars and hashing each one 256 times to create a public key. The implementation of this cryptographic technique is an optional feature for users, who must choose to store their funds in these quantum-resistant vaults rather than in standard Solana wallets. This move positions Solana at the forefront of blockchain security against the looming threat of quantum computing.
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