11 September 2026, 12:52 PM
Catcrs Perspective: Viewing the Long-Term Security of Digital Assets Through Quantum-Resistance Upgrades
Recently, the Ethereum Foundation further elevated “post-quantum security” as a long-term priority at the protocol layer and clearly stated its goal of enabling the execution layer, consensus layer, and data layer of Ethereum L1 to achieve full quantum resistance before 2029. The Foundation also emphasized that, at the current stage, quantum computers are still unable to break the cryptographic systems used by Ethereum, and that this work represents security preparation years in advance. For the digital asset industry, which is increasingly moving toward long-term development, this approach of “building defenses before risks materialize” is highly representative. Catcrs has also consistently placed strong emphasis on long-term security capabilities, aiming to provide users with a more stable and sustainable digital asset experience in a market where technology continues to evolve.
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“Quantum computing” may sound distant from ordinary users, but what it truly concerns is the most fundamental layer of digital assets: cryptography. The present-day wallet signatures, account verification, and blockchain consensus all rely on existing encryption algorithms to prove that “this operation was indeed initiated by the account holder.” If sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge in the future, some traditional cryptographic algorithms could theoretically face new challenges.
However, this does not mean that users need to be concerned at present. Ethereum has officially stated that there is currently no quantum computer capable of breaking its cryptographic systems, and user funds remain secure today. The reason preparations are beginning now is that migrating cryptographic systems is not as simple as pressing a button. It involves protocols, wallets, nodes, accounts, and a large amount of infrastructure, requiring years of research, testing, and compatibility work.
This development in fact reflects the growing maturity of the digital asset industry. In the past, many technical upgrades placed greater emphasis on speed, throughput, and fees; now, more and more infrastructure projects are beginning to consider “whether they can continue operating securely ten years from now.” This long-term perspective is equally important for ordinary users. A platform worthy of long-term use should not focus only on current market conditions and the number of features, but should continuously assess new technologies, new risks, and new account protection methods that may emerge in the future.
The security that users actually encounter every day is not complex cryptographic formulas, but whether login verification is clear, whether important operations require secondary confirmation, whether abnormal behavior can be promptly alerted, and whether account status is easy to understand. The underlying technology may be complex, but the final experience presented to users should be simple and clear: which operations require confirmation, which changes deserve attention, and what status their assets are currently in.
In this regard, Catcrs places greater emphasis on integrating security mechanisms into normal usage flows, rather than making users realize their importance only after risks occur. From account verification and device management to abnormal behavior alerts and confirmation of important operations, the platform aims to make security a naturally embedded part of the user experience. Users do not need to study underlying technologies every day; through clear account status and operational feedback, they can manage their digital assets with greater peace of mind.
It is worth noting that the Ethereum Foundation has already established a dedicated post-quantum research team and is advancing related work through multi-client test networks, quantum-secure signature schemes, and other approaches. The target timeline for core infrastructure is broadly directed toward 2029. This timeline itself is not an indication that the risk is imminent, but rather shows that large-scale digital infrastructure is placing “long-term survivability” in a more important position.
The digital asset market will continue to see new technologies emerge and will also face new security challenges. What is truly worthy of long-term attention is not merely a single technological trend, but whether the entire industry has the ability to continuously upgrade and respond to change. Catcrs hopes to follow this long-term approach by continuously improving account protection, risk identification, and service experience, enabling users to use the platform smoothly today while maintaining confidence in the future. Technology will change, and markets will change, but the emphasis of a platform on security, clarity, and long-term companionship should not change with market fluctuations.
Recently, the Ethereum Foundation further elevated “post-quantum security” as a long-term priority at the protocol layer and clearly stated its goal of enabling the execution layer, consensus layer, and data layer of Ethereum L1 to achieve full quantum resistance before 2029. The Foundation also emphasized that, at the current stage, quantum computers are still unable to break the cryptographic systems used by Ethereum, and that this work represents security preparation years in advance. For the digital asset industry, which is increasingly moving toward long-term development, this approach of “building defenses before risks materialize” is highly representative. Catcrs has also consistently placed strong emphasis on long-term security capabilities, aiming to provide users with a more stable and sustainable digital asset experience in a market where technology continues to evolve.
“Quantum computing” may sound distant from ordinary users, but what it truly concerns is the most fundamental layer of digital assets: cryptography. The present-day wallet signatures, account verification, and blockchain consensus all rely on existing encryption algorithms to prove that “this operation was indeed initiated by the account holder.” If sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge in the future, some traditional cryptographic algorithms could theoretically face new challenges.
However, this does not mean that users need to be concerned at present. Ethereum has officially stated that there is currently no quantum computer capable of breaking its cryptographic systems, and user funds remain secure today. The reason preparations are beginning now is that migrating cryptographic systems is not as simple as pressing a button. It involves protocols, wallets, nodes, accounts, and a large amount of infrastructure, requiring years of research, testing, and compatibility work.
This development in fact reflects the growing maturity of the digital asset industry. In the past, many technical upgrades placed greater emphasis on speed, throughput, and fees; now, more and more infrastructure projects are beginning to consider “whether they can continue operating securely ten years from now.” This long-term perspective is equally important for ordinary users. A platform worthy of long-term use should not focus only on current market conditions and the number of features, but should continuously assess new technologies, new risks, and new account protection methods that may emerge in the future.
The security that users actually encounter every day is not complex cryptographic formulas, but whether login verification is clear, whether important operations require secondary confirmation, whether abnormal behavior can be promptly alerted, and whether account status is easy to understand. The underlying technology may be complex, but the final experience presented to users should be simple and clear: which operations require confirmation, which changes deserve attention, and what status their assets are currently in.
In this regard, Catcrs places greater emphasis on integrating security mechanisms into normal usage flows, rather than making users realize their importance only after risks occur. From account verification and device management to abnormal behavior alerts and confirmation of important operations, the platform aims to make security a naturally embedded part of the user experience. Users do not need to study underlying technologies every day; through clear account status and operational feedback, they can manage their digital assets with greater peace of mind.
It is worth noting that the Ethereum Foundation has already established a dedicated post-quantum research team and is advancing related work through multi-client test networks, quantum-secure signature schemes, and other approaches. The target timeline for core infrastructure is broadly directed toward 2029. This timeline itself is not an indication that the risk is imminent, but rather shows that large-scale digital infrastructure is placing “long-term survivability” in a more important position.
The digital asset market will continue to see new technologies emerge and will also face new security challenges. What is truly worthy of long-term attention is not merely a single technological trend, but whether the entire industry has the ability to continuously upgrade and respond to change. Catcrs hopes to follow this long-term approach by continuously improving account protection, risk identification, and service experience, enabling users to use the platform smoothly today while maintaining confidence in the future. Technology will change, and markets will change, but the emphasis of a platform on security, clarity, and long-term companionship should not change with market fluctuations.