NEAR adds ML-DSA post-quantum signatures on testnet, mainnet rollout expected within weeks

NEAR Protocol said its account system now supports the post-quantum signature algorithm ML-DSA, with no asset migration required for users. The feature is already live on testnet and is expected to reach mainnet in the coming weeks. The update centers on account-level support rather than a separate migration path, which means existing users would not need to move funds to use the new setup once it is deployed more broadly. NEAR also said the Near One team is working on NEP-655, a proposal that generates implicit accounts from the hash of an account’s initial state. The stated goal is to avoid exposing a public key or public key hash on-chain. In parallel, the team is designing a scalable signature mechanism for the NEAR Intents wallet contract. It is also developing a Q-day recovery registration mechanism for blockchains that do not yet support post-quantum keys. The update was carried by Techub News, citing Wushuo Blockchain.