Zcash developer Zakura said a quantum-resistant signature scheme is planned for Zcash transparent payments in January 2026, with the proposal aimed at protecting funds after keys are exposed during spending. The plan focuses on the transparent side of the network, where about 70% of issued ZEC currently sits in the transparent pool.
The proposal came after Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warned that AI could break crypto wallet signatures within months. The update, as cited by CoinDesk and relayed by Techub, is centered on a specific security problem in transparent transactions: keys become public when coins are spent. Zakura’s proposal is intended to address that exposure rather than the shielded side of the network.
No additional implementation details were disclosed in the brief update, but the timeline and target area were made clear: January 2026, transparent payments, and the public portion of the Zcash network.
Zcash developer Zakura said a quantum-resistant signature scheme is planned for Zcash transparent payments in January 2026. The proposal is meant to protect payments after keys are exposed when funds are spent.
The plan was put forward after Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warned that AI could break crypto wallet signatures within months.
Focus is on the transparent pool
About 70% of issued ZEC is currently held in Zcash’s transparent pool, so the effort will concentrate on the public side of the network.
The update was cited by CoinDesk and relayed by Techub.
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