Zcash Developers Target January 2027 for Quantum-Resistant Payment Rollout
Zcash developers are working toward a January 2027 target date for implementing quantum-resistant payments, initially focusing on protecting transparent ZEC transactions that represent approximately 70% of the circulating supply. The timeline remains a development goal rather than a confirmed mainnet activation date.
By T. Noe · ZecZcash News Team
Zcash developers are targeting January 2027 for the first implementation of quantum-resistant payments, with an initial focus on protecting transparent ZEC transactions, according to the source post.
Approximately 70% of the ZEC supply is currently held in transparent addresses. The quantum-resistant signatures are intended to safeguard Zcash against potential future threats posed by quantum computers.
Work on achieving quantum resistance for shielded transactions will require additional development effort beyond the initial transparent-address implementation.
The January 2027 date is described as a development target, not a confirmed mainnet activation date. Zcash is not yet fully quantum-resistant.
Key Facts
- Target Date
- January 2027
- Initial Focus
- Transparent ZEC transactions
- Affected Supply
- ~70% of ZEC supply held in transparent addresses
- Status
- Development target, not confirmed activation date