XRP Ledger proposes quantum‑resistant account upgrade to protect users

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Built from 2 sources 10 Nov 2026 · 12:09 UTC 1 min read Main editor: Earl Jacobson

The XRP Ledger Foundation has proposed a quantum‑resistant account upgrade. The design lets users add a NIST‑approved ML‑DSA‑44 signing key and disable existing keys without extra transaction fees. A migration study is scheduled for the first half of 2027. Ripple aims to achieve full quantum protection for the ledger by 2028.

Key points

XRP Ledger has proposed a quantum‑resistant account upgrade.
The upgrade allows users to add a NIST‑approved ML‑DSA‑44 signing key and disable existing keys.
Users will not incur higher transaction fees for the added security.
A migration study is planned for the first half of 2027.
Ripple targets full quantum protection for the ledger by 2028.

Why it matters

The upgrade would enhance wallet security against future quantum attacks without increasing costs, helping maintain confidence in XRP transactions.

What's unclear

Performance test results for the quantum‑resistant signatures have not been published.

The exact activation date of the upgrade after the migration study is not disclosed.

Price context · XRP

At publication

$1.08

Now

$1.08

Change since

+0.19%

7 days · dashed line = publication

Sources · 2 publishers

CoinGape Tier 2 First report 09:59 UTC

XRP Ledger Unveils Quantum-Resistant Account Upgrade as Ripple Targets Full Protection by 2028

U.Today Tier 2 10:50 UTC

XRP Ledger Introduces Quantum-Proof Security Upgrade to Users

Coverage timeline

Nov 10, 09:59First reported by CoinGape
Nov 10, 10:50Also reported by U.Today
Nov 10, 12:09CryptoVideos brief published

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