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Living definition

What is NEAR Protocol Quantum-Safe Signing (Upgrade 2.13, ML-DSA/FIPS-204)?

Post-Quantum Cryptography Security & Identity

As of
2026-08-20
Revision
2026-08-17.1
Method
v1.3.0

Definition

The term, in context

AI-assisted draft · approved dataset

NEAR Protocol quantum-safe signing adds ML-DSA, the lattice-based signature scheme specified in FIPS 204, to the blockchain's key model so transactions can be authorized with a post-quantum key rather than only an elliptic-curve one. Delivered in protocol upgrade 2.13, it extends the signature verification path enforced by validators under consensus rules, letting accounts hold quantum-resistant credentials.

Live readiness status

Status as of the current dateline

AI-assisted assembly · derived results

As of 2026-08-20, verified readiness is 62 (claimed 72, reported 69, gap 10) — Strong evidence strength; current signals suggest Track; not yet.

The readiness fact belongs to the canonical Readiness Verdict for NEAR Protocol Quantum-Safe Signing (Upgrade 2.13, ML-DSA/FIPS-204).

Dataset approval

Human editorial release

pragma.vision editorial — standing authorization (operator dev@soft.house, 2026-07-17)

Dataset
2026-08-17.1
Hash
sha256:0c37108a182f510fc8cf4d1dfc3a30339f2b59e62654201edea2f530a268707e
Approved
2026-08-17

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