Living definition
What is NEAR Protocol Quantum-Safe Signing (Upgrade 2.13, ML-DSA/FIPS-204)?
Post-Quantum CryptographySecurity & Identity
- As of
- 2026-10-01
- Revision
- 2026-10-06.1
- Method
- v1.4.0
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 2026-10-01, verified readiness is 35 (claimed 55, reported 35, gap 20) — Strong evidence strength; current signals suggest Suitable for controlled evaluation of post-quantum account signing.
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
Codex — delegated editorial approver (operator authorization 2026-10-06)
- Dataset
- 2026-10-06.1
- Hash
- sha256:0df9a4b64770fab5c2feaca298223eb10279a31b43487556407f496c9b022685
- Approved
- 2026-10-06