The developer from the Dogecoin Foundation officially began preparations to face the threat of quantum computer technology to network security (12/04). Ed Tubbs, one of the main developers of Dogecoin, stated that the team is currently experimenting with quantum-proof transaction delivery methods on the second largest Proof of Work based blockchain.
The method being tested involves embedding a cryptographic fingerprint into standard Dogecoin transactions using the OP_RETURN field. Through this way, users will be able to send transactions while marking them as quantum-resistant transactions. Although still in the early experimental phase, Tubbs confirmed that real post-quantum evidence has already begun to emerge on the Dogecoin mainnet.
This precautionary step was taken following warnings from Google researchers who stated that advancements in quantum machines in the future could potentially break the encryption of major crypto assets in a short time. While the Bitcoin and Ethereum communities are still debating the best strategies, Dogecoin developers have chosen to start building technical foundations earlier in the crypto industry.
