- Algorand plans network-wide quantum security upgrades with a 2027 completion target.
- Native Falcon-1024 accounts and quantum-resistant staking arrive in Q3 2026.
- Roadmap aligns with the rising global adoption of quantum-safe cryptography standards.
Algorand has outlined a plan to make its blockchain resistant to future quantum computing threats by the end of 2027, setting a timeline that puts its transition ahead of several government deadlines to adopt quantum-safe cryptography.
The roadmap covers a broad range of network functions, including user accounts, wallets, staking, developer tools, and the consensus infrastructure that supports blockchain operations.
According to the outline, the first objectives are planned for the third quarter of 2026. The protocol release scheduled for that period will introduce native post-quantum accounts, allowing users to create and manage quantum-resistant accounts through Pera Wallet. Software development kits used by developers will also be updated to support the new account format.
The same release is expected to enable staking directly from quantum-resistant accounts. In addition, the network plans to support multiple signature types at once, creating a structure that can accommodate both existing and newer cryptographic approaches.
Falcon Technology Expands Earlier Efforts
The new roadmap builds on work that began in 2022 when Algorand introduced State Proofs secured using Falcon, a lattice-based signature scheme designed to withstand attacks from quantum computers. The foundation stated that Falcon offers smaller signature sizes than some alternative post-quantum cryptographic methods, a factor that can be important for blockchain networks where data efficiency is a major concern.
Under the new plan, native Falcon-1024 accounts will be introduced alongside hybrid account options. These hybrid accounts will allow users to combine traditional cryptographic keys with post-quantum keys within the same account structure.
Algorand also stated that Falcon accounts will ensure compatibility with standard wallet features, including mnemonic backup systems commonly used by blockchain users.
Government Deadlines Shape Planning
The roadmap arrives as governments and cybersecurity agencies continue preparing for the transition to quantum-safe technologies. France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, plans to stop certifying products that do not include quantum-resistant encryption beginning in 2027.
In the United States, the National Security Agency has set 2027 as the start date for deploying approved quantum-resistant algorithms in new national security systems. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is moving toward the phase-out of certain legacy RSA key sizes.
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