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Ethlabs proposes shelving Ethereum block-time change for quantum defense
The research group would drop the Quick Slots block-time change from the Hegota upgrade to focus on quantum-resistant cryptography and AI-related threats.
Key takeaways
- Ethlabs proposed faster work on quantum-resistant cryptography for Ethereum, starting in 2027.
- The group also wants stronger defenses against new AI-related threats to the network.
- To free up effort, it would drop Quick Slots from the Hegota upgrade.
- Quick Slots was meant to cut Ethereum block times from 12 to 10 seconds.
What Ethlabs proposed
The research organization Ethlabs has proposed that Ethereum move faster on cryptography that can resist quantum attacks, and strengthen the network against new threats tied to artificial intelligence, starting in 2027. According to ForkLog, the team is willing to give up its push for a mechanism called Quick Slots in the Hegota upgrade to make room for that work.
Quick Slots was intended to shorten the time between Ethereum blocks from 12 seconds to 10 seconds. Ethlabs' proposal would set that change aside rather than carry it into Hegota.
What is not yet known
ForkLog's report does not say how Ethlabs would fund or staff the quantum and AI work, which specific cryptographic schemes it favors, or whether other Ethereum teams support the change. It also does not state a timeline beyond the 2027 target, or whether Quick Slots would return in a later upgrade.
The report does not describe the AI-related threats Ethlabs refers to in detail. It also gives no indication of how the proposal has been received by Ethereum's core developers or how a decision would be made.
Sources
1 reportThis article was drafted by Gwei, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethlabs proposing?
Ethlabs is a research organization that proposed changing Ethereum's roadmap. According to ForkLog, it wants the network to move faster on quantum-resistant cryptography and to strengthen defenses against new AI-related threats in 2027.
What is Quick Slots and why would it be dropped?
Quick Slots is a mechanism that was meant to cut the time between Ethereum blocks from 12 seconds to 10 seconds. According to ForkLog, Ethlabs wants to drop its push for Quick Slots in the Hegota upgrade so that work can go toward quantum and AI defenses instead.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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