BSC’s quantum defense works. The trade-off is 40% slower transaction throughput.
BSC successfully tested quantum-resistant cryptography, but this resulted in a 40% decrease in transaction throughput. The larger signatures required for quantum safety increased data loads, creating a bottleneck for user transactions. Other blockchains are also exploring quantum defenses, highlighting the trade-off between security and speed.
- ▪BSC's quantum-security test showed a 40% drop in transaction throughput due to larger data signatures.
- ▪The test replaced ECDSA and BLS12-381 signatures with quantum-resistant alternatives.
- ▪Other blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and TRON are pursuing different strategies for post-quantum security.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBSC’s quantum defense works. The trade-off is 40% slower transaction throughput.BSC’s quantum-security test worked, but bigger transaction data slowed network throughput by about 40%.By Sam Reynolds|Edited by Jamie CrawleyUpdated May 19, 2026, 12:12 p.m. Published May 19, 2026, 10:52 a.m. 3 min readMake preferred on What to know: The Binance-founded BNB Chain successfully tested quantum-resistant cryptography but saw transaction throughput drop by about 40% as larger signatures increased data loads.The experiment showed validator systems can be upgraded efficiently, but ordinary user transactions become the main bottleneck when quantum-safe signatures are added.Other major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum…
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