EF researcher explains Ethereum's plan to tackle the quantum threat
Fri Feb 06 2026
In episode 60 of The Crypto Beat, Kelvin and Tim were joined by Thomas Coratger, post-quantum team lead at the Ethereum Foundation, to break down how Ethereum is preparing for quantum computing with a 2030 target for shipping post-quantum resistant consensus. He explains how AI is accelerating both defense and offense in this race, and warns that bridges and DeFi oracles are particularly vulnerable weak points that could cascade failures across the entire crypto ecosystem.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - The Grind
07:36 - Lean Ethereum
10:29 - Quantum Threat
17:00 - 2030 Roadmap
20:15 - Quantum Winter
25:05 - Bridge Risks
35:25 - User Migration
42:20 - AI Workflow
48:19 - Rapid Fire
Guest links:
Thomas Coratger - https://x.com/tcoratger
Ethereum Foundation - https://x.com/ethereumfndn
Tim Copeland - https://x.com/timccopeland
Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks
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In episode 60 of The Crypto Beat, Kelvin and Tim were joined by Thomas Coratger, post-quantum team lead at the Ethereum Foundation, to break down how Ethereum is preparing for quantum computing with a 2030 target for shipping post-quantum resistant consensus. He explains how AI is accelerating both defense and offense in this race, and warns that bridges and DeFi oracles are particularly vulnerable weak points that could cascade failures across the entire crypto ecosystem. OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - The Grind 07:36 - Lean Ethereum 10:29 - Quantum Threat 17:00 - 2030 Roadmap 20:15 - Quantum Winter 25:05 - Bridge Risks 35:25 - User Migration 42:20 - AI Workflow 48:19 - Rapid Fire Guest links: Thomas Coratger - https://x.com/tcoratger Ethereum Foundation - https://x.com/ethereumfndn Tim Copeland - https://x.com/timccopeland Kelvin Sparks - https://x.com/imyoungsparks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 https://www.theblock.co/newsletters --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://theblock.co/campus