XRPL advances quantum-resistant upgrade, AlphaNet testnet adopts Dilithium encryption scheme

SerumDegen · 2025-12-24T11:00:09+00:00

The AlphaNet testnet of XRP Ledger is launched, using the Dilithium algorithm to counter quantum computing threats and provide security for transactions and account data. Although it increases transaction data size and may impact performance, this move is highly attractive to large institutional users, enhancing competitiveness.

SerumDegen

2025-12-24 11:00:09

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【Crypto World】The XRP Ledger AlphaNet testnet is now officially live. The key highlight of this update is the introduction of a cryptographic scheme based on the Dilithium algorithm to address potential threats from future quantum computing. In simple terms, it’s like installing a “quantum firewall” for transaction and account data.

From a technical perspective, this move is quite forward-looking. Mainstream chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum have yet to implement substantial defenses against quantum threats, while XRPL has already taken the lead in the testnet phase. Although quantum computing is still far from maturity, this proactive infrastructure development lays a solid foundation for security in the post-quantum era.

However, every upgrade comes with costs. The Dilithium scheme results in longer signature data, which directly means increased transaction size, potentially putting some pressure on the chain’s processing speed and throughput. This is a typical trade-off between performance and security.

Looking at application prospects, such security upgrades are particularly attractive to institutional users. Large fund providers and corporate clients are especially sensitive to long-term system security, and XRPL’s initiative will undoubtedly enhance its competitiveness in the global institutional market.

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ForumLurker

· 49m ago

XRPL's move is quite aggressive, but to be honest, quantum threats are still so far away. Why bother messing with throughput now? Speaking of which, if BTC and ETH are truly broken by quantum, our Dilithium won't be able to save us either. The testnet is already like this; will the mainnet become unbearably slow? Has anyone tested how much performance drops? Wait, can this thing really resist quantum attacks, or is it just another marketing gimmick? Being forward-looking is good, but will users pay for security that’s a decade away?

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DeFiAlchemist

· 12-24 11:30

ngl, this dilithium transmutation is *chef's kiss* from a risk-adjusted perspective... but that signature bloat tho? massive throughput tax incoming. XRPL's playing 4D chess while btc still sleeping on quantum lmao

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MoonMathMagic

· 12-24 11:27

Wow, XRPL's move is really brilliant. It’s even ahead of BTC and ETH in implementing quantum resistance. Are they preparing to take a bite out of the future?

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DaoDeveloper

· 12-24 11:25

honestly the signature bloat is gonna be the real bottleneck here. dilithium's lattice-based approach is solid from a cryptographic standpoint, but let's be real—those signature sizes will add up fast at scale. wondering if they've stress-tested this against xrpl's throughput benchmarks yet...

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EternalMiner

· 12-24 11:23

Haha, XRPL's recent moves are indeed impressive, Bitcoin and Ethereum are still sleeping, and quantum firewalls are already in place. However, will Dilithium's scheme have throughput issues? It seems like performance and security always have to compromise. Starting to defend against future threats now, how long will it take before we can actually use it? Dilithium is awesome, but I'm worried that once it goes live on the mainnet, there will be a bunch of unexpected issues. XRPL is really making a big move; why are other chains still stuck in the same place? Longer signature data means higher costs, right? What do ordinary users think? It's very forward-looking, but the key is how it will actually be deployed. Testnets are always just testnets.

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FreeRider

· 12-24 11:20

This wave of XRPL is indeed impressive, awakening earlier than BTC and ETH, but whether it can truly be implemented depends on how the performance issues are handled later on.

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Degentleman

· 12-24 11:16

Hey, Ripple's move is indeed impressive. While BTC and ETH are still sleeping, they've already started defending against quantum attacks. That awareness is no small thing. But on the other hand, could the increased length of signature data become a new point of criticism? I'm a bit worried that performance might be questioned... This should have been done a long time ago. We can't just wait until quantum actually arrives to scramble for last-minute solutions, right? Dilithium sounds intimidating, but how it actually performs in practice remains to be seen based on subsequent mainnet feedback. The testnet doesn't count for anything. Now XRPL has truly pulled ahead in terms of security. If other projects don't follow suit, it could become quite awkward.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 12-24 11:04

According to my analysis, this move by XRPL is quite interesting — they installed the quantum firewall before it even arrived, which shows some foresight. But on the other hand, with the signature data becoming longer, will the on-chain data tracking also expand accordingly? I'm a bit worried about throughput. Risk warning: this is purely my personal speculation, don't take it as fact.

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