In 2026, quantum computing emerged as one of the biggest threats to cryptocurrency. Concerns intensified after Google published a paper suggesting that future quantum machines could potentially crack Bitcoins [BTC] private keys.
The danger lies in quantum computing‘s ability to break public‑key encryption methods such as RSA and ECDSA, which secure wallets and transactions. Using Shor’s algorithm, sufficiently powerful quantum computers could derive private keys directly from public keys, undermining the security of the entire crypto system.
To avert these threats, various blockchains have rushed to upgrade to counter the risks posed by quantum computers.
Tron to deploy NIST-standard post-quantum signatures
Tron [$TRX] founder Justin Sun revealed plans to upgrade the network with NIST-standardized post-quantum signatures.
Sun added,
“Quantum secuity shouldnt be debate, it should be a feature”
Justin Sun promised that the team will ensure that every TRON user and their assets face no risk from quantum threats. The upgrade aims to bring signatures such as ML-DA and Falcon.
Although the upgrades could mitigate these threats, they also introduce other challenges, such as large signatures that slow down speed. Notably, Tron joins a long list of blockchains deploying or developing PQC.
So far, the Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) uses hash-based schemes such as XMSS/SPHINCS. Similarly, other chains, such as the Arc network, are currently implementing post-quantum signature schemes at the protocol level from the outset. Likewise, PQ-PoETChain is implementing NTRU-based signatures in a simulation environment.
What could the upgrade mean for $TRX？
Sun‘s promise to counter quantum computing threats comes at an ideal time, when Tron’s network and $TRX are experiencing steady growth.
On the network side, Tron has recorded a significant surge in usage, and Justin Sun‘s announcement seems to have attracted more users. According to Defillama data, Tron’s Active Addresses surged to a two-week high of 3.04 million on the 15th of April. This marked a significant jump from 2.7 million the previous day.
Source: Defillama
An increase in the number of users indicated that recent developments incentivized major market players to enter the market. Unsurprisingly, Sun‘s announcement influenced $TRX’s price action, as the altcoin touched a two-week high of $0.325 before retracing.
At press time, $TRX traded at $0.323, after slightly rising by 0.6% on the daily charts, adding to 2% weekly gains. With these slight gains, the momentum to the upside was further strengthened.
The altcoins Relative Strength Index (RSI) continued to hover around 65, suggesting demand has remained steady recently. Thus, buyers have taken control of the market.
Source: TradingView
Traditionally, increased demand has accelerated upside momentum, leading to more gains. Thus, if the conditions hold, $TRX is likely to flip $0.32 resistance.
Based on Tron‘s Future Grand Trend, the altcoin’s bullish case calls for a continued rally to $0.36, followed by a retracement to $0.36.
Final Summary
- Tron to upgrade the network with NIST-standardized post-quantum signatures aimed at protecting against the quantum computing threat.
- $TRX shows strong bullish momentum amid rising network usage and is likely to hit $0.36.