EF researcher explains Ethereum's plan to tackle the quantum threat

The Crypto Beat · February 19, 2026, 3:28AM EST · 50:10

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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