Post-Quantum Cryptography Expert Joins QRL
The Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL), a blockchain focused on post-quantum security, has appointed Dr. Joseph Kearney as Technical Advisor. The move is intended to add significant academic and operational depth to the project's development.
- Dr. Joseph Kearney's doctoral thesis was on "Quantum Advantage On Blockchain Technologies," and he has published research on the "Vulnerability of blockchain technologies to quantum attacks" and the "Downtime Required for Bitcoin Quantum-Safety". - His appointment as Technical Advisor is timed with QRL's transition to its EVM-friendly QRL 2.0 network upgrade, where he will provide key release architecture and technical authority. - Kearney has stated that he has admired QRL's mission for nearly a decade, recognizing it as the first fully post-quantum secure blockchain. - He believes that as quantum computing enters the public spotlight, QRL's early vision is more relevant than ever. - In his new role, Dr. Kearney will focus on ensuring the technical integrity of the QRL ecosystem and maintaining its position as an industry benchmark grounded in academic reality. - The QRL 2.0 upgrade is designed to introduce smart contracts and attract a much broader developer ecosystem to the quantum-resistant platform.
