Svmuu News: U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday aimed at accelerating the development of U.S. quantum computing capabilities and advancing the migration of government systems to post-quantum cryptography. Although the executive orders do not directly mention Bitcoin, cryptography industry experts believe this could benefit research and development into post-quantum security for blockchain.
The two executive orders focus, respectively, on defending against advanced cryptographic attacks and advancing the frontiers of quantum innovation. They include specific timelines: advancing the development of quantum sensors by September 2028, and requiring federal high-value assets and high-impact systems to complete the transition to post-quantum cryptography by the end of 2031.
Alex Pruden, CEO of Project Eleven, stated that this signifies the U.S. government’s commitment to investing resources and time to achieve post-quantum security goals. He added that these requirements may be extended to the entire federal contractor ecosystem—not just government agencies—thereby accelerating the implementation of post-quantum cryptographic technologies.
This policy comes as concern over quantum threats continues to grow within the blockchain industry. Organizations such as the Ethereum Foundation and the Solana Foundation have already begun advancing post-quantum security research and development, and the Bitcoin community is also discussing potential risks. Some public addresses exposed via Bitcoin are believed to face the risk of private keys being derived once powerful quantum computers emerge in the future.
Pruden pointed out that this executive order explicitly sets the deadline for the adoption of post-quantum cryptography at 2031, making it more enforceable than the U.S. government’s previous guidance, which only called for phasing out traditional cryptographic systems by 2035.For Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, government-level investment in post-quantum security may accelerate the maturation of related tools, standards, and migration paths.