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Ethereum quantum-resistance direction takes shape as Buterin and Zcash co-founder align

As debate grows over Ethereum’s shift to quantum-resistant cryptography, Vitalik Buterin (비탈릭 부테린) and Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson (엘리 벤사손) have backed a hash-based approach. The emerging concept is to design the core consensus around hash-based signatures and proof aggregation, while allowing lattice cryptography at the account and wallet layer if its security is proven. The discussion was sparked after a16z crypto questioned reliance on recursive SNARK structures.

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a16z Crypto says blockchain lowers barriers to creating financial markets

a16z Crypto partner Robby Petersen said in a recent company blog post that blockchain will explosively expand financial markets by lowering barriers to entry in traditional finance. He said creating new markets in conventional finance requires overcoming listing reviews, legal processes and regional restrictions, while blockchain lets anyone issue assets and distribute them globally. He cited perpetual futures as an example enabling 24/7 on-chain trading, and said on-chain markets could expand to macro indicators.