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NEAR Protocol Launches Quantum-Resistant Upgrade Amid Price Surge

NEAR Protocol Launches Quantum-Resistant Upgrade Amid Price Surge

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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 00:02 UTC
  • •NEAR Protocol's new upgrade allows quantum-resistant signatures without token migration.
  • •Trading volume through NEAR Intents has exceeded $33 billion, indicating strong market activity.
  • •Analysts predict bullish trends for NEAR, with potential for substantial returns as adoption grows.

NEAR Protocol has introduced quantum-resistant digital signatures for account holders, allowing them to enhance security without moving their tokens. This upgrade, announced on October 10, 2026, has led to a price increase of over 11% as trading volume through NEAR Intents surpassed $33 billion. The upgrade utilizes the ML-DSA-65 signing scheme, which was designed with quantum threats in mind since 2018. Users can opt-in to this new security feature without affecting existing keys, although validator keys remain under traditional cryptography. A related proposal, NEP-655, which aims to hide account keys, is currently in testing with a full launch expected soon. Analysts remain bullish on NEAR's future performance, suggesting potential for significant returns as adoption increases.

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2026-10-10
NEAR announces quantum-resistant upgrade
NEAR Protocol introduced ML-DSA-65 signatures for accounts, enhancing security against quantum threats without requiring token transfers.
Stocktwits
2026-10-10
NEAR price surges over 11%
Following the announcement of the quantum upgrade, NEAR's price increased significantly, with trading volume hitting $33.29 billion.
Finance.Biggo
2026-10-10
NEP-655 proposal in testing
A proposal to hide account keys entirely is currently running on a test network, with a full launch expected within weeks.
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How does the quantum-resistant upgrade work?
The upgrade allows users to add ML-DSA-65 signatures to their existing accounts without moving tokens, enhancing security against quantum threats.
What is the status of NEP-655?
NEP-655, which aims to hide account keys, is currently in testing with a full launch expected soon.
What are analysts saying about NEAR's future?
Analysts are bullish on NEAR's potential for significant returns as adoption increases, especially in light of the recent upgrades.