QRL Weekly, 2023-September-26
26th September 2023
Weekly Dev Snapshot
- Changes in Execution Node to unify pqaccounts & account package into single account package
- Fixed unit tests & updated sign function in pqcrypto package
- Added constant DilithiumSignatureLength
- Changes in transaction data & API to support dilithium based wallet
- Updated RPCTransaction API with new fields PublicKey and Signature
- Updated transaction marshalling to support new fields PublicKey and Signature for dilithium compatibility
- Bug fixes + Updated unit tests
- Successfully tested the API required to make & sign transaction from the CLI.
- Successfully tested Transaction Pool in Execution Node, along with the transfer of funds from one dilithium wallet to another
Quantum News
Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition Launches
On 26 Sep 2023: - mitre.org
Signal adds quantum-resistant encryption to its E2EE messaging protocol
On 25 Sep 2023: - bleepingcomputer.com
Intel Plans a Quantum Computing Approach to Leapfrog Rivals
On 21 Sep 2023: Intel is developing a successor to its Tunnel Falls quantum processor, aiming to leverage its expertise in silicon-based technology to improve qubit quality and scalability, potentially advancing applications in AI, materials science, and cryptography. - cnet.com
26th September 2023
