Zcash Developer Zakura Proposes Fix to Stop Quantum Computers Linking Shielded Swaps
Zcash developer Zakura proposes one-time viewing keys to prevent quantum computers from linking users' shielded Zcash payments through NEAR Intents.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
Zcash developer Zakura suggests a fix to protect users' shielded Zcash payments from quantum computers by introducing one-time viewing keys.
Zakura suggests a new key for each address to keep track of payments. This way, if a quantum computer tries to link payments, it can only see the payments for one address, not all of them.
Analysis
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Key points
- Zcash developer Zakura proposes a fix to protect users' shielded Zcash payments from quantum computers.
- The fix involves publishing a separate incoming viewing key for each address.
- The fix does not require a network upgrade and uses private information retrieval to protect user privacy.
The fix could enhance user privacy and security, making it harder for quantum computers to compromise Zcash transactions.
If the fix is not implemented, quantum computers could still link payments, compromising user privacy and security.
