Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions

The advent of quantum computing threatens the cryptographic security of traditional blockchain systems, potentially rendering current encryption techniques obsolete. This paper explores quantum-resistant blockchain protocols that leverage post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to ensure secure transa...

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Main Authors: Vishal Puneyani, K. Vivekananda Bhat
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Language:English
Published: IEEE 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11048653/
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description The advent of quantum computing threatens the cryptographic security of traditional blockchain systems, potentially rendering current encryption techniques obsolete. This paper explores quantum-resistant blockchain protocols that leverage post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to ensure secure transactions. We analyze various quantum-safe cryptographic methods, such as lattice-based, hash-based, and multivariate polynomial cryptography, evaluating their feasibility for blockchain applications. Through comparative analysis, we discuss their computational efficiency and security guarantees. Our findings suggest that integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques into blockchain frameworks is essential for future-proofing decentralized systems. This paper explores the integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms within blockchain technology. The proposed approach utilizes CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures, ensuring secure transaction verification in a post-quantum era. While Kyber is a robust key exchange mechanism, it is not suitable for signing transactions. The implementation is tested on standard hardware, demonstrating feasibility without requiring specialized quantum computing infrastructure.
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spelling doaj-art-e0615537c4f7487a92438c64722791242025-08-20T03:28:10ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-011310898410899110.1109/ACCESS.2025.358195511048653Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure TransactionsVishal Puneyani0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8603-0413K. Vivekananda Bhat1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaThe advent of quantum computing threatens the cryptographic security of traditional blockchain systems, potentially rendering current encryption techniques obsolete. This paper explores quantum-resistant blockchain protocols that leverage post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to ensure secure transactions. We analyze various quantum-safe cryptographic methods, such as lattice-based, hash-based, and multivariate polynomial cryptography, evaluating their feasibility for blockchain applications. Through comparative analysis, we discuss their computational efficiency and security guarantees. Our findings suggest that integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques into blockchain frameworks is essential for future-proofing decentralized systems. This paper explores the integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms within blockchain technology. The proposed approach utilizes CRYSTALS-Dilithium for digital signatures, ensuring secure transaction verification in a post-quantum era. While Kyber is a robust key exchange mechanism, it is not suitable for signing transactions. The implementation is tested on standard hardware, demonstrating feasibility without requiring specialized quantum computing infrastructure.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11048653/Blockchain securitydecentralized networkspost-quantum cryptographyquantum computingquantum-resistant protocolssecure transactions
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Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions
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Blockchain security
decentralized networks
post-quantum cryptography
quantum computing
quantum-resistant protocols
secure transactions
title Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions
title_full Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions
title_fullStr Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions
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title_short Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Protocols for Secure Transactions
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topic Blockchain security
decentralized networks
post-quantum cryptography
quantum computing
quantum-resistant protocols
secure transactions
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