Ethereum is poised to become the first quantum-secure global financial system. Please watch the full video below.

1/ How to Build the Most Powerful Ethereum L1 and L2 Layers In short: We should continue to leverage the unique strengths of each layer and ensure that all users can securely and seamlessly enjoy the core features of Ethereum.

Live Stream in Progress - Ethereum Quantum Day's Quantum Plans Quantum technology is no longer a distant theoretical experiment. @drakefjustin joins Bankless to discuss the following: - When will Quantum Day arrive? - Why are the quantum risks faced by Bitcoin and Ethereum so different? - What is the roadmap for Ethereum's quantum upgrade? - Why might this upgrade be more significant than a merger? - How can quantum technology become the catalyst for Ethereum to lead the way? --- Timestamps 0:00 When is Quantum Day? 5:35 The moment quantum technology became associated with cryptocurrencies 10:11 How many qubits are needed to crack a cryptocurrency? 16:22 What would a real Bitcoin quantum attack look like? 20:19 How many vulnerabilities does Bitcoin actually have? 26:26 Destroy, freeze, or salvage? Bitcoin's Dilemma 35:06 Proof-of-Mnemonic Phrase and the Bottlenecks of Bitcoin in the Post-Quantum Era 41:02 Ethereum's Risk Exposure: Smaller, But Not Zero 45:43 Ethereum's Tougher Roadmap: Three-Layer Architecture, Three Upgrades 50:29 Execution Layer Plans: Replacing ECDSA Without Reducing Throughput 57:56 Cryptography in the Post-Quantum and Post-AI Era 1:03:36 BLS, KZG, LeanVM, and Other Technology Stacks 1:06:42 Is This More Important Than the Merge Event? 1:17:21 If Bitcoin Encounters Setbacks, Will All Cryptocurrencies Be Affected? 1:19:35 “Quantum is not a challenge, but an opportunity” 1:21:27 The convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, cryptocurrency, and 2032 1:28:04 Harvest first, then decipher 1:30:09 Defensive accelerationism and the role of Ethereum 1:39:10 Stoicism, P-doom, and why he continues to build it

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Justin Drake believes the post-quantum era presents an opportunity, not a challenge, for Ethereum. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Ethereum to become the first truly post-quantum secure global financial system.” “Not only relative to its competitors… but also relative to fiat currencies and traditional finance.” “This will send a very strong signal… providing a very natural and secure starting point for the world to migrate to Ethereum.” 📆 To be released on Monday, March 23rd with @drakefjustin

I just recorded a segment with @gakonst about the Tempo mainnet. The technology is really cool, and the execution is fantastic. Maybe they really can bring stablecoin payments to the world—starting with artificial intelligence. The team members are all industry veterans. I'm a little disappointed that this isn't Ethereum. Tempo is definitely a separate chain. I believe some value will eventually flow back to Ethereum, although not directly. This episode will air tomorrow on @Bankless. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Live Broadcast in Progress – Saylor Returns: How Will This Affect Market Structure? Bitcoin prices are soaring while stocks and gold are stagnating, and Michael Saylor has just poured billions of dollars into buying Bitcoin. So… is this a genuine market shift, or just another 2022-like false rally? @JustDeauIt and @RyanSAdams will delve into the macroeconomic situation, exploring why liquidity is quietly tightening, how Saylor's new capital machine is changing market structure, and why this rally may not be as strong as it seems. [Timestamps] 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Bitcoin's Performance Amid Geopolitical Conflicts 4:24 Global Liquidity and Its Impact 8:40 Inflation and the Fed's Challenges 12:38 Bitcoin Market Structure Analysis 19:23 Michael Saylor's Strategic Buying 27:57 Exploring Speculation and Market Trends 35:33 Conclusion and Disclaimer

@CamiRusso's view on Ethereum delegation is very insightful. Ethereum needs the support of CROPS and the United States. Without US support, we will be unable to seize opportunities.

They did it! The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have just released a landmark document formally classifying crypto assets. They've actually specified which crypto assets are securities and which aren't—and even named them! This is something Gensler has consistently refused to do. (He's focused on completely eliminating cryptocurrencies through legal means.) This rule document grants cryptocurrencies many benefits similar to the Clarity Act—it takes us out of the gray market—it provides direction for every asset. It's almost as if the Clarity Act had been approved by regulators. (Of course, a real Clarity Act would enshrine all of this in law, making it irreversible, and even if we encounter another Gensler, we still hope it continues to exist.) The rule classifies crypto assets into five categories: 1) Digital Goods—Assets pegged to fully functional decentralized crypto systems (e.g., BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE). 1) **Not a security.** (Yes, they list these categories on page 14.) 2) **Digital collectibles—NFTs, emoji coins, art tokens, in-game items.** Not a security (fragmented collectibles may be an exception). 3) **Digital tools—membership tokens, vouchers, domain names (e.g., ENS).** Not a security. 4) **Stablecoins—Payment stablecoins issued under the GENIUS Act are not securities. Other stablecoins are on a case-by-case basis. 5) **Digital securities—Tokenized versions of traditional securities. For example, tokenized stocks. Always a security.** Fantastic! This is explained so clearly, I can hardly believe this is what regulators say. Ethereum developers and cryptocurrency exchanges will no longer face enforcement threats. What about the Howe Test? This makes more sense! If an issuer makes specific governance commitments, and buyers expect to profit from them, then the issuance is a security until those commitments are fulfilled. After fulfillment, it becomes a commodity. The asset itself is never a security; the trading surrounding it is. (For example, XRP was a security before its issuance, but became a commodity afterward.) What about things like staking and mining? Mining? Not a security transaction. Staking? Also not a security transaction. This includes custody and liquidity staking, even LST! What about Bitcoin packaging? This is not a security transaction. Airdrops? Not securities. There are no longer geographical restrictions to protect Americans from free airdrops. Remember, this is a joint document from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), they are cooperating on this, there are no internal disputes, and it is binding on both parties. The SEC regulates $80-100 trillion in assets. The CFTC regulates $5-10 trillion in assets. The world's two largest capital markets are showing us that crypto assets will exist for a long time and will be as popular as traditional assets. Every country will follow suit. This is the biggest step toward legalization I've seen in the cryptocurrency space. It might even be more significant than the Genius Act because it covers all crypto assets. Well done, @MichaelSelig and @SECPaulSAtkins. Special praise goes to the tireless @HesterPeirce. Her contributions have been consistent throughout.

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