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One important question in blockchain security is how systems will respond if the cryptographic assumptions they rely on today eventually change. Quantum computing could create challenges for some of today’s public-key cryptographic systems. We don’t know exactly when those challenges might become practical, but preparing for that possibility requires more than simply choosing a stronger algorithm. This is where @Starknet architecture becomes interesting. There are two parts worth understanding. First, STARK proofs allow a verifier to check the correctness of a computation using cryptographic proofs built around hash-based techniques. Second, Starknet’s programmable accounts give developers flexibility over transaction authorization, including the logic used to verify account signatures. These components serve different purposes. The proving system handles computational verification, while account signatures determine whether a transaction has been properly authorized. Because account verification logic is programmable, developers can explore alternative signature schemes without necessarily requiring a network-wide upgrade for every account-level change. That flexibility could become useful as cryptographic requirements evolve. However, it doesn’t mean Starknet is already fully quantum-safe. The security of the wider system still matters, including existing accounts that may require migration and dependencies inherited from Ethereum. The bigger lesson is that quantum readiness isn’t just about developing new cryptography. It’s also about designing infrastructure that can accommodate changes when they’re needed. That’s an important part of the discussion around Starknet’s long-term security work. Research: quantum.starkware.co