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Zcash developers plan a fix to keep ZEC swaps private from future quantum computers

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Briefings

Zcash developers propose a technical fix to prevent future quantum computers from breaking ZEC swap privacy. The solution requires each swap transaction to use its own unique key, ensuring that a refund address on the public NEAR chain cannot reveal a user's broader payment history. This approach aims to maintain Zcash's core security properties against quantum threats.

Key points

• Zcash developers propose a fix where every swap transaction through NEAR Intents uses its own unique key.
• A refund address on the public NEAR chain cannot expose a user's wider payment history if this keying scheme is implemented.

Context

Zcash aims to provide untraceable payments, but quantum computers could compromise current encryption. The fix ensures swap privacy remains secure even if quantum attacks succeed.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from the Zcash team regarding NEAR Intents and refund addresses. No specific dates, numbers, or implementation details are provided. The fix remains untested and unverified.

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