The Quantum Bastion: Let’s Encrypt Embraces Merkle Tree Certificates against Post-Quantum Threats
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This report explains the impending risk of quantum-capable adversaries decrypting archived RSA/ECC traffic and outlines industry responses: migration roadmaps (US/EU), vendor commitments (Google, Cloudflare), and a scalable post-quantum certificate design (Merkle Tree Certificates) intended to mitigate large signature/key sizes. It summarizes Let’s Encrypt’s phased adoption plan (pilots in late 2026, production support in 2027) and emphasizes interoperability and long transition windows across browsers, OSes, and ACME clients.
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