## Overview Google's acceleration of post-quantum crypto adoption to 2029 signals that ECC-256 vulnerability to quantum attacks is more immediate than previously estimated. ## Core Framework New research has demonstrated that breaking elliptic curve cryptography (ECC-256) may be easier than prior estimates suggested. This has prompted Google to move its post-quantum cryptography deadline from 2030s to 2029—a shift that signals significant reassessment of quantum threat timelines. ## Implications - Cryptographic infrastructure must transition sooner - 'Harvest now, decrypt later' attacks become more viable - Organizations should audit crypto agility ## Cross-Domain Connections [[Encryption as Gatekeeperless Abuse Prevention]] [[Quantum Computing]] --- *Source: [[Many are wondering what Google saw that caused them to...]] (Readwise, synthesized 2026-04-10)*