The XRP Ledger Foundation has outlined a new quantum resistance roadmap that will upgrade the entire network to ML-DSA-44, a NIST-approved post-quantum digital signature standard, by 2028. Under the proposal, account owners will be able to add a post-quantum public key to their accounts and deactivate their current signing keys, allowing XRPL accounts to transition from traditional cryptographic signatures to a system designed to withstand potential attacks from future quantum computers.
This security upgrade positions Ripple's network as increasingly future-ready. As quantum computing threats become a greater concern, network security could become an important factor in long-term risk assessments of XRP.
However, the announcement comes amid significant near-term headwinds. Spot XRP ETFs recorded their largest single-day net outflows of the year on November 9, with over $10 million withdrawn from the funds—the most seen in a day since March 9, when outflows topped $18 million. This trend alluded to increasing selling pressure and weaker institutional demand for XRP.
The market sentiment surrounding XRP has become increasingly divided. Some investors view lower price levels as potential buying opportunities, while bearish narratives have gained traction among traders concerned about downside risk. The combination of weakening sentiment, rising ETF outflows, and weak technical indicators has shifted the balance toward bears in the near term, potentially overshadowing the positive long-term implications of the quantum-resistant upgrade.
