Ethereum’s “Walkaway Test”: Why Quantum Readiness Matters

Jan 19, 2026 - 07:00
Ethereum’s “Walkaway Test”: Why Quantum Readiness Matters
What is the “walkaway test?” Vitalik Buterin’s “walkaway test” is a way to assess Ethereum’s long-term credibility. The network is intended to remain secure and functional even if its core developers were to stop actively upgrading it. In a recent analogy, Buterin suggested that a protocol should resemble a tool you own, such as a...

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