Ethlabs has proposed that Ethereum aim for post-quantum and AI security by 2027, according to a Foresight News report published on November 12, 2026, at 10:58 a.m. UTC+8. In a post on Ethereum Magicians, Ethlabs framed the proposal, called pqai27, as a way to strengthen Ethereum’s position as a decentralized root of trust and ETH’s position as a programmable store of value.
Ethlabs argued that preparing for post-quantum threats alone would not address risks from AI-accelerated cryptanalysis and software vulnerabilities. It recommended making pqai27 the highest priority, reassessing the Hegotá hard fork, removing nonessential features such as quick slots, and prioritizing post-quantum paths for consensus and accounts. It described pqai-scaled as a stretch goal.
This is a proposal, not a reported change to Ethereum’s roadmap. The source provides no costs, adoption estimates or valuation inputs from which to quantify an effect on ETH’s value.