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Curve / veCRV governance keys & Quantum Risk
Verdict
Curve / veCRV governance keys: still classical key risk unless PQC is verified. Curve is not quantum-proof. LP and governance actions use classical Ethereum signatures; DAO power over pools is an additional key surface.
Overview
Vote-escrow governance concentrates long-term power in keys that remain classical on Ethereum.
veCRV-style locks change incentives and vote weight; they do not install post-quantum algorithms for holders or for executable admins that act on proposals.
This spoke isolates the governance key graph for Curve on host chains: ethereum. User wallets remain classical on those hosts unless a different scheme is proven.
Cross-read the protocol hub at /is-quantum-proof/curve, category hubs under /is-quantum-proof/defi, and the free /assessment for organizational posture. Educational only—not investment advice.
Cryptographic profile
What breaks
- Compromise of governance related keys
- Equating role separation with post-quantum algorithms
Mitigations
- Document role addresses from official docs
- Enforce hardware/MPC on privileged roles
- Return to /is-quantum-proof/curve for full protocol context
FAQ
Does vote-lock help against quantum computers?
No. It changes incentives, not algorithms.
Inventory focus?
Large ve holders, smart-wallet delegates, and executable admins.
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