Algorand Governance Reset Turns Post-Quantum Security Into a Revenue Test Algorand’s governance reset has turned post-quantum security from a technical distinction into a test of economic credibility. On November 6, the organization said it would pause the xGov grants program indefinitely, close its forum, end two company-sponsored advisory bodies and shelve the broader Project King Safety agenda. At the same time, it kept its commitment to staking rewards through January 2028 and said usage-based fees for Falcon-1024 transactions may still be introduced or adjusted. The strategic message is clear: post-quantum security is expected to become a product that supports the network, not merely a feature funded by a foundation. That is a sharper proposition than the headline suggests. Algorand is not abandoning network security or its 10 billion ALGO supply cap. It is removing several possible ways to finance security—new inflation, higher minimum fees and captured maximum extractable value—while preserving a temporary rewards subsidy and focusing on specialized transaction fees. The resulting model asks a demanding question: can a technically differentiated security service generate enough real usage to replace governance spending and treasury support without weakening decentralization? The answer matters beyond Algorand. Many layer-one networks were built with large treasuries, ecosystem grants and governance programs designed for expansion. Those programs... 🔗 Continue Reading on Block2Learn: https://t.co/DgMrZ8wcrr