Yes, a quantum adversary is theoretical, but it's catastrophic if it becomes practical.
ZKPs are an afterthought, I haven't even explored it deeply. If you have an alternative proposal for how to construct a proof of HD wallet ownership that doesn't require broadcasting the xpub globally and exposing it to quantum adversaries, I'm all ears.
FYI, accusing someone of having underhanded motives is not a great tactic for progressing constructive rational discourse.
Jameson Lopp
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2025-12-21 18:42:03 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…dqwf
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