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Add post-quantum security article#1667

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@IOROHKI IOROHKI commented May 20, 2026

Summary

Adds a beginner-friendly ZecHub wiki article explaining post-quantum security in the Zcash ecosystem.

The article covers:

  • what quantum computing is
  • why quantum computing matters for blockchain cryptography
  • what post-quantum cryptography means
  • transparent vs shielded Zcash quantum-risk considerations
  • ZIP 2005 quantum recoverability
  • Project Tachyon and future upgrade directions
  • simple beginner examples, user guidance, and references

Issue

Closes #1665

Changes

  • Added site/Zcash_Tech/Post_Quantum_Security.md
  • Linked the new article from site/Zcash_Tech/zk_SNARKS.md

Validation

  • Checked Markdown diff with git diff --check
  • Verified all resource links return HTTP 200
  • Reviewed against ZecHub style guidance for simple, user-centered language

Notes

This PR is for the "Understanding Post-Quantum Security in Zcash" bounty.

Zcash unified address for bounty payout:

u1drllf736hguqwd6avvx86nw0kj0lduukz2jvg0upjp0zzpqcfl08lrgz8ju42vlhflfluu450npc9zg2gstdwvyrfm4pghp2z3g0ut8fajs60tstd6gfh0y8nut2yvhutqskc35g5vsg4rzczfgwun28fwnteku025w205ppcuzcymu5

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Understanding Post-Quantum Security in Zcash

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