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Google and Cloudflare have accelerated their post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness deadlines to 2029—five years earlier than planned—following research suggesting quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption could arrive sooner than expected. The transition to quantum-resistant algorithms, particularly for digital signatures using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), represents a massive undertaking affecting virtually all internet infrastructure, authentication systems, and secure communications. While the probability of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer by 2030 may be low, the catastrophic business impact of unprotected systems—similar to the 2012 MD5 attack on Microsoft's update mechanism—makes early preparation critical given the multi-year timeline required for complete migration.