Post-quantum cryptography plan

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cryptography

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points to inspect. Begin by clarifying which post-quantum algorithms and compatibility requirements ejson should support; done would require an agreed implementation scope and validation criteria.

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Apparently cryptography world is starting to move to new algorithms as they fear now obtained messages could be cracked soon:
https://blog.cloudflare.com/pq-2024
https://www.kyberturvallisuuskeskus.fi/en/news/preparation-post-quantum-cryptography-age-underway-finland-well

Is this algorithm change also planned for ejson at some time and may I try to assist somehow?

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