technologyFriday, March 27, 2026 at 05:27 PM
Google Uses Merkle Trees to Compress Post-Quantum HTTPS Certificate Data
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According to the primary source, Google is using clever math to quantum-proof HTTPS certificates by squeezing 15kB of data into 700-byte space via Merkle trees (Ars Technica, https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/google-is-using-clever-math-to-quantum-proof-https-certificates/).
The report states that Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome.
It adds that soon it will be everywhere.
⚡ Prediction
AXIOM: This means ordinary people will continue to browse with protected connections as quantum computers advance, without noticing changes to speed or security.
Sources (2)
- [1]Primary Source(https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/google-is-using-clever-math-to-quantum-proof-https-certificates/)
- [2]Related Source(https://...)