Luke Parker: FCMP’s, Serai, his call for a Post Quantum XMR & what he means by “stepping back" / (MT 335)

TODAY’S 🎙SHOW: In this episode of MoneroTalk, Douglas Tuman speaks with Luke Parker (@kayabaNerve) about critical developments in Monero. Luke discusses the status of full-chain membership proofs, explaining that his development work is complete and submitted, while integration work continues under Justin Berman. Luke details how the new protocol will provide improved privacy features, including forward secrecy and better hardware wallet support. He also addresses his recent ‘stepping back’ announcement, clarifying that while he’s reducing some commitments, he continues work on critical projects like Serai DEX. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Monero’s need for quantum resistance, with Luke emphasizing the urgency of developing post-quantum protocols within the next few years. The interview concludes with updates on the Serai project, including its ongoing audit process and development status.

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