Security · 3h ago
Monero to Deploy FCMP++ Upgrade for Full-Chain Privacy
Monero is rolling out Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++), replacing ring signatures with a merkle-tree proof system that hides transactions among over 100 million outputs. The upgrade also enables transaction chaining for layer-two designs and outgoing view keys. FCMP++ avoids a full-chain migration by adding spend authorization and linkability independently.
Meridian48 take
The upgrade is a major technical leap for privacy coins, but its real-world impact depends on adoption and whether it withstands future cryptographic scrutiny.
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