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# Why we cannot wait for better post-quantum signature algorithms

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 9, 2026  
**Original:** https://blog.cloudflare.com/ml-dsa-will-have-to-do/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

NIST is advancing nine new post-quantum signature algorithms as potential candidates for future standardization. We take a closer look at all of them, and argue that while they are in the works and show great potential, we should use ML-DSA for now — the best one currently available.

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