Coinbase has announced the creation of an Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain to address potential future risks posed by quantum computing to blockchain security. The board, comprising experts from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, and the Ethereum Foundation, will focus on evaluating post-quantum threats and issuing public guidance. Key areas of focus include elliptic-curve cryptography, post-quantum signature schemes, and secure multiparty computation strategies. The advisory board will operate independently, providing analyses and recommendations to developers, organizations, and users. Notable members include Professor Scott Aaronson from the University of Texas at Austin and Professor Dan Boneh from Stanford. The board aims to publish its first position paper in 2027, offering a baseline risk assessment and guidance for the blockchain community. Coinbase's initiative is part of a broader strategy to prepare for quantum risks, ensuring blockchain systems remain secure as quantum computing technology advances.