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docs: update README to provide users with guidance to turn on PQC encryption #8974

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update README to provide PQC guidance
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Add a section for post quantum cryptography
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Expand Up @@ -289,6 +289,13 @@ The dist-tags follow the naming convention `legacy-(version)`.
For example, `{{ metadata['lib_install_cmd'] }}@legacy-10` installs client libraries
for versions compatible with Node.js 10.

## Post-quantum Cryptography

A minimum Node version of >=22.20 is required for post-quantum cryptography to
be used. When running an application with a supported node version and making
requests with a client library, network traffic will automatically be secure
against post-quantum decryption methods.
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@westarle westarle Jul 29, 2026

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I think we should adjust the langauge.

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be used. When running an application with a supported node version and making
requests with a client library, network traffic will automatically be secure
against post-quantum decryption methods.
be used. When running an application with a supported node version, the client
library will attempt to negotiate and use post-quantum cryptography for all requests.

I think it would be helpful to get a review and maybe a link from @viacheslav-rostovtsev

@westarle westarle Jul 31, 2026

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actually, better a review from @suzmue


## Versioning

Our libraries follow [Semantic Versioning][semver].
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