What is better than ECC?

When it comes to cryptography and ensuring the security of digital transactions, ECC, or Elliptic Curve Cryptography, has been widely regarded as a highly effective solution. However, as technology advances and new threats emerge, one might wonder if there are even better alternatives out there. So, my question is, what are the potential advancements or alternative technologies that could potentially outperform ECC in terms of security, efficiency, or both? Are there any emerging cryptographic methods or protocols that are worth keeping an eye on in the quest for even stronger digital defenses?