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Title: Quantim Computing and future of Cryptocurrencies Post by: magpie_lover on February 12, 2018, 05:54:01 AM Blockchains and cryptocurrencies use public key cryptography under their hoods.
Most experts agree that quantum computing poses a great threat to most cryptographic principles such as ECDSA algorithm used by Bitcoin & Ethereum. Quantum Computing research is making progress and could become a reality in the coming years- See this (https://www.wired.com/story/the-era-of-quantum-computing-is-here-outlook-cloudy/) Is it time for the blockchain & cryptographic community in general to explore possible ways to mitigate Quantum computing and develop the so-called quantum-resistant or post-quantum cryptography? Title: Re: Quantim Computing and future of Cryptocurrencies Post by: zoran.drobnjak on February 12, 2018, 08:02:59 AM Already discussed here:
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