This is REALLY BAD news for Bitcoin

[crazy_rabbit]

If quantum computing works, we will have a lot more problems then just fixing bitcoin. Cracking bitcoin means cracking everything. :-/

[mjc]

Not sure if this has been posted but I'm out. Going to wait until the next pump and I'm diversifying into better investments. This is scary for Bitcoin.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-seeks-to-build-quantum-computer-that-could-crack-most-types-of-encryption/2014/01/02/8fff297e-7195-11e3-8def-a33011492df2_story.html?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost

Wow the NSA cares that much about Bitcoin, and not the defense of the Nation!??

[EvilPanda]

Old news, this was discussed a month ago and still someone reposts.

[toomsie]

If the do develop a quantum computer, it will be able to play some badass game.
Whatever happens it is win win.

[iamphoenix]

nope we look ok i was worried about this yesterday this is what i found

http://bitcoinmagazine.com/7781/satoshis-genius-unexpected-ways-in-which-bitcoin-dodged-some-cryptographic-bullet/

[jubalix]

this thread keeps coming back needs. Subject to be stick-ied in tech board

[jaked]

Quantum computers are hyped about for decades, yet no substantial proof of their plausibility has been demonstrated.
I wouldn't worry about the NSA succeeding in building one.

[Altoidnerd]

If I invented a quantum computer, I wouldn't use it to break bitcoin.  I'd use it to MINE primecoin dude.  I'd make bones, then destroy my work.

[justusranvier]

Quantum computers are hyped about for decades, yet no substantial proof of their plausibility has been demonstrated.

Are you suggesting a machine that's capable of factoring 21 into 3 and 7 at about 50% of the time isn't anything to get excited about yet?

[battlescars]

LMFAO this is not even bad news for bitcoin. What a bogus article by a bogus newssource, seriously this is a mega troll.
This thread is a mega troll, dont belive anything you hear and only half of what you see.
omg nsa can crack bitcoin? How is this even bad news for bitcoin i dont understand what are you trying to imply ,
you jus put a link and dont explain ur thaughts

[justusranvier]

You were generous to give him a 4. 

I've seen a lot worse before.

[Lauda]

Hello idiot OP.

[mymenace]

If quantum computing works, we will have a lot more problems then just fixing bitcoin. Cracking bitcoin means cracking everything. :-/

+1

end of story

crack bitcoin you can crack banks