Anthropic's Mythos Is More Powerful Than the U.S. Government's AI. Does That Make Sense?

Key Takeaways

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  Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin signature security

  “Standard Bitcoin transactions rely on a type of cryptography called ECDSA. But a sufficiently powerful quantum computer running this mathematical thing called Shor's algorithm can solve these problems. Meaning, someone can forge Bitcoin signatures and steal all of the Bitcoin.”

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  Hash puzzles enable quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions

  “Aviv's paper proposed a really clever mechanism that effectively makes Bitcoin transactions quantum resistant. It effectively hides a brilliant hash puzzle inside Bitcoin's existing rules. So you don't need to change Bitcoin.”

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  Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in climate modeling

  “The other one I really like is climate, meaning quantum computing can help model climate oriented scenarios and extreme weather much better thereby theoretically allowing people to have more advanced notice in climate emergencies. So there's and that just scratches the surface.”

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  Regulators now require quantum-resistant encryption standards

  “The law really hasn't dealt with anything quantum yet. Like there's been post-quantum cryptography standards by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, and regulators are starting to require quantum-resistant encryption for financial institutions.”

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  AI applications increasingly require crypto for efficacy

  “AI will realize that it needs crypto, like, someday. I actually think they are starting to realize that, like, crypto is really necessary for a lot of AI applications to work and be effective.”

Episode Description

Can a private company be trusted to decide which 40 firms get access to the world’s most dangerous AI model? And separately — is the SEC’s new Reg Crypto finally the framework the industry has been waiting for since 2020? Thanks to our sponsors! *⁠ As Bitcoin's application layer, Citrea gives you access to the first trust-minimized BTC on a fully programmable platform and a native stablecoin for Bitcoin, ctUSD.  You can now participate in Bitcoin capital markets with lending, privacy, payments, Bitcoin yield, trading and predictions. You get expanded Bitcoin utility without sacrificing its security.  Citrea mainnet is live. Put your BTC to work at citrea.xyz/unchained.  *⁠ Ether.fi is giving Unchained listeners 15% cashback on food and ride apps — and that's on top of the 3% you get on everything else.  Your bank is charging you to use your own money. Laura switched and loves her card! Go to ether.fi/unchained to claim your offer. The week StarkWare’s chief product officer published a paper proposing a quantum-resistant mechanism for Bitcoin that doesn’t require changing Bitcoin’s code. The crew discuss the the threat quantum computers pose to bitcoin, which raises philosophical questions about what it means to “own” bitcoin. “Not your keys, not your coins” has long been the catchphrase — so what happens if a quantum computer wrests your keys away fro you? Plus they discuss the fact that Anthropic decided not to release its most powerful model to the public at the same time its technology is being removed from the government. What does it mean when a private company has greater capability than the U.S. government?   Also, the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets quietly released major guidance clarifying when DeFi front ends need to register as broker-dealers — and Chair Atkins announced what could become the first actual crypto rulemaking in the agency’s history.  Katherine, Jessi, and TuongVy work through what each of these developments means for builders, lawyers, and founders navigating crypto right now — and why the question of who gets to make these calls is the same whether you’re talking about AI or regulation. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos⁠, General Counsel at StarkWare. Previously held senior legal roles across DeFi and centralized exchanges. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessi Brooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel at Ribbit Capital ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuongVy Le⁠⁠, General Counsel at Veda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices