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Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin signature security
βStandard 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.β
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Hash puzzles enable quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions
βAviv'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.β
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Quantum computers promise breakthroughs in climate modeling
βThe 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.β
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Regulators now require quantum-resistant encryption standards
βThe 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.β
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AI applications increasingly require crypto for efficacy
βAI 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.β

