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Quantum Computing and Bitcoin: A Secure Future or a Ticking Clock?

The question lingers in the tech sphere: Could a quantum computer eventually break Bitcoin? Recent calculations have put a surprisingly concrete number on the problem—around 20,000 physical qubits and 25.7 days using a specific fault-tolerant trapped-ion architecture. While such a machine doesn’t exist today, this projection transforms a theoretical cybersecurity concern into a clear engineering […]

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White House Executive Orders Signal Quantum Computing as a National Priority

As the sun set over Washington D.C., the lights inside the White House were illuminating a path toward a new era in technology. In a landmark move, two executive orders emphasizing quantum computing and post-quantum cybersecurity were signed, marking a significant pivot in U.S. technological priorities. Leaders from tech giants like IBM, Google, and Infleqtion […]

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Quantum Computing

Quantum Leap: Cisco’s Game-Changing Quantum Switch

In quantum computing, the complexities of connectivity have long been a major hurdle. But with Cisco’s latest announcement of their Universal Quantum Switch, the landscape might just be shifting significantly. This innovative switch could transform the future by enabling scalable quantum networks, heralding a new era for quantum computing and cybersecurity. Understanding the Quantum Problem […]

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Hardware Quantum Computing

What is “Q-day?” Will it be the day when the internet breaks?

If you’ve ever felt like the technology world is some sort of cryptic sorcery, you’re not alone. The complex feats we achieve with modern computers can sometimes seem like magic to those of us not directly spinning the spells of silicon ourselves. But once you break it down, the magic dissipates, revealing the captivating science […]

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Quantum Computing Security

Post Quantum Panic: When Will the Cracking Begin, & Can We Detect it? – K Karagiannis

In recent discussions surrounding quantum computing’s rise, a particularly alarming term has popped up: “post-quantum cryptography.” This essentially refers to the cryptographic methods that are safe from the decryption capabilities of quantum computers. For decades, we’ve operated under the assumption that we had ample time before quantum computing could pose a real threat to classical […]

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Security

Post-Quantum Cryptography: Protecting Secrets in the Quantum Age

Quantum computing is no longer just theoretical—it’s rapidly evolving, and with it comes a massive shift in the world of cybersecurity. In our latest episode of Impact Quantum, we sat down with Andy and Ryan from Quantum Knight to tackle one of the most pressing issues in technology today: the threat quantum computing poses to […]

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