A good overview of quantum computing and the difficulties scientists and engineers face today in the field.
Read on Science.org
Bitcoin & Quantum Computing
Learn why the risk of quantum computing is overblown and far away from becoming a reality in the rabbit hole below.
Created by Sam Callahan
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One piece of FUD that is very common to hear is advancements in quantum computing will eventually be able to break the underlying cryptography of Bitcoin. Because both quantum computing and Bitcoin are extremely complex topics, most people who believe this actually have no idea what they’re talking about.
To fix this problem, I compiled a list of resources here coming from people who actually do understand quantum computing and its impact (or lack thereof) on Bitcoin.
This is a great article that explains all of the current limitations of quantum computers today
Read on University of Virginia
This is a concise piece that explains how quantum computers are still lacking the capabilities today and that quantum-resistant algorithms are currently being developed in. public-key cryptography.
Read on Schneier.com
A good introduction of how quantum computing could theoretically attack Bitcoin, how quantum is far behind ASICs today, and why the concern is overblown for now.
Read on Braiins.com
Roger explains why quantum computing is unlikely to break the cryptography of Bitcoin anytime soon without all the jargon. Good piece for beginners.
Read on Forbes
Listen to this in-depth conversation on quantum computing from an expert the field. He explains why there are many misconceptions around quantum computing such as it’s more powerful than traditional computers.
Listen on TIP
A technical paper that proposes a way that Bitcoin could defend itself from a quantum attack. It highlights how as advancements in quantum computing occur, so too do advancements in cryptography to combat the attack.
Read on The Royal Society
An academic paper that explores the various ways quantum computing could in theory attack Bitcoin and various way that Bitcoin could defend against such attack vectors.
Read on Arxiv.org
To end with, this is a nice discussion of the subject matter. I recommend clicking through the links scattered throughout it to learn more.
Read on StackExchange
Sam Callahan
@samcallahSam Callahan works at Swan Bitcoin in Client Services and Research. He is dedicated to educating people about Bitcoin and spends his time it writing, thinking, and attending meetups in order to help people understand this new, disruptive technology.
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