Comment on JPMorgan researchers say they have generated and certified truly random numbers using a quantum computer, a world-first with potential security and trading uses.

AntelopeRoom@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I’m crypto-neutral and quantum-skeptical but this seems like a legit threat.

  The other major cryptos have moved to a proof-of-stake which is more centralized, but also more flexible. For example I can easily imagine ETH upgrading to post-quantum cryptography.

  But Bitcoin is much less flexible. It has never evolved past proof-of-work. It’s much harder for me to imagine a unified update for BTC.

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  • Electricblush@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I mean, your non-upgraded coins being worthless should be a pretty solid motivator.

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