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To: Jonty30

so this could be bad for crypto as you could hack a unhackable key in a lot less time using a quantum computer.

3 posted on 09/28/2021 6:28:54 PM PDT by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")

To: GraceG

so this could be bad for crypto as you could hack a unhackable key in a lot less time using a quantum computer.

Could undermine blockchain security.

11 posted on 09/28/2021 6:42:31 PM PDT by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)

To: GraceG

"so this could be bad for crypto as you could hack a unhackable key in a lot less time using a quantum computer."

Only certain encryption algorithms are susceptible to quantum cracking.

21 posted on 09/28/2021 7:36:26 PM PDT by The Duke (Search for 'Sydney Ducks' and understand what is needed.)

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