Responsible Disclosure of Quantum Vulnerabilities in Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are not immune to threats from future quantum computers. Google has led the responsible transition to post-quantum cryptography since 2016 and now warns that these computers may break the elliptic curve cryptography used by many blockchains. To mitigate this risk, Google recommends transitioning blockchains to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), which is resistant to quantum attacks. … Read more