A new paper from Google Quantum AI and others documents a new technique for breaking ECC, particularly the curve protecting crypto currencies, smart contracts, and blockchain. This accelerates post quantum cryptography (PQC) timelines.

Root Causes: A PKI and Security Podcast

[email protected] (Tim Callan, Jason Soroko)

Root Causes 604: Accelerated Timeline for Quantum Computers Breaking ECC in Crypto and Blockchain

APR 13, 202611 MIN
Root Causes: A PKI and Security Podcast

Root Causes 604: Accelerated Timeline for Quantum Computers Breaking ECC in Crypto and Blockchain

APR 13, 202611 MIN

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A new paper from Google Quantum AI and others documents a new technique for breaking ECC, particularly the curve protecting crypto currencies, smart contracts, and blockchain. This accelerates post quantum cryptography (PQC) timelines.