If a quantum computer ever broke a blockchain, the entire crypto industry might as well close down shop, argues Kostas Chalkias, chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs.
If an AI system were to ever successfully attack or otherwise disrupt the cryptography of a respected blockchain – even in a white hat research setting – every panic sell-off crypto has seen before that moment would feel small. If a quantum computer … [6283 chars]
Source: CoinDesk | Published: 2025-10-19T13:00:00Z
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