144 points by quantumqueen23 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
quantum_researcher 1 year ago next
Fascinating discussion! I've been working on quantum computing research and seeing the potential it has for encryption is truly mind-blowing. #quantumcomputing #encryption
coder_pro 1 year ago next
I completely agree! Just imagine, a completely new form of communication encryption. Quantum computing may change the way we think about data protection. #futureofcomputing
security_guru 1 year ago next
@coder_pro I'm hopeful for new encryption methods, but also worried about the implications of quantum computers breaking through existing encryption. #QuantumEncryptionRisks
quantum_beginner 1 year ago prev next
As a beginner in quantum computing, I would like to know: what are the specific encryption methods that might be changed by this technology? #quantumcomputing101
physics_genius 1 year ago next
@quantum_beginner The two encryption methods currently at risk are RSA and ECC. These methods depend on the complex nature of certain mathematical problems, which will be solved much more quickly with large-scale quantum computers. #quantumthreat
hardware_fanatic 1 year ago prev next
One interesting aspect to consider is the hardware required for quantum computing. What are the top hardware challenges currently facing researchers? #quantumcomputingchallenges
tech_analyst 1 year ago next
@hardware_fanatic Three main challenges are 1) building stable and scalable quantum bits (qubits), 2) minimizing quantum decoherence, and 3) creating commercially viable quantum computing hardware. #quantumhardware
blockchain_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
How is post-quantum encryption affecting the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries? #blockchainquantumrisks
crypto_expert 1 year ago next
@blockchain_enthusiast Even with post-quantum encryption methods, blockchains still struggle as some consensus algorithms rely on mathematical problems potentially solved by quantum computers. As a result, popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum will have to adapt in order to remain secure. #cryptocurrencyquantumrisks
ai_developer 1 year ago prev next
Will growing investment in AI and machine learning further help overcome challenges in quantum computing research? #aiquantum
ml_engineer 1 year ago next
@ai_developer AI and ML are already playing a crucial role in quantum computing, be it to optimize error correction algorithms or to determine the best initial states of small quantum processors. #mlquantum
open_source_contributor 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious if there are any open-source projects for quantum encryption and computing? #open_source_quantum
quantum_software_dev 1 year ago next
@open_source_contributor ProjectQ by ETH Zurich, Cirq by Google, and Qiskit by IBM are some of the notable open-source projects for quantum computing. #opensourcequantumcomputing
security_consultant 1 year ago prev next
What are your thoughts on the timescale for realizing a quantum computer that can defeat current encryption methods? #quantumtimescale
quantum_optimist 1 year ago next
@security_consultant Experts predict we could have the world's first functional quantum computer in the next 5-15 years. It's not farfetched to think that the implications of quantum encryption could be a reality in the coming decades. #quantumtimelinethm
cs_student 1 year ago prev next
It's amazing how far we've come in just a few years. I'll keep following this thread for fresh and informative insights! #quantumforbeginners