This week on #BlockchainCentral: In November 2019, Google claimed to have achieved "Quantum Supremacy", using their performing a calculation that would take traditional computers over 10,000 years in just 200 seconds. So, what will happen to blockchains, cryptocurrencies and the entire DLT ecosystem?<br /><br />Theoretical physicist John Preskill, claimed that while this should be considered only an "incremental step" for quantum computing, it is still a significant development, with Google stating that it is viewed as a "milestone towards full-scale quantum computing." <br /><br />However, while there have been nerves from the blockchain crowd, it seems that we are a long way away from hacking the cryptography behind Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks. Ex Bitcoin-core developer Peter Todd, claimed that while this was a big step, we are still looking at quantum computing that is too primitive to tackle cryptography that we see in cryptocurrencies. <br /><br />With other quantum-resistant projects such as Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) and Praxxis looking to the future, we may already have the technology to secure networks against quantum compromise.<br /><br />Join us as we unpack this landmark of quantum computing, and tackle the future steps that the blockchain community will need to take to remain quantum-resistant.
