It’s Time for the Crypto Industry to Take the Threat of AI and Quantum Computing Seriously

It’s Time for the Crypto Industry to Take the Threat of AI and Quantum Computing Seriously

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.

Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today

Australia is standing at the edge of a technological shift that could redefine cyber resilience. With quantum computing on the horizon, the very foundations of data security are under threat. While this technology promises enormous advances in areas like medical research, logistics and AI, it also has the potential to break the cryptographic systems that currently protect government, business and personal data. Quantum computers exploit the prin…