The Quantum Threat: Is Google Willow Blockchain’s Worst Nightmare?

For years, cryptographers and blockchain developers have treated quantum computing as a distant threat. Something humans have to worry about “eventually.” That perspective changed dramatically on December 9th, 2024, when Google announced its latest quantum processor, Willow. While listening to a podcast,  Scott Aaronson said a line that perhaps best describes the sentiment right now:  […]