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> 1.) As quantum computing advances, there will be at least one successful 51% attack on a major cryptocurrency. Is there a quantum solution for one of the pop
by VMG 7y ago
> 1.) As quantum computing advances, there will be at least one successful 51% attack on a major cryptocurrency.
Is there a quantum solution for one of the popular proof-of-work algorithms?
- hnuser123456 7y agohttps://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Quantum_computing_and_Bitcoin https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Quantum_computing_and_Bitcoin
- trulyrandom 7y agoNo, but there is a quantum computer algorithm for classic asymmetric cryptography, which would affect some major proof-of-stake coins if quantum computers ever become practical.
- grifball 7y agobut that wouldn't be a 51% attack, that would just be stealing a wallet