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Self-taught bloke cracks crypto conundrum supposed uncrackable until 2034 (2019)
- krackers 7y ago>But he underestimated the progression of hardware, as the problem has been solved earlier than expected. >He used a bog standard PC with an Intel Core i7-6700 processor So it was mainly just raw hardware and patience rather than any novel math technique? The title is slightly misleading then.
- heavenlyblue 7y agoBut the bloke is self-taught. He’s an autodidact.
- jdsully 7y agoPretty neat. I wonder what’s in the time capsule. Also good on him for keeping the program running for 3 years straight.