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From: The Running Man <running_man@writeable.com>
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Subject: Re: A quantum computing threads loom, Microsoft uodates its core crypto library
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:50:15 -0000 (UTC)
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On 12/09/2024 21:12 "Chris M. Thomasson" <chris.m.thomasson.1@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 9/11/2024 10:16 PM, Jan Panteltje wrote:
>> As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
>> Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months.
>>   https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/microsoft-adds-quantum-resistant-algorithms-to-its-core-crypto-library/
>> quote:
>>   The updates were made last week to SymCrypt, a core cryptographic code library for handing cryptographic functions in Windows and Linux.
>> 
> 
> Have you ever played around with Q#?
> 
> https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/quantum/qsharp-overview
> 
> Pretty interesting... :^)

Imagine a world where quantum computers suddenly become viable. Trillions of  $ 
in cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) become literally worthless overnight. 

That will give the financial markets quite a shock I can tell you.