The European Commission urges post-quantum shift in its new document.
Last week, the European Commission published a document promoting collaboration among EU countries. This document outlines a unified strategy for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, the new encryption standard necessary for future cybersecurity.
1/ The EU Commission's Recommendation emphasizes the importance of working together to create a secure digital future for Europe. It aims to ensure all member states adopt similar strategies for switching to quantum-resistant encryption, promoting compatibility and seamless data flow across borders.
2/ It says: "The future potential development of quantum computers capable of breaking today’s encryption makes it necessary for Europe to look for stronger safeguards, ensuring the protection of sensitive communications and the long-term integrity of confidential information, i.e., by switching to Post-Quantum Cryptography as swiftly as possible."
3/ The recommendation is available in all EU official languages, you may read it here: https://t.co/ajf7McHTDB
4/ The US CISA, NIST, and NSA, the German BSI, and the UK NCSC, just to name a few, have already issued recommendations earlier on why and how to implement post-quantum cryptography.
5/ The quantum race is on, the development of quantum computing is rapidly accelerating, with significant advancements being made on a regular basis.
6/ To be prepared for potential attacks, using a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm is of the highest importance for all networks, including blockchain.
7/ #QANplatform - the hybrid blockchain that has launched the world’s first private blockchain that is both quantum-resistant (uses the CRYSTALS-Dilithium, the NIST-recommended primary post-quantum algorithm) EVM compatible, and enables coding smart contracts in any programming language.
8/ QANplatform's quantum-resistant technology is already being used by an EU country in the public sector. QANplatform’s technology protects government-owned cybersecurity infrastructure against quantum computing attacks.
9/ Soon, you can start preparing for the new era! The QAN TestNet will be launched in April of this year.
🎉Happy #WorldQuantumDay to all quantum computing enthusiasts! Today, we celebrate the exciting developments and possibilities in the quantum world.
Let's explore how #blockchain's cybersecurity is impacted by quantum computers.
1/ What is quantum computing?
Quantum computing is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers.
2/ Supercomputers vs. Quantum Computers:
Supercomputers use massive parallelism with thousands of CPUs solving a problem at once. Quantum computers utilize qubits that exist as 0, 1, or in superposition, exploring multiple outcomes simultaneously for faster problem-solving.
3/ How fast are quantum computers?
According to researchers from Google, the Frontier supercomputer, currently the world's most powerful, would require over 47 years to process the same calculations, whereas the Sycamore quantum computer achieved it in mere seconds.
4/ What are quantum computers used for?
Powerful quantum computers with sufficient stable qubits will be able to tackle complex optimization problems, streamline resource allocation, enhance decision-making processes, and break today's cybersecurity standards.
5/ Why is quantum computing a threat?
Today's cryptographic algorithms (RSA, EC) used by the whole internet – including banks, email providers, social media, blockchain platforms, etc .– will be cracked by quantum computers. Everyone needs to switch to post-quantum security.
6/ Do we need to worry today?
Yes. Quantum computers are a threat even today, because hackers can steal data today and decrypt it later when quantum computers with enough power (qubits) arrive. This method is called "Store now, decrypt later".
7/ What are the alarming recent events?
Apple implemented post-quantum cryptography for iMessage. NATO and WEF raised concerns about the quantum threat. The European Commission published a recommendation on post-quantum cryptography.
8/ How far are quantum computers?
From small startups to IT giants like Google, Honeywell, or IBM, and governments—all of them are investing heavily in building quantum computers. IBM leads the way with its 1,121-qubit quantum computer, Condor, revealed in December 2023.
9/ How far really?
We are already having the wrong conversation in cryptography if we argue about whether we have 1, 3, or 5 years before quantum computers will break today's security algorithms. We must always be ahead of the curve when it comes to cybersecurity.
10/ How can we switch to quantum-resistant security?
Centralized authorities like governments, companies, organizations can switch their IT security to post-quantum cryptography much easier than blockchain platforms.
11/ How is blockchain technology affected by quantum computer attacks?
All cryptocurrency wallets relying on Elliptic Curve (EC) cryptography which have at least one outgoing transaction will break. Hackers will be able to steal your cryptocurrency.
12/ Why is blockchain in greatest risk?
People often overlook that blockchains are decentralized. Existing public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, etc. cannot adopt post-quantum cryptography without significant user impact. According to Vitalik Buterin: "few users would lose their funds".
13/ Can a blockchain fork fix this?
Pseudonymity of blockchain will backfire at post-quantum migration because it will be impossible to tell legitimate owners migrating their own funds and data or hackers stealing all of it. In this case, billions of "free money" and data could land in hackers' hands if they start migrating on the real owners' behalf making the affected blockchains immediately worthless. There is simply no secondary authentication mechanism to prevent this from happening in case of already running blockchains.
14/ How QANplatform solves this?
#QANplatform is developing a quantum-resistant hybrid blockchain designed to be secure against quantum computer attacks from the start. QANplatform implemented the NIST primary recommended post-quantum algorithm called CRYSTALS-Dilithium in Go programming language. To ensure quantum resistance and Ethereum compatibility, QAN developed a custom cross-signature protocol known as the QAN XLINK.
15/ Is QAN's quantum-resistant technology in use?
The live QAN Enterprise Blockchain (also known as QAN Private Blockchain) is already quantum-resistant. QAN recently announced that the first EU country has implemented QANplatform's quantum-resistant technology.
16/ Join the QAN TestNet launch in April!
QANplatform is launching the world's first quantum-resistant and Ethereum-compatible blockchain testnet, where developers can code smart contracts and web3 solutions in any programming language.
🔵How to track the uptime of the QAN TestNet?
The upcoming #QANplatform TestNet will feature its own dedicated status page, enhancing transparency and empowering our community.
Curious about the health of the testnet nodes? The status page will provide real-time updates on the uptime of the QAN TestNet, allowing you to track how consistently the system is operational and ensuring a smooth experience for all users.
Wondering if the QAN TestNet blockchain explorer is up and running? Look no further! The status page will indicate its availability.
In March, #NVIDIA (the company that held 80% of the GPU market share in Q4 2023, according to JPR) launched its cloud #QuantumComputing simulation microservices.
Why this matters?
🔵 The service is designed to facilitate quantum computing exploration in scientific domains like chemistry, biology, and materials science.
🔵 Based on the open-source CUDA-Q quantum computing platform, NVIDIA Quantum Cloud enables users to build and test new quantum algorithms and applications in the cloud, including simulators and tools for hybrid quantum/classical programming.
🔵 The company aims to democratize the access to quantum computing technology. “NVIDIA Quantum Cloud breaks down the barriers to exploring this transformative technology and lets every scientist in the world harness the power of quantum computing and bring their ideas closer to reality,” said Tim Costa, director of HPC and quantum computing at NVIDIA.
🔵 Quantum computers, when sufficiently developed, could dismantle the security protocols that guard our digital lives. Blockchain, the decentralized ledger underpinning web3 applications, dApss, cryptocurrencies and secure transactions, will also face vulnerabilities.
🔵 To be prepared for potential attacks, using a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm is of the highest importance for blockchain networks.
🔵 #QANplatform - the hybrid blockchain that has launched the world’s first private blockchain that is both quantum-resistant (uses the CRYSTALS-Dilithium, the NIST-recommended primary post-quantum algorithm) EVM compatible, and enables coding smart contracts in any programming language.
🔵 Soon, you can start preparing for the new era! The QAN TestNet will be launched in April of this year.
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