Don Tapscott: Quantum computing poses risks to blockchain security and privacy

Don Tapscott: Quantum computing poses risks to blockchain security and privacy
Quantum computing threat to blockchain

Don Tapscott said new research with D. Heintzman examines how quantum computing threatens multiple layers of the blockchain ecosystem, including signatures, consensus, smart contracts, and privacy protocols.

According to Tapscott, the risks to blockchain components are not uniform and may impact different stakeholders such as Bitcoin holders, stablecoin issuers, and central banks in distinct ways.

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