Q-Day isn’t as dangerous as our government
The post quantum computing (PQC) industry wants us to believe that Q-day, the day that a quantum computer is right around the corner. It isn’t. But that doesn’t mean what the niche members are working on is worthless. Perhaps the most important task they have is limiting government surveillance of the innocent.
If you don’t already know, Q Day is the day when a quantum computer exists powerful enough to break current military-grade encryption standards. This has been a major disaster predicted by many, not the least being Wired Magazine. Most in the industry claim it will happen in the next decade, if it hasn’t already happened.
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