Crypto is the canary in the coal mine for the quantum computing threat, experts say

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Crypto is the canary in the coal mine for the quantum computing threat, experts say

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Experts warn that crypto's slow governance, not its cryptography, poses the biggest obstacle to defending against quantum attacks, which are estimated to become a threat as soon as Q-Day, a hypothetical date marking the onset of quantum computing power surpassing current encryption methods. This vulnerability could compromise entire industries, not just crypto.

As estimates for “Q-Day” move closer, experts warn that crypto’s slow governance, not its cryptography, may be the biggest obstacle to defending against quantum attacks.