The Quantum Menace
Jun 20, 2019Armando Faz-Hernández
Summary
This post introduces quantum computing and its potential impact on current cryptographic standards. It explains the fundamental concepts of quantum computing, including qubits, superposition, and measurement, and how quantum gates operate. The post sets the stage for subsequent discussions on quantum-resistant algorithms and Cloudflare's experiments and open-source contributions in this area.
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