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Science
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

New quantum-computing advances heighten threat to elliptic curve cryptosystems

Utility-scale quantum computers can break elliptic curve cryptography much more efficiently than previously thought.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Google Slashes Quantum Resource Requirements for Breaking Cryptocurrency Encryption

Google's Quantum AI warns that cryptocurrencies are more vulnerable to quantum attacks than previously believed, shortening the timeline for potential threats.
Miscellaneous
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The Core Issue: Libsecp256k1, Bitcoin's Cryptographic Heart

Libsecp256k1 evolved from a hobby project into essential consensus-critical software protecting Bitcoin's multi-trillion dollar network through secure elliptic curve cryptography implementation.
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