In this quick bonus episode, DJ and Jerry discuss quantum computers and their potential impact on blockchain technology. Quantum Computers are real and continue to become more powerful and can soon be practically used by businesses to solve problems yet to be solved by classic computers. While quantum has a wondrous upside, this power can be used for malicious use, including tampering with modern encrypted data. So, it’s time to understand quantum enough to both be safe, while also learning how to harness its power.

Jerry was challenged to keep this episode at or around 5 mins, just to touch on a quick definition of quantum computers as well as provide the “two sides of the coin” of what they can do. The short answer is, we are safe for now. But it’s time to establish your quantum offense and defense.

As mentioned in this episode, here is a good YouTube video explaining quantum:

A beginner's guide to quantum computing | Shohini Ghose

Also here is the quantum computer homepage from IBM, with instructions on how to start experimenting with a quantum computer, on the IBM Cloud, to write your first “Hello Quantum” program.

IBM Quantum Computing

Quantum computing and Blockchain are covered in Chapter 7 of my new book, Think Blockchain. Order your thinkblockchain.org book today - with royalties donated to the American Cancer Society

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