Forbes: Quantum technology threatens encryption? But it's more likely an opportunity.

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At the moment, the encryption industry has been overwhelmed by public opinion, geopolitical conflicts and financial turmoilThe latest Google study, in turn, presents a new challenge in this area: the landing schedule for operationalizing quantum calculations is constantly moving ahead。

The potential threat posed by quantum computing has been discussed, argued and written in industry for many years, and block chain developers have already begun to develop antiquity encryption techniques。But what really stirs the investment market is the speed of technology overlap。The Google Quantum Artificial Intelligence team has pointed out that quantum computers require less than 500,000 quantum bits to break the elliptical curve encryption algorithm used in bitcoin, which has been recognized as the most secure. Leaving aside the technical parameters of quantum bits, the key fact is:The number of quantum bits required for the latest estimates is much lower than previously expected, which has also advanced the point where the ecosystem of the block chain might face a “life test” in 2029I don't know。

In addition to the fact that Bitcoin may have revealed a security breach in just nine minutes, another report focuses on the risks faced by the Etherfam: The network has up to five potential attack vectors, which, if used, would put at risk about $100 billion in DeFi and monetized assets。

It needs to be made clear that the quantum computers mentioned in these studies are not yet truly available and remain theoretical. However, the discussions have allowed for a double-digit increase in coins and agreements with antiquant properties. In addition, the introduction of more advanced agreements, such as zero-knowledge certification, which are regarded as "quant-fitting" tokens has benefited from this attention。

Leaving aside the rise in speculative sentiment and panic, as quantum technology continues to permeate broader financial markets, investors should recognize some key lessons and revelations。

Quantum risk is no longer theoretical, it's good. Yes

Discussions around quantum computing and encrypted currency have shifted from abstract risks to quantifiable real threats。

New studies have shown that quantum systems may require between 10,000 and 26,000 quantum bits to break through the encryption standards that are currently widely used, which is significantly lower than the millions of magnitude scales previously estimated. More importantly, the scene of the attack is no longer hypothetical。Researchers have outlined some of the attacks: private keys can be extracted from ongoing transactions within minutes, and funds can be transferred even before the transaction is confirmed。

This reality has redefined the core of the problem for investors, audit institutions and policymakers: the risk is no longer just "would quantum computers happen," but rather whether existing systems can move quickly enough to the back quantum encryption system. Estimates suggest that the Quantum Node is likely to arrive at the earliest in 2029, leaving a window of time for industry response that is shorter than the upgrading cycle of most financial infrastructure。

From a realistic perspective, the market is facing a typical accounting and valuation challenge: it needs to be recognized and assessed before a contingent liability is converted into a real loss。

Markets are already pre-pricing quantum transformation

Although the threat at the bottom is still emerging, market behaviour suggests that the participants are not waiting for clarity. The increase of 50 per cent in the number of tokens and projects that are the main antiquant properties means that funds are being allocated in advance for defensive infrastructure and related projects。

This is a common pattern in financial markets: investors often charge structural risks to prices before they actually land. In the current situation, this means that capital flows to antiquant encryption techniques, block chain agreements that complete upgrades, and those involved in security-building in this area。

At the same time, the prices of mainstream encrypted assets remained relatively stable, despite the increasing clarity of the warnings。This reflects the emerging consensus in the market that this change will be accomplished by upgrading at the level of agreement, rather than by the collapse of the industry。

This introduced new dimensions to valuation analysis for accounting and auditing practitioners. Digital assets not only face market volatility and regulatory changes, but also the risks of technology phase-out — such risks must be subject to disclosure, modelling and stress testing。

The encryption industry is unlikely to die, but the bottom structure will be rebuilt

Despite the increasing urgency of the warnings, the overall conclusion of the various studies and industry reviews is clear: quantum calculations will not subvert the chain of blocks, but will force them to reconstitute the security system。Recent analyses point to multiple attack paths, ranging from rapid use of loopholes at the trade level to slow attacks on dormant wallets whose keys have been exposed。

At the same time, ongoing research in the area of back quantum encryption has shown that viable responses already exist, although universal application remains uneven。

Importantly, any observer, investor or policy advocate can prove that:The block chain system is not staticI don't know. Protocol upgrades, hard-drives, encryption algorithm migrations are already part of the ecological operation mechanism. This adaptability is itself a structural advantage compared to traditional financial infrastructure。

Quantification presents not fatal defects, but an opportunity to be forced to move forward. The ultimate winner will not be those who try to avoid risk, but those who drive the transition and embed resistance to quantum capacity in governance, information disclosure and technology design before the threat becomes fully visible。

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