Can Bitcoin Survive the Quantum Apocalypse? - We asked the Experts - The JHacker Show

In this episode of The JHacker Show, join Aseem and experts Ajit and Satyam as they break down the complex world of quantum computing, its threats to public key cryptography, and the real-world implications for blockchain, Bitcoin, and modern encryption systems.

🚀 Google’s Quantum Leap and 🔒 What Does This Mean for Bitcoin and Cryptography?
Are we on the brink of a quantum revolution—or a cryptographic apocalypse? In this video, we dive into Google's breakthrough quantum chip and its jaw-dropping potential to solve in 5 minutes what a supercomputer would take longer than the age of the universe to compute.

⚡ Burning Questions:
How quantum computers exploit "hard problems" in cryptography.
Why Bitcoin's blockchain is more resilient than you think.
Predictions: Will quantum computers destroy encryption in our lifetime?

💡 Topics Covered:
1. How quantum computers work and why they are revolutionary.
2. The vulnerabilities of RSA, blockchain, and elliptic curve cryptography.
3. Why hashing and symmetric key systems are (mostly) safe—for now.
4. Google’s mind-blowing SHA-1 collision and what it means for cryptography.
5. Post-quantum cryptography and the race to secure our digital future.

👉 Don’t miss: A fun and informal discussion that simplifies the tech, breaks myths, and gives you a sneak peek into the future of cybersecurity.

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💬 Let us know in the comments: Are you worried about the quantum apocalypse? How will this impact cryptocurrencies and global security?

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Chapters:
00:00 - Coming Up - In This Episode
01:44 - Introduction
03:49 - Why Quantum Computing is Revolutionary
07:36 - Quantum Computing and Cryptography
10:12 - Quantum Computers: Current State and Challenges
12:57 - Practical Implications of Quantum Computing
19:03 - Breaking RSA Encryption: The Theory vs. Reality
23:46 - Bitcoin and Blockchain Security
36:55 - Understanding Proof of Work
47:11 - Hashing vs. Public Key Cryptography
56:30 - Google's SHA-1 Collision
1:05:15 - Post-Quantum Cryptography
1:15:52 - Threat Models and Practical Concerns
1:20:20 - Quantum Doomsday Predictions
1:22:15 - Closing Remarks and Fun Banter