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Google's Willow chip cuts quantum errors 40x, raising Bitcoin concerns
Original: Google's Willow Cuts Quantum Errors 40x, Sparks Bitcoin Security Debate
Google's Willow quantum chip reportedly reduces quantum computing errors by a factor of 40, a significant step toward more stable quantum machines. The advance has reignited debate over whether future quantum computers could break the cryptography securing Bitcoin, with cryptocurrency commentators weighing how urgently the network should prepare quantum-resistant defenses.
Why now: Faster progress in quantum error correction raises fresh questions about Bitcoin's long-term cryptographic security.
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