Quantum-Proof Crypto: Ian Smith on Protecting Blockchain from the Next Great Threat
BlackRock just flagged quantum computing as a Bitcoin risk. Ian Smith explains why it matters — and what his team at Quantum EVM is building to protect crypto.
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The Chip Mahoney Show — Interview with Ian Smith, CEO of Quantum EVM
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Quantum computing risk in blockchain isn’t theoretical anymore. BlackRock just flagged it — and in this episode, I sit down with Ian Smith, CEO of Quantum EVM, to unpack what that means for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire crypto ecosystem.
We dive into how quantum breakthroughs could shatter current cryptographic standards, why most blockchains are still vulnerable, and what’s being done to build quantum-proof infrastructure — including how Quantum EVM is designing a post-quantum future that stays Ethereum-compatible.
Guest
Ian Smith, CEO of Quantum EVM
quantumevm.com
What we cover
-How quantum computing threatens crypto security
-Why most blockchains aren’t ready for this shift
-What makes Quantum EVM different and why it matters
-Projects that execute better than others
Quote from the episode
"If we don't migrate the cryptography, that's our fault."
Related links
Quantum EVM – https://quantumevm.com/
Cointelegraph article – https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-flags-quantum-computing-as-risk-for-bitcoin-etfs
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