From 2052 to 2034: Quantum Progress Accelerates the Countdown to Q-Day

Ahead of schedule, Metaculus now predicts that quantum computers could factor an RSA number using Shor’s algorithm by 2034. This is almost 20 years sooner than the previous forecast of 2052. These swift advancements raise urgent concerns for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, which depend on modern cryptography for security and trust. Quantum Computing Progress Shortens “Q-day” Timeline “Q-day” defines the moment when quantum computers can break widely used cryptographic systems source: https://beincrypto.com/quantum-computing-cryptography-timeline-2034/