President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders designed to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare federal agencies for the potential security risks posed by future quantum machines.
Summary
- Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare agencies for future encryption risks.
- The orders direct intelligence officials to assess the impact of advanced quantum computers and the transition to post-quantum cryptography.
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Algorand communities are already exploring different strategies to protect blockchain networks from future quantum threats.
According to the White House, Trump…
