# \#hacking

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## ["I broke a 6 bit ECC key with a quantum computer. Ask Me Anything." - Steve Tippeconnic](https://superpositions.com/t/i-broke-a-6-bit-ecc-key-with-a-quantum-computer-ask-me-anything-steve-tippeconnic/93)

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**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://superpositions.com/t/i-broke-a-6-bit-ecc-key-with-a-quantum-computer-ask-me-anything-steve-tippeconnic/93 "2025-10-18T15:42:19Z")

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Welcome to the first-ever Superpositions AMA with Steve Tippeconnic @SteveTipp! Steve is at the forefront of the practical applications of quantum computing, and he recently used IBM’s 133-qubit ibm\_torino with Qiskit Ru…