# \#theory

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## [How close is too close? Post-Quantum Cryptography’s race to relevance.](https://superpositions.com/t/how-close-is-too-close-post-quantum-cryptography-s-race-to-relevance/100)

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**Author:** [@Fitzoutofwater](https://superpositions.com/u/Fitzoutofwater)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://superpositions.com/t/how-close-is-too-close-post-quantum-cryptography-s-race-to-relevance/100 "2025-10-15T18:43:38Z")

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With all the rage around the impact of quantum computing it can be ambiguous as to the actual capability of modern quantum computers and their timeline to be practically utilized. What it boils down to is a dependence on…

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## [ECC challenges for quantum computers](https://superpositions.com/t/ecc-challenges-for-quantum-computers/83)

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**Author:** [@pldd](https://superpositions.com/u/pldd)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://superpositions.com/t/ecc-challenges-for-quantum-computers/83 "2025-09-02T18:09:26Z")

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Hey folks! Pauli Group here! We released a set of ECC challenges to benchmark quantum computers on the path to breaking Bitcoin: \[2508.14011\] Brace for impact: ECDLP challenges for quantum cryptanalysis There is qui…

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## [New (Quantum) Foundations for Cryptography](https://superpositions.com/t/new-quantum-foundations-for-cryptography/49)

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**Author:** [@apruden](https://superpositions.com/u/apruden)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://superpositions.com/t/new-quantum-foundations-for-cryptography/49 "2025-08-14T19:48:37Z")

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Quantum Mechanics May Be the New Foundation for Cryptography In a potential major theoretical breakthrough in cryptography: researchers have developed a quantum-native mathematical framework that could underpin future c…

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## [Grover’s Algorithm isn’t useless - change my mind](https://superpositions.com/t/grover-s-algorithm-isn-t-useless-change-my-mind/50)

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**Author:** [@kearneyjj](https://superpositions.com/u/kearneyjj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://superpositions.com/t/grover-s-algorithm-isn-t-useless-change-my-mind/50 "2025-08-12T07:58:43Z")

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Quick disclaimer up front: This is not a post claiming Grover’s algorithm makes it practical to break SHA‑256 or any modern hash function. That’s not the point. What I am saying is that Grover applies to problems that …