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intern at @hemi_xyz i like wrestling, shitposting, the sopranos, video games, and vin diesel. world's leading intern. build on #Hemi.
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"Google paper uses a zero-knowledge (ZK) proof to demonstrate the algorithm's existence without leaking actual optimisations. From now on, assume state-of-the-art algorithms will be censored. There may be self-censorship for moral or commercial reasons, or because of government pressure. A blackout in academic publications would be a tell-tale sign."
Justin Drake@drakefjustin
Today is a monumentous day for quantum computing and cryptography. Two breakthrough papers just landed (links in next tweet). Both papers improve Shor's algorithm, infamous for cracking RSA and elliptic curve cryptography. The two results compound, optimising separate layers of the quantum stack. The results are shocking. I expect a narrative shift and a further R&D boost toward post-quantum cryptography. The first paper is by Google Quantum AI. They tackle the (logical) Shor algorithm, tailoring it to crack Bitcoin and Ethereum signatures. The algorithm runs on ~1K logical qubits for the 256-bit elliptic curve secp256k1. Due to the low circuit depth, a fast superconducting computer would recover private keys in minutes. I'm grateful to have joined as a late paper co-author, in large part for the chance to interact with experts and the alpha gleaned from internal discussions. The second paper is by a stealthy startup called Oratomic, with ex-Google and prominent Caltech faculty. Their starting point is Google's improvements to the logical quantum circuit. They then apply improvements at the physical layer, with tricks specific to neutral atom quantum computers. The result estimates that 26,000 atomic qubits are sufficient to break 256-bit elliptic curve signatures. This would be roughly a 40x improvement in physical qubit count over previous state-of-the-art. On the flip side, a single Shor run would take ~10 days due to the relatively slow speed of neutral atoms. Below are my key takeaways. As a disclaimer, I am not a quantum expert. Time is needed for the results to be properly vetted. Based on my interactions with the team, I have faith the Google Quantum AI results are conservative. The Oratomic paper is much harder for me to assess, especially because of the use of more exotic qLDPC codes. I will take it with a grain of salt until the dust settles. → q-day: My confidence in q-day by 2032 has shot up significantly. IMO there's at least a 10% chance that by 2032 a quantum computer recovers a secp256k1 ECDSA private key from an exposed public key. While a cryptographically-relevant quantum computer (CRQC) before 2030 still feels unlikely, now is undoubtedly the time to start preparing. → censorship: The Google paper uses a zero-knowledge (ZK) proof to demonstrate the algorithm's existence without leaking actual optimisations. From now on, assume state-of-the-art algorithms will be censored. There may be self-censorship for moral or commercial reasons, or because of government pressure. A blackout in academic publications would be a tell-tale sign. → cracking time: A superconducting quantum computer, the type Google is building, could crack keys in minutes. This is because the optimised quantum circuit is just 100M Toffoli gates, which is surprisingly shallow. (Toffoli gates are hard because they require production of so-called "magic states".) Toffoli gates would consume ~10 microseconds on a superconducting platform, totalling ~1,000 sec of Shor runtime. → latency optimisations: Two latency optimisations bring key cracking time to single-digit minutes. The first parallelises computation across quantum devices. The second involves feeding the pubkey to the quantum computer mid-flight, after a generic setup phase. → fast- and slow-clock: At first approximation there are two families of quantum computers. The fast-clock flavour, which includes superconducting and photonic architectures, runs at roughly 100 kHz. The slow-clock flavour, which includes trapped ion and neutral atom architectures, runs roughly 1,000x slower (~100 Hz, or ~1 week to crack a single key). → qubit count: The size-optimised variant of the algorithm runs on 1,200 logical qubits. On a superconducting computer with surface code error correction that's roughly 500K physical qubits, a 400:1 physical-to-logical ratio. The surface code is conservative, assuming only four-way nearest-neighbour grid connectivity. It was demonstrated last year by Google on a real quantum computer. → future gains: Low-hanging fruit is still being picked, with at least one of the Google optimisations resulting from a surprisingly simple observation. Interestingly, AI was not (yet!) tasked to find optimisations. This was also the first time authors such as Craig Gidney attacked elliptic curves (as opposed to RSA). Shor logical qubit count could plausibly go under 1K soonish. → error correction: The physical-to-logical ratio for superconducting computers could go under 100:1. For superconducting computers that would be mean ~100K physical qubits for a CRQC, two orders of magnitude away from state of the art. Neutral atoms quantum computers are amenable to error correcting codes other than the surface code. While much slower to run, they can bring down the physical to logical qubit ratio closer to 10:1. → Bitcoin PoW: Commercially-viable Bitcoin PoW via Grover's algorithm is not happening any time soon. We're talking decades, possibly centuries away. This observation should help focus the discussion on ECDSA and Schnorr. (Side note: as unofficial Bitcoin security researcher, I still believe Bitcoin PoW is cooked due to the dwindling security budget.) → team quality: The folks at Google Quantum AI are the real deal. Craig Gidney (@CraigGidney) is arguably the world's top quantum circuit optimisooor. Just last year he squeezed 10x out of Shor for RSA, bringing the physical qubit count down from 10M to 1M. Special thanks to the Google team for patiently answering all my newb questions with detailed, fact-based answers. I was expecting some hype, but found none.
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This Friday at 12 PM PDT 3 PM EDT catch @MaxwellSanchezX and @ETH_Nation discussing the future of Hemi and Zero-Knowledge Markets.
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From ZK infrastructure to ecosystem expansion.
Here’s what the Hemi team has been building this week.
Midweek with Max recap here.
hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-w…
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The Hemigo of the Week tradition continues!
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@mrdollar_eth
Huge shoutout to Gladiy for "Hemigo of the week", Always a vibe to see the community wearing the official Hemigo tshirt.
@hemi_xyz
Who’s grabbing the next one? It's you sir ! 💪
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Hemi isn’t just another DeFi app- it’s BTC yield infrastructure built from first principles.
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Not a bridge adding hidden trust assumptions.
Not a wrapper diluting Bitcoin’s security.
Instead, @hemi_xyz focuses on native BTC yield, backed by modular design, verifiable onchain proof, and custody that stays intact.
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Exactly one year ago, during a @hemi_xyz Network AMA, the Hemigos community began joking about @MaxwellSanchezX's silky hair. Jokes and memes ensued, and the joke wouldn't have been complete without a memecoin!
That's how $HAIR was born!
So, from the first jokes to the development of a viable economic system, we have been building every day for a year!
First, the $HAIR token was issued on Hemi's testnet, then on the mainnet.
The NFT collection to celebrate Hemi Network's first anniversary
The creation of a community with now four weekly gaming events
The creation of a platform dedicated to gaming on Hemi....
$HAIR has become a sandbox for the Hemi community.
An informal meeting place, where good vibes reign and builders find the support they need to bring their ideas to life.
It's a real pleasure to see the community embracing the project on a daily basis and HAIRforce members committing themselves in the short or long term to bringing the $HAIR project to life.
After a year, our vision hasn't changed, and we are now working to build a real community while continuing what has already been started.
The next step will be to provide them with effective tools to stay informed and get involved in the governance of the project!
Our token, which we have been distributing for a year to all committed members, will play a central role in this tool.
I would therefore like to thank everyone who has participated in the project in any way!
It is thanks to your help that we are where we are today, and it is with you that we are looking to the future!
In any case, you can count on me to maintain my presence and continue to provide the direction and vision for $HAIR, namely a community-based, fun project that allows everyone to become familiar with Web3, development, and community management by being both a participant and a consumer of services.
A joyful sandbox, a community, a family!
Happy Birthday $HAIR !
Long live Hemi, long live $HAIR, and above all, long live the community!
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One year ago, a joke about @MaxwellSanchezX’s hair in a @hemi_xyz AMA sparked a movement. 💇♂️✨
From a meme to a thriving sandbox for builders on Hemi, $HAIR has become a home for gaming, governance, and community.
Love you fam @HairMaxToken
Happy b'day $HAIR ❤️
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Great pic and great vibes ❤️
Alixboum@AlixBoumediene
Thanks @BROKEN_NINJU for this funny pic of a part of the Hemi Team and The Moderation Team. Here's to the heart of our universe : the Hemigos! ✨ You've made this community a vibrant, welcoming family. Every game, every laugh, every karaoke session is a testament to the amazing spirit you bring every day. Our team is proud to be here to support and journey alongside you. To many more adventures together ! For almost two years, @hemi_xyz has been more than just a community... it's a family. 🫂❤️ #community #Hemi #Hair #fun
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Catch @MatthewRoszak at LONGITUDE Hong Kong.
Cointelegraph@Cointelegraph
Explore what quantum computing really means for Bitcoin and how the network can stay resilient. Join @caprioleio of @capriole_fund, @baby_fisherman of @babylonlabs_io, and @MatthewRoszak of @hemi_xyz, @akshat_hk of @MaelstromFund at LONGITUDE Hong Kong. Co-hosted by Cointelegraph and @One_BullEx.
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