Future of Blockchain: Cryptography Facing Quantum and AI

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of quantum computing on blockchain technology and the ecosystem's preparations for it.

At Ledger Op3n 2025, our CTO Charles Guillemet sat down with Peter McCormack, Matthew Green, and Ian Miers to discuss how the blockchain space is preparing for the possibility of quantum computing.  Will quantum computing be achieved in our lifetimes? What would it mean for blockchain? And how is the ecosystem working to create solutions? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Charles Guillemet

Guests: Peter McCormack, Matthew Green, Ian Miers

Topics covered

• blockchain
• quantum computing
• cryptography
• AI
• technology solutions

Keywords

• blockchain
• quantum computing
• cryptography
• AI
• Ledger Op3n 2025

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Organizations: Ledger

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