This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ian Smith from QEVM
Ian Smith highlights the looming threats to technology, including the vulnerability of blockchain to quantum computers and the Year 2038 problem affecting 32-bit systems. He also emphasizes the growing power of AI and quantum advancements, which could reshape cybersecurity and digital communication.
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We spoke to Ian Smith (https://x.com/IanSmith_HSA) about QEVM (https://x.com/quantumevm) and:
The bullet in the gun was for me
Quantum computers
Magic eight ball
2038 January it's the end of 32-bit time
A message sent in violation of the speed of light over 1,000km
Man in the middle attacks
The majority of people didn't know
The year 2038 problem is going to affect about 95 % of computers
Blockchain is completely vulnerable
Friend or foe identification system for missiles
Cryptography baked into the protocol
It's not just fearmongering, it's a position of power
AI
Diminishing returns for silicon, but you get increasing returns for quantum
Timestamps
00:00 – 08:08 : Intro
08:08 -- 11:06 : Getting to Web3
11:06 -- 19:23 : Quantum computing
19:23 -- 29:39 : Demystify Q day
29:39 -- 34:31 : Q Day effect on the average Joe
34:31 -- 49:50 : Qubits
49:50 – 01:06:07 : The power and knowledge needed
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Special Guest: Ian Smith.
