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 about QEVM 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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