“So, he’s the Beyoncé of this event?” a young woman standing behind me says to a colleague. The three of us are standing, looking at the back of a crowd, whose members are all looking at a bearded man in an orange sweater. Getting a look at him is like trying to see the Mona Lisa – only fleeting glimpses are possible. “His algorithm is the algorithm that will break everything,” the colleague says, as I briefly catch sight of people posing for selfies and getting their conference badges signed. I’m at the Quantum.Tech World conference in Boston, and Peter Shor is the star attraction. Shor is one of the most influential researchers in the history of quantum computing, and it all comes down to his creation, known as Shor’s algorithm. In the 1990s, Shor was a researcher at Bell Labs in New Jersey. Quantum computers were a somewhat obscure research topic, barely on his radar, until he attended a seminar by the quantum computing pioneer Umesh Vazirani. There, he heard about a problem that quantum computers could solve better than any conventional computer. The problem was extremely contrived, so Shor wondered whether there was something more practical that quantum computers could be good at, too. Over the course of about six months, culminating in the spring of 1994, he not only identified such a problem – the factoring of very large numbers – but he also developed a recipe that a quantum computer could follow to solve it. Shor’s algorithm, the one that could “break everything”, was born. It quickly became recognised as an outstanding contribution to the field and gave researchers an urgent reason to actually build quantum computers. Most modern encryption relies on the mathematical task of factoring very large numbers. As long as computers struggle with
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Microsoft, Google and Cloudflare just made 2029 the new quantum deadline The inevitable path to access to quantum computing brings an equal and opposite responsibility to address post-quantum cryptography. Government directives from nations including the United States and France have previously set an end-of-decade timeline, stipulating that public sector bodies and “critical operators” should procure and deploy exclusively quantum-safe technologies by 2030. That timeline has now changed. Technology vendors, including Microsoft, Google and Cloudflare, have publicly stated that they will bring their quantum-safe deadline date forward to 2029. “We believe cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously expected, and the work required to prepare is significant so organizations need to start now.” A new risk horizon According to Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure chief technology officer, advances in quantum research and development have now “shifted the risk horizon” for everyone. “We believe cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously expected – and the work required to prepare is significant so organizations need to start now,” writes Russinovich in a recent blog post. Russinovich noted that there has been growing recognition that the transition to quantum-safe cryptography is a “multi-year engineering effort” that benefits from early planning and action, so delaying work increases both cost and risk. The Microsoft Quantum Safe Program (QSP) timeline and the goal of transitioning products and services to PQC by 2029 mean Redmond is also incorporating PQC requirements into its Secure Future Initiative (SFI). “This brings quantum-safe readiness into the same disciplined engineering framework we use for other critical security outcomes: clear ownership, measurable milestones, and transparent progress. Embedding these capabilities into our platforms empowers customers to move sooner and more confidently,” added Russinovich. “Cryptographically relevant quantum computers don’t exist yet, but many labs across the world are pursuing different approaches to building
Jul 6, 2026 · via thenewstack.io
MOST POPULAR AI - Science Boffins bet on quantum computers, AI supers to solve fusion fuel dilemmaDepartment of Energy, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM simulate a soup of molten salts and techno babble in pursuit of tritium - AI and ML Software engineers can still rake in big bucks by working for fast-growing companiesAI's impact on tech business is complicated - software Microsoft says the world is changing faster than it can keep up as it guts commercial, Xbox teamsXbox chief says company can't afford to mistake longevity for inevitability - AI and ML AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo makes local AI look easy, but at $4K, easy doesn't come cheap128 GB of memory! In this economy? - AI and ML Nvidia floats double-dipping datacenter financing schemeWhat's better than getting paid once? Getting paid twice of course Infosec - Security Russians are posing as Signal support to launch phishing attacksPLUS: US takes down Iranian propaganda sites; Marketing company asks 'Why Do We Have Your Information?' And more! - Security Microsoft patches failed to fix on-prem SharePoint, which is now under zero-day attackPLUS: China upgrades smartphone surveillance tools; Ring eases anti-snooping stance; and more - Black Hat and DEF CON DEF CON Franklin project enlists hackers to harden critical infrastructureVoting village reports have been so successful, says Jeff Moss, that the whole of DEF CON will now be included - Security EQT buys majority share in Swiss cybersecurity biz AcronisWent at equivalent of $3.5B+ valuation for entire firm, though portion sold not specified - Malware Month Ten years since the first corp ransomware, Mikko Hyppönen sees no end in sightOn the plus side, infosec's a good bet for a long, stable career FOSS - Collabora releases CODE 26.04 as rivalry between FOSS cloudy office suites heats upNow with Markdown support and smarter formula
Jul 6, 2026 · via theregister.com
Oak Ridge National Lab, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM Achieve First-Known Computations of Fusion Materials on a Quantum Computer
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Initial results lay the groundwork for key objective of the United States Genesis Mission
Quantum-centric supercomputing algorithm takes aim at tritium extraction – a bottleneck to abundant energy and a long-standing challenge for classical computers working alone
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Jul 6, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
IBM, Oak Ridge and Cleveland Clinic unveil quantum-powered novel fusion energy research A joint effort from IBM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Cleveland Clinic offers new perspectives into the near-term scientific applications for quantum computing systems. IBM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Cleveland Clinic on Monday unveiled the first known molecular simulation created with the help of quantum computing, an achievement that contributes to goals outlined in the Trump administration's Genesis Mission. Using IBM’s 156-qubit Heron quantum processor chip and ORNL’s supercomputing infrastructure, scientists developed nine molecular configurations of a liquid salt that has the potential to produce tritium, a necessary fuel for fusion energy production. The simulation contributes to Trump administration goals set out in the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission and represents a new step in the near-term application of quantum information systems. “We're going to see quantum applications accelerate because of this type of work,” IBM Director of Research Jay Gambetta told Nextgov/FCW. The molecular models in the research simulate interactions between tritium, a rare isotope of hydrogen that is key in producing fusion energy, and atom clusters in molten salt to support tritium breeding and management. Cultivating a robust supply of tritium and stabilizing it has been a challenge for experts working to deploy fusion energy as a cleaner power source, as the material is extremely rare in nature. Fostering nuclear power is a major goal for the Trump administration’s Genesis Mission. Tom Beck, the section head of science engagement at ORNL, told Nextgov/FCW the entire effort was aimed at demonstrating the research and development capabilities within the Genesis Mission initiative. “Essentially, the problem of tritium is … making these reactors stable,” Gambetta said. “With quantum computers you can start to simulate it.” Beyond quantum, the process also leveraged a hybrid computing system, which
Jul 6, 2026 · via nextgov.com
Abstract We develop and demonstrate methods for simulating the scattering of particle wave packets in the interacting Thirring model on digital quantum computers, with hardware implementations on up to 80 qubits. We identify low-entanglement time slices of the scattering dynamics and exploit their efficient representation by tensor networks. Circuit compression based on matrix product state techniques yields on average a reduction by a factor of 3.2 in circuit depth compared to conventional approaches, allowing longer evolution times to be evaluated with higher fidelity on contemporary quantum processors. Utilizing zero-noise extrapolation in combination with Pauli twirling, on quantum hardware we accurately simulate the full scattering dynamics on 40 qubits, and further demonstrate the tensor networks compressed state preparation on 80 qubits. Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Scattering experiments are at the heart of unraveling the internal structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental particles. Major experimental facilities such as LHC1 and RHIC2 continue to generate valuable experimental data to test the theoretical predictions and drive the search for new physics. Concomitantly, there are significant efforts to develop analytical and numerical methods for improving our understanding of gauge field theories, which provide the theoretical framework for particle physics. In particular, Lattice Field Theory (LFT) provides a powerful tool for exploring non-perturbative regimes from first principles. Discretizing a theory on a Euclidean space-time lattice allows for applying sophisticated Monte Carlo (MC) methods that have been extremely successful for computing properties such as mass spectra, phase diagrams and many other static properties3,4. However, the conventional MC approach to LFT is not suited to directly explore dynamical problems, as it crucially relies on the formulation in Euclidean space-time, and using Minkowski space-time would lead to a sign problem preventing efficient MC sampling. While indirect approaches exist to address scattering problems with
Jul 6, 2026 · via nature.com
A research collaboration between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Cleveland Clinic, and IBM Quantum has completed the first heterogeneous quantum-classical simulation of tritium binding within a liquid inorganic molten salt. Released as a preprint on arXiv by a team including ORNL Section Head Tom Beck, Corporate Research Fellow Al Geist, and Cleveland Clinic staff scientist Dr. Kenneth Merz Jr., the project uses quantum-centric supercomputing to resolve electronic ground-state energies for clusters of fluorine, lithium, and beryllium (FLiBe; 2LiF–BeF2). The joint venture serves as a baseline proof-of-concept for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, which aims to eliminate the tritium extraction and fuel-breeding bottlenecks that hinder commercial nuclear fusion power plants. [ ORNL - LBNL - IBM Simulation Stack ] Compute Architecture─► Heterogeneous CPUs, GPUs, and cloud-accessible IBM Quantum QPUs. Physical Mechanism ─► Active tritium extraction & conformational energy modeling in liquid FLiBe blankets. Algorithmic Engine ─► Embedded-Wavefunction (EWF) partitioning & Extended Sample-Based Quantum Diagonalization.To achieve self-sustaining nuclear fusion within magnetic-confinement tokamaks, reactors must breed their own tritium (3H) fuel on-site by wrapping the high-temperature plasma wall in a thick blanket of liquid salt. When high-energy neutrons bombard lithium-6 atoms inside the fluid, they split to yield fresh tritium gas. However, optimizing the chemical recipe of a liquid salt that shifts dynamically under radiation, magnetic fields, and intense thermal loads is an intractable challenge for classical supercomputers. Classical techniques like Density Functional Theory (DFT) introduce free-energy error margins as high as 10%, failing to predict whether the liberated tritium will drift out safely as a harvestable gas or bind with fluorine to create corrosive tritium fluoride (TF). To overcome the exponential scaling overhead of tracking subatomic electron correlations in a highly polarized, charged ionic mixture, the team adapted an automated wave function-based embedding framework originally deployed to model
Jul 6, 2026 · via quantumcomputingreport.com
Superconducting quantum hardware developer IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) has completed an asset acquisition of Berlin-based Quantistry GmbH, a developer of cloud-native chemical and materials simulation software. The transaction includes Quantistry’s proprietary software, algorithm libraries, and intellectual property. The acquisition occurred following IQM’s business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (RAAQ), which listed the company on the Nasdaq Stock Market. [ IQM - Quantistry Acquisition Matrix ] Acquisition Target ──► Software applications, IP, and chemical simulation algorithms of Quantistry GmbH. Corporate Structure ──► Traded on Nasdaq (IQMX) following a business combination with RAAQ. Industrial Sectors ──► Automotive, aerospace, chemical, materials science, and pharmaceutical R&D.Quantistry’s software platform integrates high-performance computing (HPC) with quantum chemical algorithms. An architectural feature of the platform is a machine learning layer that automates workflow routing across classical HPC infrastructures, AI computing environments, and quantum backends. This software allows industrial research teams to model molecular geometries and physical properties without requiring specialized quantum computing or chemical simulation expertise. IQM plans to integrate Quantistry’s software applications with its superconducting quantum hardware infrastructure to establish an integrated software-hardware development platform. Quantistry’s technical, quantum chemistry, and software engineering teams will join IQM to maintain development continuity. According to IQM CEO Jan Goetz and Quantistry CEO Dr. Marcel Quennet, the integrated platform will allow industrial clients in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors to deploy classical simulations, machine learning configurations, and quantum hardware backends within a unified ecosystem. The official corporate asset acquisition disclosures, executive statements, and forward-looking financial parameters can be reviewed through the IQM Quantum Computers Press Room here. July 6, 2026 Leave A Comment
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Post-Quantum Cryptography In The Ledger SDK Learn how Ledger has developed two post-quantum cryptography APIs into its SDK, the first step of enabling cryptography protocols quantum computers can't crack. Before You Dive In - The threat is real, but not here yet: A powerful enough quantum computer could break the math that protects most digital security today, including crypto wallets. It doesn’t exist yet, but the industry is preparing now so defenses are ready when it does. - Ledger has added two new algorithms in its SDK: These are called ML-KEM and ML-DSA. They replace older security methods with ones that even quantum computers can’t crack. - ML-KEM is for sharing secrets securely: Think of it like a lockbox: the recipient publishes an open lock (public key), the sender puts a secret inside and snaps it shut (encapsulation), and only the recipient can open it (decapsulation). Nobody else, including a quantum computer, can read what’s inside. - ML-DSA is for proving something is genuine: It works like a digital signature on a document: it proves a message came from who it says it came from, and hasn’t been tampered with. It’s the quantum-safe replacement for the signature method most blockchains use today. - The tradeoff is size, not security: These new methods are secure against future threats, but their keys and signatures are much larger than the old ones, sometimes 30–50x bigger. That’s a known cost of quantum resistance. - Ledger’s devices are small and have limited memory: So the implementation required clever engineering. Rather than loading everything into memory at once, the code rebuilds what it needs piece by piece, staying within tight hardware limits without cutting any security corners. - One important caveat the document flags openly: the current version doesn’t yet include protection against physical attacks (like
Jul 6, 2026 · via ledger.com
Xthings, Inc. Announces Quantum-Ready Security Initiative for Physical AI and Smart Spaces Ecosystem Company Advances Crypto-Agile Security Architecture to Support Long-Term Security, Physical AI, and Smart Spaces Innovation FREMONT, Calif., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xthings, Inc. today announced a strategic initiative to develop a future-ready, crypto-agile security architecture designed to support emerging post-quantum cryptographic standards across its Physical AI and Smart Spaces ecosystem. As advances in quantum computing continue to accelerate, organizations worldwide are evaluating the long-term implications of quantum technologies on cybersecurity, digital identity, connected devices, and critical infrastructure. Xthings believes that companies developing next-generation intelligent environments must begin preparing today for tomorrow's security challenges. The initiative is intended to position Xthings at the forefront of secure connected-environment technologies, enabling the Company's platform architecture to evolve alongside emerging cybersecurity standards and industry best practices. Xthings' Physical AI and Smart Spaces platform integrates intelligent access control, biometric identity technologies, smart home and smart building systems, cloud services, mobile applications, and connected-device ecosystems. Through its quantum-ready initiative, the Company is developing architectural approaches designed to facilitate future migration to next-generation cryptographic standards while maintaining interoperability, scalability, and user experience. The initiative will focus on several strategic areas, including: - Evaluation of post-quantum cryptographic developments and standards; - Development of crypto-agile platform architecture capable of supporting future algorithm transitions; - Assessment of device, application, cloud, and communications security frameworks; - Long-term protection of digital identities, credentials, and sensitive data; and - Alignment with evolving industry standards and ecosystem partners. While commercial deployment of quantum computers capable of compromising modern cryptographic systems remains an evolving area, governments, standards organizations, and technology leaders have increasingly emphasized the importance of preparing critical digital infrastructure for a post-quantum future. The initiative reflects Xthings' commitment to developing secure, resilient infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent
Jul 6, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
France to Stop Certifying Non-Quantum-Safe Encryption France is accelerating its transition to post-quantum encryption: France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI said on Tuesday it would stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption, a move that will force government bodies and critical operators to shift away from older systems. Samih Souissi, ANSSI’s chief of staff, said at the France Quantum conference that the agency would halt such certifications from 2027, and that businesses should be buying only quantum-safe products by 2030. ANSSI approval is required for use in French government agencies and critical infrastructure, making the policy a de facto phase-out of older encryption. Clive Robinson • July 6, 2026 12:09 PM @ ALL, This, Does not realy give an indicator of just how fast the chang required or the effect it will have. ANSSI dictating from above What is in effect a deadline of “at the end of the decade” when we are already more than halfway through. Some would argue is, “Way to fast for what in practice is an unknown, at best minimally tested technology”. Especially when the alleged “Quantum Computer” threat keeps slipping further and further into the future. Thus the question arises as to, “Why the rush, and what the parachute is?” After all you do not fly experimental aircraft without having some form of protection from “crash and burn”. If you are going to create a massive economic upheaval it’s something you need to consider the consequences of. Just one thing that few talk about is “Sovereign Security”. It’s all the rage currently to talk about the EU plans to get rid of US Cloud as it’s a clear and present security risk. But few consider the effect across “the full computing stack”. Presently the cloud world runs on US controlled hardware… France does not have
Jul 6, 2026 · via schneier.com
Engineers solved an airflow mystery hidden nearly a mile underground A hidden underground airflow mystery was traced to an unlikely culprit: falling rainwater powerful enough to push vast amounts of air through deep mine shafts. - Date: - July 6, 2026 - Source: - South Dakota Science and Technology Authority - Summary: - Engineers at a deep underground research facility noticed something strange during major rainstorms: airflow underground sometimes reversed direction. Using new sensors and mathematical modeling, they found that water rushing down a shaft was effectively pushing air through the tunnels like a giant piston. The breakthrough explains a long-standing mystery and could help underground operations better predict and manage ventilation during storms and emergencies. - Share: Running a facility deep beneath Earth's surface requires constant control of two essential elements: air and water. Workers in underground tunnels and shafts depend on reliable ventilation to survive and work safely. At the same time, groundwater and rainwater that seep underground must be collected and pumped back to the surface. That challenge is familiar at large mining operations, where specialized teams manage ventilation and water systems. It is also a critical part of operating the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), a massive underground science laboratory in South Dakota. Although mining no longer takes place there, mining engineers remain responsible for maintaining the extensive network of tunnels and shafts safely. Heavy Rain Triggered Unexpected Airflow Changes Since joining SURF in 2019, mining engineer Jason Connot has overseen the facility's ventilation system. During periods of intense rainfall, he and his colleagues began noticing something unusual. Airflow patterns underground sometimes weakened or even reversed direction. "We noticed our fan would go haywire at 5 Shaft. Some areas would show reduced or even reversed airflow during large rain events," Connot said. Under normal conditions, fresh
Jul 6, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com
Governments and institutions worldwide are investing in the procurement of quantum computers to advance discoveries in various high-growth industries.
Shares of IQM Quantum Computers (IQMX) attracted significant investor attention on Monday, rallying on its second day as a publicly traded company.
The company is focused on developing full-stack superconducting quantum computing machines, having sold 23 units worldwide, and is the first publicly listed quantum player from the European Union.
What Does Having Quantum Computing Capabilities Mean?
According to SpinQ, a leading Chinese quantum computing firm, there were roughly 200 full-sized commercial quantum computers active worldwide in 2025, and about 1,000 desktop-sized educational units.
Jul 6, 2026 · via stocktwits.com
Organisations are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) strategies, frameworks and applications to improve operations, but there is a new technology being led by researchers and global businesses to gain an advantage in the new economy: quantum. Others should consider building quantum strategies and frameworks into their businesses so they do not fall behind in this newly forming quantum economy. Over the past few years, many Australian businesses have been focussing on bolstering their use of AI, with organisations spending $24.4 billion in 2023-24 on R&D, mostly in computer science which includes AI, an increase of 18 per cent. Organisations are using AI to help increase productivity by streamlining workflows, with 35 per cent of Australian business prioritising AI-driven productivity gains Yet, there is another form of new technology making developments in the background which has the potential to bring more computing power with it, creating both threats and opportunities. This is quantum technology. Quantum: An emerging opportunity There are niche but highly valuable applications of quantum technology across a broad range of fields. The main one is quantum computing, although it is not yet commercially scalable, as significant innovation, development and engineering are still required beyond the capabilities of current machines. However, there are some nearer term applications in key areas such as sensing and communication. Quantum computing is set to be able to solve problems that classical computing cannot. Particular examples include rapid and highly effective drug development, new materials development, and complicated logistics optimisation. This is achieved through controlling and reading out chips that contain many millions of qubits, a qubit is a quantum bit of information. Current computers use bits of information, 0 and 1, in sequential order, but qubits run bits of information concurrently. This means that quantum computers could process data to solve more complex
Jul 6, 2026 · via startupdaily.net
Comcast’s Spinoff Highlights a Growing Divide in Telecom ETFs The spinoff has investors taking a fresh look at the sector, now split between old-school telecom and the AI-heavy giants crowding into the space. Sign up for exclusive news and analysis of the rapidly evolving ETF landscape. We’ll take Door No. 3. The Comcast spinoff made waves last week, but it’s also creating new interest in exchange-traded funds that gain exposure to the telecommunications sector. The funds generally track companies like landline and mobile phone carriers, as well as mobile phone manufacturers, but AI companies are quickly splitting the segment in two. Behind Door No. 1 are traditional, mid-size telecom companies like Comcast and AT&T, which are struggling from good, old-fashioned competition. Behind Door No. 2 is the large-cap, new wave of companies like Meta, Alphabet and SpaceX, spending heavily on their AI buildout and often more volatile. It’s creating an interesting investing dynamic for advisors looking to leverage telecom. “Meta and Alphabet are increasingly being connected to the AI trade, in or out of favor, whereas much of the rest of telecom services is slower growth,” said Todd Rosenbluth, Vettafi head of research. The Devil Is in the Details In sector ETFs, fund performance largely comes down to portfolio composition. The State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC), for instance, is down more than 6% this year, with about 40% of the fund allocated to Meta and Alphabet, both of which have slid amid concerns about AI spending. By contrast, the State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL), which holds neither Meta nor Alphabet and instead tracks more traditional telecom services, is up almost 48% over the same period. The largest communications ETFs, according to Morningstar data, are: - The State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
Jul 6, 2026 · via thedailyupside.com
Telco are focusing on developing next-generation quantum cryptography In line with the development of AI and quantum computers The three mobile carriers are focusing on developing next-generation quantum cryptography technologies ahead of the commercialization of sixth-generation (6G) mobile carriers in 2030. The reason they are making efforts to develop quantum cryptography, which is a non-communications sector, is that the rapid improvement of artificial intelligence and quantum computer performance is raising the threat of destroying existing cryptography systems. Telecom companies, which suffered side-by-side from hacking last year, are showing their determination not to repeat last year's mistakes by developing next-generation quantum cryptography. According to related industries on the 4th, quantum encryption, which the three telecommunication companies are working hard to commercialize, is considered a key technology to respond to the threat that the existing encryption system could collapse due to the recent development of AI and quantum computers. Quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD) are the core technologies of quantum cryptography. PQC is a next-generation cryptographic method designed to be difficult to decrypt even if quantum computers appear, and QKD is a technology that enables secure exchange of encryption keys necessary for data protection in a way that is virtually impossible to hack. In the future, the 6G era is expected to evolve beyond simply speeding up competition to increase network efficiency and further advance security systems through AI. The role of quantum cryptography is also becoming more important to secure the safety of 6G hyper-connected and super-intelligent services that connect AI and everything. SK Telecom has implemented a 10Gbps high-performance quantum random number generator (QRNG) on a 10×10 mm² chip and is developing an all-in-one QKD chip including a transmitter, receiver and QRNG optical system. PIC-based quantum encryption technology is expected to accelerate the spread of the technology
Jul 6, 2026 · via it.chosun.com
With governance debate continuing over the future direction of the Bitcoin network, Strategy chairman Michael Saylor said capital alone cannot determine consensus on the Bitcoin network, stressing the principle of decentralisation. The remarks draw attention as controversy grows over Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) related to blocking transaction spam and responding to quantum computers. On July 3, U.Today, a blockchain media outlet, reported that Saylor posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying that in a decentralised network no single actor can monopolise decision-making. The post drew attention after Adam Back, known as an early Bitcoin developer and chief executive of Blockstream, reshared it. At the centre of the debate are two BIPs. One is BIP-110 to reduce transaction spam, and the other is BIP-361, which would restrict wallets unused for long periods to prepare for potential quantum computer attacks. Controversy is growing in the community especially as some speculate that BIP-361 could affect dormant wallets thought to hold about 1.1 million BTC believed to be owned by Satoshi Nakamoto. Saylor stressed that even though Strategy holds about 847,363 BTC and is the world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin, the scale of those assets does not translate into authority to control the network. He explained that what investors can wield is economic influence, which is balanced by the roles of other network participants such as node operators’ power to validate transactions and miners’ computing power. He also drew a line under the idea that external factors such as government regulation or political pressure could directly determine network consensus. He said protocol changes only work when validation participants, miners and capital markets all accept the new rules. The remarks did not directly mention the possibility of an actual fork. Even so, they take on added meaning as the community raises concerns that measures to
Jul 6, 2026 · via digitaltoday.co.kr
Results from a UK collaboration mark a major advance toward building large-scale quantum sensors. A prototype quantum sensor built by Imperial researchers has shown for the first time that a central idea behind future quantum detectors can operate in realistic experimental conditions. The study demonstrates that comparing two long baseline atom interferometers, instruments that use lasers to measure the behavior of atoms with extreme precision, can effectively cancel experimental noise. That makes it possible to recover signals even when each individual measurement is buried in noise. The advance could support future searches for gravitational waves from the early universe and signs of unusual forms of dark matter. The work is part of the Atom Interferometer Observatory and Network (AION) collaboration. Led by Imperial, AION includes researchers from institutions across the UK who are developing next-generation quantum sensing technologies. This research was published on June 17, 2026, in Nature. Canceling noise in quantum measurements Understanding the contents of the Universe and finding new sources of gravitational waves remain among the biggest questions in modern physics. Both goals require scientists to detect extremely faint signals that can be hidden by background noise. Reliable ways to separate those signals from noise are essential for probing regions of the Universe that current experiments cannot reach. Long baseline atom interferometers are becoming one of the most promising technologies for this task. They use lasers to split clouds of atoms and then recombine them, making it possible to measure tiny changes in atomic motion with exceptional precision. The method depends on comparing the behavior of two atom clouds placed at different locations and measured with the same laser. Any difference between them could reveal hidden signals, such as the presence of a dark matter field. But the approach faces a serious obstacle. The laser that controls
Jul 6, 2026 · via scitechdaily.com