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Genuine question in light of Google's Willow announcement.
We knew for years that both Bitcoin and Ethereum would eventually need to move from their current ECDSA to a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm.
My understanding is that such a move will require (i) the implementation of a new algorithm in the codebase, obviously, but also (ii) user action to migrate their tokens to the newly-generated, quantum-resistant addresses.
If my understanding is correct, does it mean that inactive wallets (deceased owner, lost passphrase, etc.) will inevitably become vulnerable at some point, or will they be prohibited from transacting past a certain date after the switch?
If it's the latter, it breaks the promise of permanence of blockchains. If the former, it means that at some point, vast amounts of tokens from dead wallets will be retrieved and will flood the market once again. Chief among them, of course, are Satoshi's own wallets.
This race to crack and dump old wallets would be catastrophic to public trust IMO 9 replies
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The generic hotel experience, based on years of international road warrioring: 🧵
1/4 The check in agent must spend eight minutes mysteriously typing away at their computer and running back and forth to their colleague at the next counter while you stand there. Checking in online, indicating your arrival time, getting your digital room key on the app, being a regular guest, etc. does not change that at all.
When you first enter the room, the TV is always on, blasting obnoxious muzak on loop, and displaying “Welcome” followed by your last name in all caps. Your first order of business will be to frantically locate the hidden remote.
Your next order of business will be to collect and put away all the random cards, leaflets, welcome letters, spa information, and no smoking reminders that litter the bed, bedside tables, desk, and minibar countertop, like in a deranged mini Easter egg hunt sans the yummy chocolate. 3 replies
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