Quantum Money, the apotheosis of cypherpunk

This podcast covers a new twist on the intersection of cryptocurrency and quantum computing. It’s got a wow factor.If you think the quantum threat to Bitcoin is controversial, wait until you see what can be uncovered when you start to look into quantum applications.There’s an idea that’s been floating around out there since 25 years before Satoshi dreamed up Bitcoin: Quantum Money. We say BTC works like cash, but that’s not really true. If I hand you a dollar, no one has to witness that. The dollar in your pocket is the proof that you have it. The location of the dollar is the ledger. No one needs to witness a cash transaction.Bitcoin itself witnesses bitcoin transactions. We don’t mind. We like Bitcoin. It’s neutral. But there are trade-offs there. For example, Chainalysis and Elliptic are always watching. They can probably figure out who we are. What if there were an electronic money that didn’t need witnesses? That’s the promise of quantum money.Quantum money allows the creation of objects, like physical coins, that can work over the internet. In fact, it may even be better than the internet? We may not even need wires. This stuff all gets super weird. It’s like peering through Alice’s looking-glass. All of this is completely theoretical. It’s a long way off. But it’s cool enough that maybe, just maybe, it allows a crypto stan to look at the future with less dread. To maybe even look ahead and feel a little dazzled. Were you dazzled? It would be great to hear your thoughts. Front Stage Exit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.To subscribe to Diamond Rhino on mobile, click on any of these links:* Spotify* Apple Podcasts* Pocket Casts* OvercastSourcesThe Future is Quantum by Fabrizio Romano Genovese (NeverLocal/QSig/20Squares)Dec 19, 2024Fabrizio Romano Genovese QuantumPunks MeetupQuantum Crypto Acceleration Dec 19, 2024Nicola GregoQuantumPunks MeetupQuantum Punks with Alex and NicolaMay 7 2025Alex Obadia and Nicola GrecoZK PodcastQuantum Cryptography Part 2 Nov. 1, 2023Or SattahZK PodcastOther materialsThe Quantum Punks ManifestoQuantum Punks MeetupsThe Quantum Bitcoin SummitBitcoin and the Quantum Problem – Part II: The Quantum Supremacy, Murmurations II by Nic Carter Bitcoin developers are mostly not concerned about quantum risk, Murmurations II by Nic CarterRestack this baby This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.frontstageexit.com