Filippo Valsorda • 4/6/2026

A Cryptography Engineer’s Perspective on Quantum Computing Timelines

This article presents a cryptography engineer's updated perspective on quantum computing timelines, highlighting recent research from Google and Oratomic that dramatically reduces the estimated qubits needed to break 256-bit elliptic curves. The author argues that quantum-resistant cryptography must be deployed urgently, citing expert warnings and a 2029 deadline. The piece emphasizes risk assessment for user safety and the need for action despite technical uncertainties.

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