Blockchain and Quantum Computing

Abstract

The novel computational data structure known as a blockchain provides an open, public, distributed ledger that has many promising applications. However, any new cryptographic application should take into account anticipated technological development expected to occur within the lifespan of any potentially deployed systems, many of which will be in operation for decades. This document examines vulnerabilities of blockchain technology manifested by the development of quantum computers and gives general recommendations on how to make blockchain more resistant to such technological advances.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1125436

Entities

People

  • Brandon Rodenburg
  • Stephen P. Pappas

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Asymetric Encryption
  • Blockchain
  • Computational Complexity
  • Computations
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Cryptography
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Mechanics
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography
  • Quantum Computers
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Cryptography
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Key Distribution
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Security
  • Shor'S Algorithm
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Quantum Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Science - Quantum Key Distribution