Google Demonstrates Quantum Advantage with Willow Processor

Google has taken a significant step forward in the field of quantum computing by achieving what’s been considered a verifiable quantum advantage. The company’s Willow processor reportedly sped up the modeling of molecular structures 13,000 times faster than state-of-the-art supercomputers. This breakthrough, validated through reproducible experiments, reignites concerns about the security of existing cryptographic systems. As Bitcoin and other blockchain protocols rely on algorithms vulnerable to quantum computing, this advance signifies a tangible shift in the landscape of the crypto ecosystem.