Web3 and Quantum Attacks

Jerry Huang () and Ken Huang ()
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Jerry Huang: The University of Chicago
Ken Huang: DistributedApps LLC

Chapter Chapter 9 in Web3 Applications Security and New Security Landscape, 2024, pp 181-208 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores the intersection of quantum computing and Web3 technologies, focusing on both the challenges and solutions posed by the advent of quantum computing. The document begins with an examination of quantum mechanics principles as they apply to computing, delving into the current state and future projections of quantum computers. It then shifts focus to the potential threats quantum computing poses to Web3 and blockchain technologies, particularly highlighting vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms and outlining possible scenarios of quantum attacks. The broader implications of these threats on the Web3 ecosystem are also discussed. The latter part of the document is dedicated to exploring strategies for defending Web3 from quantum threats. This includes an analysis of quantum-resistant algorithms such as lattice-, hash-, and code-based cryptography, as well as the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) efforts in developing quantum-resistant algorithms. The integration of these algorithms into blockchain technology is scrutinized. Additionally, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and hybrid cryptographic solutions are presented as alternative defense mechanisms. A series of case studies provide practical insights into how these theoretical concepts are being applied in real-world scenarios.

Keywords: Quantum computing; Quantum superposition and entanglement; Quantum mechanics; Post-quantum cryptography (PQC); Cryptographic algorithms; Quantum resistance; Lattice-based cryptography; Hash-based cryptography; Quantum key distribution (QKD); Code-based cryptography (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-58002-4_9

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