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Ethereum Researchers Drop Faster Block Plan to Prioritize Quantum Security

By Michael B

Ethereum researchers are proposing a major change to the network’s development priorities, stepping away from plans to introduce faster block production in favor of accelerating protections against quantum computing and artificial intelligence threats. Research group Ethlabs announced that it would withdraw its Quick…

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Quantum computing

Computing that uses the principles of quantum physics to solve certain problems far faster than ordinary computers.

It could transform areas like chemistry and cryptography, though practical machines are still developing.

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Artificial intelligence

Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.

AI is changing work, media and public services, raising questions about jobs, safety and regulation.

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