cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/29073007
read about this in the teens. beyond speculation, this kept me far away.
Quantum computing could make Bitcoin and crypto a lot less secure
https://qz.com/quantum-computing-crypto-bitcoin-encryption-security-1851782468
6 Comments
0laura@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 1y
there's post quantum encryption and algorithms for cryptocurrency. can't wait to see Bitcoin burn to a crisp.
Sibshops@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y
Same. It's doing so much harm. I could do with less environmental destruction, tools for criminals, and unbridled capitalism.
0laura@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
I agree with the environmental destruction and unbridled capitalism being bad, but as a tool for illegal things cryptocurrency is genuinely useful. just because the government doesn't want you to do something doesn't mean it's wrong. without cryptocurrency many people would not have access to HRT. even though I dislike it, there really isn't a viable alternative for transferring money online without the government telling you what to do
Sibshops@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
I agree, but that's sort of a different discussion. Is it good thing to allow everyone to illegally acquire prescription drugs? How about if we include all the other illegal things, too?
It's sort of general discussion which asks if anarchy is better form of government than non-anarchy forms of government like democracy or socialism.
0laura@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
I'm not really advocating for anarchy or something, however I do think people should be able to do certain things that the government doesn't want. if everyone was only able to do things that are legal then this world would be a hellish dystopia especially under our current government, and I wouldn't trust any future government with that much power either.
to your question, if it's illegal for someone to get life saving prescription medication then I fully support them to get it illegally.
Sibshops@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
I agree completely. I'm saying it isn't like we can just let people get life saving prescriptions and keep out all the rest. If we allow one, we allow all.