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  • Meh... we used to use much weaker encryption algorithms, and kept upgrading those algorithms. This will just be another phase of making stronger encryption algorithms. AES-256 is already quantum resistant, we just need to work on a quantum resistant asymmetric system. Pretty sure we can get it done before a quantum computer with enough qbits is invented.

  • I'll believe it when I see it. There's a long, long way to go between current quantum tech and something that can crack modern 4096-bit RSA.

    And honestly, it'll probably come so slowly that we'll have all switched to better algorithms by the time RSA cracking becomes feasible. (Yeah, I know about store now decrypt later, but that won't really affect the average person if it takes decades to come to fruition.)

  • It reminds me I could store my public key in the avatar. We may have to make things more difficult with steg.

  • It's been known to be an issue for a very long time now. It is what it is. Nothing is going to change the fact that my data will be decrypted.

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