This is not a joke. Until now, quantum computers couldn't do shit. They couldn't run actually-meaningful computations like Shor's algorithm or Grover's algorithm. Now they can, THIS IS NOT A DRILL.   The news: [Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip | BBC News](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61uvXxbhuzU)   Very nice explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJHrPjx4egM   SO, now the question is, how long until they reach 5000 qubits or so? Because if I understand correctly, once they will they will basically have the power to decrypt all non-quantum-resistant cryptocurrencies. Yes you read that right, they'll be able to steal your plebbit tokens. IN THEORY, eth pink sock people will implement quantum resistance by then, during "The Splourge". Similar improvements will be made for bitcoin. BUT, what if China or whatever obscure actor manages to create a 5K qubits quantum computer before everyone else expects to? What if the latest breakthroughs in artificial superintelligence are accelerating technological development so much so that maybe some tech will uncontrollably grow faster than others, exceeding all expectations? If the quantum race escalates in just a few years from now, will the soy-infused pink-sock-wearing eth developers mentally be able to keep up and deliver?? WILL DEVS DO THE NEEDFUL?????? WAS CRYPTO A SCAM ALL ALONG???? Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.