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Post-Quantum Blockchain Research & Publications

My research focuses on the intersection of quantum computing and blockchain technology, with emphasis on post-quantum cryptography and its practical applications.

Research Areas

Post-Quantum Cryptography Blockchain Security Quantum Mining Consensus Mechanisms

Publications

2024 Thesis

Quantum Advantage on Blockchain Technologies

PhD Thesis. Comprehensive analysis of quantum risks and opportunities across blockchains, including cross-chain vulnerabilities, Grover-based PoW economics, and energy models.

2021 Journal Article

Post-Quantum Security of Blockchains

Analysing vulnerabilities of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin to quantum attacks, proposing lattice-based cryptography as a mitigation pathway.

2022 Journal Article

Quantum Advantage in Proof-of-Work

Introducing Quantum Blockchain Miners and demonstrating how quantum devices could affect mining efficiency, economics, and network security.

2023 Preprint

Quantum Blockchain Miners Provide Massive Energy Savings

Analysing the potential energy savings of quantum mining devices compared to classical proof-of-work systems for blockchain-based cryptocurrencies.

2024 Preprint

Downtime Required for Bitcoin Quantum-Safety

Calculating the minimum downtime required for Bitcoin to migrate all UTXOs to post-quantum cryptography, introducing the Just-In-Time quantum attack vector.