Quantum Computing
A future computing model crypto is preparing for.
Quantum computers attack problems differently from classical machines, and at scale they could threaten today's signature schemes, which is why post-quantum cryptography is an active field.
Mining hashes are considered far more quantum-resistant than signatures. Some projects explore the theme directly; QubitCoin, mined on this pool family, builds its proof of work around quantum-circuit simulation.
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