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Monthly Update January 2024

Happy New Year! Welcome to our monthly newsletter where we offer updates from BTQ, sharing the company's research progress and innovative products at the forefront of quantum computing. We also dive into groundbreaking breakthroughs, trends, and news shaping the quantum landscape. Discover the cutting-edge developments pushing the boundaries of computing technology.
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Kindly see below for some of our most recent product updates, press releases, and industry news.

Recent BTQ News

BTQ Announces Participation and Sponsorship at CfC St. Moritz Conference ​Read more →​

​CSIRO’s $3.6m for quantum PhDs to boost skills pipeline ​ ​Read more →​

BTQ On the Road

Chris Tam, BTQ's Head of Partnerships, and Chen-Mou Cheng, Chief Cryptographer, took part in a panel discussion on 'Future-Proofing Ethereum with Post-Quantum Cryptography' at Taipei Blockchain Week. They were joined by Dr. Duncan Wong from Abelian and Cathie So from the Ethereum Foundation.

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Upcoming Workshop Christopher Tam, BTQ's Head of Partnerships, will lead a workshop titled "Future-Proofing Digital Assets: Exploring the Sustainability of Digital Assets in the Quantum Era," focusing on the challenges and potential of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) at CfC St. Moritz, a premier digital assets and blockchain conference for investors and decision-makers in the Swiss Alps. ​Learn more →​

Industry News

• ​DARPA-Funded Research Leads to Quantum Computing Breakthrough​​
• ​CBS: Inside the Quantum Computer Race ​​
• ​Quantum 2023-24: Five Questions to Ponder, Five Actions to Take Next Year​​
• ​Quantum Market, Though Small, will Grow 22% and Hit $1.5B in 2026​​
• ​IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40k Students in Japan, South Korea, and US​​
• ​Your money may not survive a quantum heist​​
• ​Where AI and quantum computing meet​​

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Recent "The Quantum State" Podcast Episodes

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In this episode of The Quantum State, we're wrapping up the year 2023 and making bold predictions for what 2024 holds in the realm of quantum technology. Host Anastasia Marchenkova, joined by quantum experts Dr. Peter Rhode and Dr. Gavin Brennan, guides us through the latest developments and future prospects in quantum computing.

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On this episode of The Quantum State we dive into the advanced world of quantum computing hardware with our esteemed guests, Dr. Peter Rohde and Dr. Gavin Brennen, moderated by host Anastasia Marchenkova. Together, they'll guide us through the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of quantum computing hardware. We'll explore the foundations and future implications of this revolutionary technology, especially its potential impact on encryption and data security.

Quantum 101

Is Quantum Computing Killing Blockchains? Discover the future of blockchain with quantum-first technologies. Learn about the security, benefits, and challenges in this era of quantum computing. Read More

Securing the Future: Understanding Hash-Based Cryptography's Role in Quantum Resistance Explore the critical role of hash-based cryptography in safeguarding against quantum computing threats. This comprehensive article delves into its properties, practical applications, and future in a world where quantum computers exist, highlighting the ongoing efforts and innovations in quantum-resistant algorithms. Read More

That's it for this month's newsletter. We hope you enjoy our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to master your knowledge of quantum technology. Stay tuned for more updates of our journey we continue to innovate in the realm of quantum computing.

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