You're reading from Quantum Computing and Blockchain in Business Exploring the applications, challenges, and collision of quantum computing and blockchain

Product type Paperback

Published in Mar 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781838647766

Length 334 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Blockchain

Concepts

Blockchain

Author (1):

Arunkumar Krishnakumar

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Introduction to Quantum Computing and Blockchain

2. Quantum Computing – Key Discussion Points FREE CHAPTER

3. The Data Economy

4. The Impact on Financial Services

5. Interview with Dr. Dave Snelling, Fujitsu Fellow

6. The Impact on Healthcare and Pharma

7. Interview with Dr. B. Rajathilagam, Head of AI Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Conclusion

8. The Impact on Governance

9. Interview with Max Henderson, Senior Data Scientist, Rigetti and QxBranch

Conclusion

10. The Impact on Smart Cities and Environment

11. Interview with Sam McArdle, Quantum Computing Researcher at the University of Oxford

Conclusion

12. The Impact on Chemistry

13. The Impact on Logistics

14. Interview with Dinesh Nagarajan, Partner, IBM

Conclusion

15. Quantum-Safe Blockchain

16. Nation States and Cyberwars

17. Conclusion – Blue Skies

18. Other Books You May Enjoy

19. Index

Quantum-Safe Blockchain

The thesis of this book revolves around exploring two technologies: quantum computing and Blockchain. I have touched upon the key concepts and the history of these two technologies. There were a few interviews and industry-focused chapters where I brought to light the practical applications of these technologies. This was to establish that, despite several challenges, these technologies have fundamental use cases.

We have established that these two technologies are here to stay. They may go through winters, where their relevance may be challenged. Yet, the most impactful technologies weather such storms and resurface as soon as they become relevant. Technologies could see low points due to limitations or a lack of ecosystem maturity. In the case of Blockchain, we touched upon the trilemma that highlighted that the technology is yet to scale. For instance, a completely decentralized ledger often struggles to demonstrate the throughput that today&apos...