量子運算軍備競賽正在升溫，風險很高

研究人員告訴《商業內幕》，我們不僅要關注針對個別加密貨幣的駭客攻擊，還要關注針對我們整個金融系統的駭客攻擊。

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, he seems to be embracing the "crypto president" persona. He's launching his own meme coin and considering a federal reserve for bitcoin. And with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin hitting six figures, many view them as a way to hedge against inflation or tackle the national debt.

隨著唐納德·川普準備就職，他似乎正在擁抱「加密貨幣總統」的形象。他正在推出自己的迷因幣，並考慮建立比特幣聯邦儲備。隨著比特幣等加密貨幣的價格達到六位數，許多人將其視為對沖通貨膨脹或解決國家債務的一種方式。

But here's the catch: Quantum computing could threaten that security. Researchers told Business Insider that we could be looking at hacks not just on individual cryptocurrencies but on our entire financial system. Arthur Herman, a big name in the quantum field, said this tech could break our current encryption methods, which is a scary thought.

但問題是：量子運算可能會威脅到這種安全。研究人員告訴《商業內幕》，我們不僅要關注針對個別加密貨幣的駭客攻擊，還要關注針對我們整個金融系統的駭客攻擊。量子領域的知名人士阿瑟·赫爾曼（Arthur Herman）表示，這項技術可能會打破我們目前的加密方法，這是一個可怕的想法。

So, what is quantum computing? It's a blend of computer science, math, and quantum mechanics that can solve complex problems much faster than traditional computers. Instead of using regular bits (0s and 1s), it uses qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This allows them to tackle equations with numerous solutions at incredible speeds.

那麼，什麼是量子計算呢？它融合了電腦科學、數學和量子力學，可以比傳統電腦更快解決複雜問題。它不使用常規位（0 和 1），而是使用量子位，量子位元可以同時存在於多種狀態。這使得他們能夠以令人難以置信的速度解決具有大量解的方程式。

But qubits are finicky. They're unstable and behave differently when you try to measure them, requiring special conditions to function properly, which makes scaling up the technology challenging. However, researchers believe that once mastered, quantum computers could aid in everything from drug discovery to breaking encryption.

但量子位很挑剔。當您嘗試測量它們時，它們不穩定且表現不同，需要特殊條件才能正常運作，這使得擴大技術規模具有挑戰性。然而，研究人員認為，一旦掌握了量子計算機，就可以在從藥物發現到破解加密等各個方面提供幫助。

Just last month, Google unveiled a new quantum chip called Willow, which is a game-changer. It can perform a task that would take the fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete in less than five minutes! That's mind-boggling.

就在上個月，Google推出了一款名為 Willow 的新型量子晶片，它改變了遊戲規則。它可以在不到五分鐘的時間內完成最快的超級電腦需要 10 億年才能完成的任務！這真是令人難以置信。

Other companies like IBM and Microsoft are also in the race, and even countries like France, Russia, and China are developing their own quantum technologies. Karl Holmqvist, a quantum security adviser, said that while we're not yet at the stage of fully functional quantum computers, the potential risks are becoming clearer.

IBM 和微軟等其他公司也參與了競爭，甚至法國、俄羅斯和中國等國家也在開發自己的量子技術。量子安全顧問 Karl Holmqvist 表示，雖然我們還沒有達到功能齊全的量子電腦階段，但潛在的風險正變得越來越明顯。

He pointed out that our current encryption methods, particularly public key cryptography, could be vulnerable. This means that personal data, national security secrets, and even blockchain information could be accessed and manipulated by anyone with a quantum computer.

他指出，我們目前的加密方法，特別是公鑰加密技術，可能容易受到攻擊。這意味著任何擁有量子電腦的人都可以存取和操縱個人資料、國家安全機密，甚至區塊鏈資訊。

Herman added that a quantum hack could be stealthy, allowing bad actors to wreak havoc without being detected. Unlike traditional hackers who must breach one system at a time, a quantum hacker could crack multiple systems simultaneously.

赫爾曼補充說，量子駭客可能是隱密的，允許壞人在不被發現的情況下造成嚴重破壞。與必須一次破解一個系統的傳統駭客不同，量子駭客可以同時破解多個系統。

He likened the race for reliable quantum computing to the nuclear arms race but felt that officials weren't treating it with enough urgency. He believes being the first to develop a quantum computer would be a powerful deterrent against threats from nations like Russia and China. It's an exciting and nerve-wracking time for technology, and we'll have to watch closely how this unfolds.

他將可靠量子運算的競賽比作核武軍備競賽，但認為官員們沒有足夠緊迫地對待它。他認為，成為第一個開發量子電腦的國家將有力地威懾來自俄羅斯和中國等國家的威脅。對於科技來說，這是一個令人興奮又令人傷腦筋的時代，我們必須密切注意它如何發展。