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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google achieved a 40-fold reduction in quantum computing errors using its Willow processor and magic state cultivation, reaching 99.99% accuracy on purified quantum states. This advancement highlights the need for Bitcoin and other cryptography-based systems to prepare for future quantum threats.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity, and 10 sources have reported it between 15 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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Your quantum computing advances signal a rising threat to Bitcoin's security models, pushing you to explore quantum-resistant cryptographic methods sooner. This opens new doors for security innovation and requires urgent attention to safeguard cryptography-based assets.
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10 sources · first reported 15 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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