Encrypted messaging has dealt a fatal blow to the largest illicit market ever created on its platform. Haowang Guarantee, a hub of Chinese organized crime that facilitated $27 billion in dubious transactions, has shut down. A spectacular victory that ironically comes as Telegram staunchly defends its users' privacy against French authorities.
When quantum computers succeed in breaking the encryption algorithms that protect our blockchains, it won’t come as a surprise to everyone. For years, researchers and experts have been warning us: this revolution will be swift. And Web3—meant to ensure trust and security—may suddenly become vulnerable. The infrastructure behind many current chains is not ready. Complex updates, costly migrations, risky forks. That’s where Naoris Protocol comes in, a pioneer of a new paradigm: the Decentralized Post-Quantum Infrastructure, operating deep below all traditional blockchain layers. “Q-Day is closer than you think: here’s how Naoris is preparing your blockchain for the future, with no need for a fork.”
Satoshi Nakamoto is at the heart of Bitcoin history, as he is none other than the creator of bitcoin (BTC), the pioneer of cryptocurrencies. This invention helped popularize blockchain technology, which is the operating foundation of cryptoassets, NFTs, decentralized finance, Web3 and more. Yet, despite his remarkable achievements in innovation, his true identity remains unknown.
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the Cypherpunk movement is often mentioned when discussing the origins of Bitcoin (BTC). But why? What role did it play in the creation of the pioneer of cryptocurrencies? And, most importantly, what does it entail exactly? Let's explore some answers together.