Zero Knowledge Quantum Punks with Alex and Nicola
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May 7, 2025 Nicola Greco, a leading expert in zero-knowledge proofs and founder of Deep Crypto, teams up with Alex Obadia, co-founder of Flashbots and co-author of the Quantum Punks Manifesto. They delve into the intriguing convergence of quantum technology and cryptography. The conversation covers gaps between these realms, the manifesto's vision to bridge them, and the concept of quantum money. They discuss practical applications of quantum cryptography, its potential for enhancing security, and how small builders can prototype quantum communication systems.
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Showing Up As Crypto Outsiders
- Alex and Nicola describe showing up at a quantum event as crypto outsiders asking basic questions.
- That experience revealed cultural and communication gaps and inspired them to write the manifesto.
Manifesto Through Many Rewrites
- Alex and Nicola rewrote the Quantum Punks manifesto many times to craft a short, clear cultural call-to-action.
- They wanted a manifesto-format that would resonate with both hacker culture and quantum practitioners.
Quantum Cryptography Unlocks New Primitives
- Quantum cryptography can enable entirely new primitives that classical cryptography cannot, unlocking novel applications.
- Alex and Nicola argue these primitives could become the cypherpunk endgame by offering physics-backed trust minimization.