# Quantum computing breaks crypto within \~3 years; Akash is quantum-proofing

- **Speaker:** Greg Osuri
- **Attribution:** attributed
- **Said:** 2024-11-26
- **Theme:** Other — https://www.gregosuri.com/predictions/other/
- **Source:** Greg Osuri - Akash: Decentralized Compute Marketplace - ep 158 (Zima Red)
- **Watch at:** 00:58:11 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwKZIY2aBe0&t=3491s
- **Canonical:** https://www.gregosuri.com/predictions/other/2024-11-26-quantum-computing-breaks-crypto-within-3-years-aka-kotv/
- **Cite as:** Greg Osuri, "Quantum computing breaks crypto within \~3 years; Akash is quantum-proofing," Greg Osuri - Akash: Decentralized Compute Marketplace - ep 158 (Zima Red), 26 Nov 2024, 00:58:11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwKZIY2aBe0&t=3491s

## Quote — verbatim

> Oh, it's coming soon. We're working with MIT professors to quantum-proof Akash... It's very, very close now. I would say like next three years.

## Context — site annotation, not spoken

Naming quantum risk to blockchain security as a top concern; host pushes back that quantum has been "coming soon for 40 years."