Quantum Punks with Alex and Nicola

07/05/2025 1h 16min
Quantum Punks with Alex and Nicola

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Anna and Guillermo are joined by Alex Obadia and Nicola Greco, co-authors of the Quantum Punks Manifesto, for a discussion at the intersection of quantum technology and cryptography. They explore the cultural and technical gaps between the quantum and crypto communities, sharing the story behind the manifesto, their vision for bridging these worlds and the applications that such a combination could unlock.

 

Related links:

Quantum Punks Manifesto
Episode 288: Quantum Cryptography with Or Sattath
Episode 357: Quantum Engineering with Jelena Vučković
Paris Workshop Video Playlist
Teleport.Best Flashbots Project
Aria
Protocol Labs
Conjugate Coding
BB84: Quantum cryptography: Public key distribution and coin tossing

 

Further reading:

The Coming Wave: New Applications of Quantum Cryptography -- Nicola Greco (DeepQuantum)
Quantum Punks’ meta-list of resources
Quantum cryptography with classical communication: parallel remote state preparation for copy-protection, verification, and more by Gheorghiu, Metger and Poremba
Colbeck, R. (2006) Quantum And Relativistic Protocols For Secure Multi-Party Computation (Device Independence)
Quantum bidding in Bridge by Muhammad, Tavakoli, Kurant, Pawlowski, Zukowski and Bourennane
Coordinating Decisions via Quantum Telepathy by Ding and Jiang

 

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