create account

The First Practical Quantum Random Number Generator Should Stop Cyberattacks by scisteem

View this thread on: hive.blogpeakd.comecency.com
· @scisteem ·
$8.50
The First Practical Quantum Random Number Generator Should Stop Cyberattacks
***Cyberattacks, at least the ones we know nowadays should become a thing of the past. This is the revolution promised by the first quantum random number generator that has been patented by Quantum Base and the Lancaster University.***

![quantum blockchain.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSdVjrDmXmgJc5F2Rz6MinUC5HX7zigDs6GyEa3Lrbkfw/quantum%20blockchain.jpg)
*Quantum Blockchain*
**Image Sources
Background: by [TheDigitalArtists](https://pixabay.com/en/users/TheDigitalArtist-202249/) [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) via [Pixabay.com](https://pixabay.com/en/time-quantum-futuristic-sci-fi-1952518/) 
Bitcoin: by [sinisamaric1](https://pixabay.com/en/users/sinisamaric1-3044277/) [CC0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) via [Pixabay.com](https://pixabay.com/en/bitcoin-blockchain-currency-coin-3125488/)**

A big benefit of the new quantum random number generator is its practicality. So far, similar devices were slow, too costly or too big. But the quantum generator by Quantum Base can be a part of any electronic device without severely increasing its price or complexity and at the same time, it is very fast. The device has a simple semi-conductor structure, is very energy efficient and easy to mass produce. The key component is a Resonant Tunel Diode that helps to get random numbers out of quantum tunneling.

Nowadays hackers use a weak spot in computer technology – random number generation – or more precisely pseudo-random number generation. Such randomly generated numbers are used in securing electronic devices. But because they aren’t truly random hackers can abuse this weak spot. This is why a demand for truly random numbers exist. To better secure all communication and electronic devices. This new quantum random generator could fix a long-existing weak spot and do it very cheaply and effectively. For us blockchain users, this could be an incredible new tool giving us unparalleled security if integrated into the blockchain technology.



**Sources:**

* http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/game-changing-invention-to-revolutionise-internet-security
* https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18161-9

---

* If you like the content I’m producing about science maybe you will like the content I produce about gaming as well! Be sure to check out my other blogs!
* @gaming-trail Where we are your everyday source of gaming-news!
* @kralizec Where I review video games and make commentaries about video games
πŸ‘  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and 63 others
πŸ‘Ž  
properties (23)
authorscisteem
permlinkthe-first-practical-quantum-random-number-generator-should-stop-cyberattacks
categoryscience
json_metadata{"tags":["science","technology","blog","blockchain","news"],"users":["gaming-trail","kralizec"],"image":["https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSdVjrDmXmgJc5F2Rz6MinUC5HX7zigDs6GyEa3Lrbkfw/quantum%20blockchain.jpg"],"links":["https://pixabay.com/en/users/TheDigitalArtist-202249/","https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","https://pixabay.com/en/time-quantum-futuristic-sci-fi-1952518/","https://pixabay.com/en/users/sinisamaric1-3044277/","https://pixabay.com/en/bitcoin-blockchain-currency-coin-3125488/","http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/game-changing-invention-to-revolutionise-internet-security","https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18161-9"],"app":"steemit/0.1","format":"markdown"}
created2018-07-09 18:11:48
last_update2018-07-09 18:11:48
depth0
children1
last_payout2018-07-16 18:11:48
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value6.615 HBD
curator_payout_value1.884 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length2,482
author_reputation30,278,570,449,716
root_title"The First Practical Quantum Random Number Generator Should Stop Cyberattacks"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id64,063,051
net_rshares4,224,491,052,413
author_curate_reward""
vote details (128)
@visionarypush ·
How interesting. 

I never knew about pseudo-random number selection. 

But it makes a lot of sense.
properties (22)
authorvisionarypush
permlinkre-scisteem-the-first-practical-quantum-random-number-generator-should-stop-cyberattacks-20180709t220404416z
categoryscience
json_metadata{"tags":["science"],"app":"steemit/0.1"}
created2018-07-09 22:04:15
last_update2018-07-09 22:04:15
depth1
children0
last_payout2018-07-16 22:04:15
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length100
author_reputation33,743,661,113
root_title"The First Practical Quantum Random Number Generator Should Stop Cyberattacks"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id64,083,582
net_rshares0