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The demonstration of quantum coherent manipulation of superconducting vortex states is a fundamental step toward building stable qubits, which are critical for scalable quantum computers. While current quantum computers are far from breaking ECDSA-256 used in Bitcoin, the rate of progress suggests that the crypto industry must accelerate the adoption of quantum-resistant algorithms. This research adds to the growing body of evidence that quantum supremacy in codebreaking may arrive within a decade, not decades.

Quantum coherent manipulation and readout of superconducting vortex states demonstrated in granular aluminium films.