Why quantum Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused quantum to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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October 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Google's Willow quantum chip, a significant development in the field, has demonstrated a verifiable quantum advantage, outperforming classical supercomputers. In just two hours, it accomplished what would take a supercomputer three years to achieve, raising concerns about the security of Bitcoin's encryption. This breakthrough, detailed in a paper published by Google, marks a new milestone in the company's quantum computing race. The Willow chip, featuring 105 qubits, ran Google's Quantum Echo algorithm 13,000 times faster than a classical supercomputer, marking the world's first practical application of quantum computing.
October 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Google has announced a significant advancement in quantum computing, unveiling its Willow chip which demonstrates a verifiable quantum advantage. The Willow processor, developed by Google, has shown the ability to map molecules 13,000 times faster than supercomputers, marking a substantial breakthrough in the field. This development has led to a surge in Alphabet Inc.'s (GOOG) stock price, as investors react to the potential implications of this quantum computing milestone. The Willow chip's capabilities, including its 'Quantum Echoes' algorithm, hint at future breakthroughs and have sparked discussions about their potential impact on industries like cryptocurrency, with some speculating that it could pose a threat to Bitcoin's security.