Guest Post: The Polymarket Bet Quantum Could Break
THE SO WHAT
If scalable quantum breaks core cryptography, it doesn’t just threaten Polymarket—it questions the durability of every smart contract, custody system, and on‑chain governance primitive. Crypto and fintech teams need a concrete post‑quantum migration plan on the roadmap, not as a thought experiment.
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