They are probably based on normal processors and thus they will suffer from the same limitations. That beast will probably mine about as fast as a few good graphics cards at most.
Quantum computer's would destroy bitcoin and possibly be able to decrypt public address hashes theoretically - if indeed this is a quantum computer. 
Topic: A $15m computer that uses "quantum physics" effects to boost its speed - page 2. (Read 1083 times)
May 16, 2013, 10:47:05 AM
May 16, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
Whos going to have the money to spend 15 mill on a computer?
Would the United States Government spend 15 million to ruin Bitcoin? yes, yes they would
May 16, 2013, 10:45:18 AM
What Th/s are we talking here? Group buy? 
May 16, 2013, 10:44:32 AM
Whos going to have the money to spend 15 mill on a computer?
If someone paid 15 million for it, and did run a 51% attack - bitcion would be worthless.
May 16, 2013, 10:43:46 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22554494#TWEET758009
i wonder if this monster can handle a 51% bitcoin attack?
i wonder if this monster can handle a 51% bitcoin attack?
I'm sure it can
May 16, 2013, 10:35:04 AM
Whos going to have the money to spend 15 mill on a computer?
May 16, 2013, 09:44:34 AM
They are probably based on normal processors and thus they will suffer from the same limitations. That beast will probably mine about as fast as a few good graphics cards at most.
May 16, 2013, 09:35:40 AM
wow, this is kinda scary :0
May 16, 2013, 09:22:20 AM
Here's the referenced paper with performance data. Way over my head. http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/business/quantum-study.pdf
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/business/quantum-study.pdf May 16, 2013, 09:21:59 AM
Hmm, I don't really understand this computer, I suppose I'll wait a few years and see if any new news comes on this and things become clearer, lol.
May 16, 2013, 09:10:34 AM
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Effectively, it can try all possible solutions at the same time and then select the best.
Wow. Is it even possible to be any wronger? May 16, 2013, 09:08:47 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22554494#TWEET758009
i wonder if this monster can handle a 51% bitcoin attack?
i wonder if this monster can handle a 51% bitcoin attack?
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