Exploring the Intersection of Blockchain and Distributed Quantum Computing: Synergies, Challenges, and Future Directions
Distributed quantum computing has become a potential way to solve hard computing problems by combining the power of many quantum devices that are connected to each other. But it's hard to make sure that distributed quantum computer nodes can trust each other, stay safe, and work together well. The decentralized and open nature of blockchain technology holds significant potential in addressing these challenges and revolutionizing the domain of distributed quantum computing. This scholarly essay examines the potential of blockchain technology in facilitating the coordination, resource sharing, and data management within distributed quantum computing networks, with a focus on ensuring safety and efficiency. We provide an overview of the primary advantages, challenges, and potential applications of integrating blockchain technology into distributed quantum computing frameworks. This has the potential to result in a quantum computing environment that is both more stable and scalable. The objective of this scholarly essay is to elucidate the potential impact of integrating blockchain technology into distributed quantum computing. Distributed quantum computing networks may effectively coordinate, share resources, and manage data by using the decentralized, transparent, and secure nature of blockchain technology.
Authors
- Bharat S. Rawal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9456-7010)
- Madhusudan Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4534-3109)
Institutions
- Long Island University (US)
- Grambling State University (US)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/mac61551.2024.10837493
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00