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by q4h555qh5 3756 days ago
Quantum cryptography is still applied in some places. Switzerland is using quantum crypto below lake Geneva using optic fiber. Recently, China announced a quantum crypto satellite program.
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This has never made any sense to me. What is the threat model? In almost any case where you can use QKD, it would be cheaper to send a courier with locked/handcuffed brief case.
Time is a cost