[xmprt]

Is it still true that nation states are at the forefront of innovation and the largest security threats? At least in the United States, I'd be surprised to learn that their best and brightest minds are working in three letter government agencies when they can work in industry for more money and less bureaucracy.

[londons_explore]

Does one need the best and brightest minds to break crypto? Or does it just take a lot of full-time regular minds?

Because the academic/opensource communities famously don't have many hours to dedicate to the cause.

[nicce]

> Because the academic/opensource communities famously don't have many hours to dedicate to the cause.

People in academics dedicate their lifes for this. Who has more time?

[tptacek]

Yes. Additionally, there are extensive public/private partnerships.