Trump signed two executive decrees requiring federal agencies to accelerate the development and commercialization of quantum computing, while promoting the deployment of post-quant codes. The White House pursued both efforts in parallel, with the aim of maintaining its advantage in the science and technology competition with competitors such as China and responding in advance to the potential network security risks of quantum computing.
Updated national strategy within 180 days
Under the Executive Order, the relevant departments are required to update the United States National Quantum Strategy within 180 days, to enhance collaboration between the Government, universities and private enterprises, and to promote the faster landing of commercial Quantum technologies. Federal agencies are also required to take a more coordinated approach in the field of quantum information science and technology.
The focus of the New Deal is not only on laboratory development, but also on moving quantum technology towards practical application. His Government hoped that, through its unified deployment, the cycle of scientific research would be shortened to commercial products.
Start QC-ADDS Scheme
The Executive Decree also proposes the establishment of the Quantum Calculator Application Development and Discovery Science Program (QC-ADDS). The plan is designed as a national project with the objective of building a larger quantum computing capacity to support scientific tasks that are difficult to perform in traditional computing.
The White House believes that such capabilities may in the future drive new scientific discoveries and create technological breakthroughs in some key areas. The article did not disclose the specific budget or details of the implementing agency for the plan.
Synchronized Quantum Password Migration
In addition to promoting quantum innovation, another executive order focuses on network security. The United States Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Director of the National Network will take the lead in accelerating the national implementation of the back quantum password system. Such encryption programmes are designed to protect against future quantum computer attacks.
The Government, for its part, believes that the migration of critical infrastructure to safer programmes is a national security priority, as soon as large-scale commercial quantum computers mature and the current high level of encryption standards for the protection of sensitive information may be eroded.
In the encryption industry, some sector-link networks have begun to discuss preparations. Reports mention that the Ether Workshop and Solana have explored post-quantifiable security measures, while the Bitcoin community still disagrees on how to protect old wallets and long-term unused addresses.