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Chapter 249 Everything is ready, just waiting for notification
Inside a spacious office in a building in Beijing.

An old man finished reading the last document on his desk, signed it carefully, and after filing it, he stood up and stretched his body. Then he casually asked the secretary who was sorting things out nearby, "How is the situation with Dr. Qiao Yu?"

"Dr. Qiao Yu is organizing a large-scale battle." The secretary replied jokingly.

"Oh?"

“Relying on the advantages of Yanbei and Huaqing University, he first asked engineers from Chenlong Chaoyun to help him quickly retrieve the code and build a cryptocurrency exchange framework.

Because we unconditionally cooperate with Dr. Qiao Yu's work, we directly retrieved the security framework from the supercomputing storage in Linhai.

Then, with the help of relevant departments, he mobilized a team of network security test engineers to test how to attack the various security nodes in the cryptocurrency transaction process, and he also used AI technology.

According to the feedback, Dr. Qiao Yu did provide some very innovative tools, which surprised the engineers. However, the specific innovation involved too many professional terms, which I don’t understand. The formal report will be completed at least until tomorrow. ”

"Or is it his quantum simulation calculation?"

"It should be. According to the information collected during this period, the quantum simulation computing technology pioneered by Dr. Qiao Yu has not only been recognized by the academic community. The feedback from engineers is also mostly positive."

After listening to the old man nodded, looked at the calendar beside him for a moment, and said with emotion: "It's been a hundred years in the blink of an eye. A hundred years ago, the Northern Expedition officially kicked off. At that time, no one would have the patience to listen to our voices.

A hundred years later, our young people are no longer willing to be lonely. When they want to speak to others, everyone has to listen carefully. It is really not easy! "

The secretary nodded slightly and immediately agreed: "The old man said a long time ago that as long as the stage is built, someone will definitely be able to perform on stage."

The old man smiled and said: "Personal talent and hard work are both indispensable."

After a moment of silence, he said, "Well, let the secretariat help me draft a proposal. In the future, when the scientific research community is involved in academic competition and technological competition, unless it involves extremely important key issues, we should not hold meetings every time to discuss them.

We should give young scientists more autonomy to develop, and avoid too many restrictions, especially not considering too many so-called negative international impacts.

It was fine if we didn’t have the conditions in the past, but in this era, we should not let our young generation dance in shackles on a stage that has been set up!”

"Understood, Chief."

……

In the office of the Yanbei International Center for Mathematical Research, which was also in a small building, Qiao Yu was in an abnormal state of excitement.

This was his first time confronting the outside world, and his opponent was a world-class high-tech company, a behemoth.

This made Qiao Yu finally experience what it means to have endless fun fighting against the sky and the earth...

After all, the previous fight with Frank was just like playing house to Qiao Yu. They were not on the same level at all. Just like what Qiao Xi said, he was standing high up and couldn't see where that guy was.

Just a few words made him a homeless person in the true sense of the word.

He didn't even have the chance to exert any strength, and the opponent was unable to resist without even having the chance to surrender.

But the situation with Microsoft this time was obviously different. He had already made concessions, but the other party not only refused to surrender, but even wanted to launch a counterattack. Just thinking about it made Qiao Yu feel his adrenaline start to surge.

This world is never short of cowards who only think about how to escape when faced with problems, so people like Qiao Yu who get excited when facing a strong enemy seem a bit abnormal.

However, Zheng Xiwen interpreted this as the competitive spirit of a 17-year-old boy. They all went through that age.

Zheng Xiwen still remembers that when he was in his teens, he was fearless. If a dog dared to bark at him, he would kick it. There was no other meaning, just to let the dog know that he was the most awesome in the world...

So in Zheng Xiwen's opinion, what Qiao Yu did now was actually no different from what he did when he was his age, except that Qiao Yu's realm was much higher than his.

Although it was somewhat impolite to compare Microsoft to a dog, Zheng Xiwen felt that the principles were the same. The most important thing was that he didn't need to worry about Microsoft's thoughts.

"How's the situation?"

Noticing that Qiao Yu had moved his eyes away from the computer screen and stretched, Zheng Xiwen, who had been staying up late with Qiao Yu, asked.

Zheng Xiwen felt that he must be the most boring person tonight. Everyone was busy with something, and he was the only one who was guarding Qiao Yu in the safest place to ensure that he would not be disturbed.

He didn't even dare to check his phone, fearing that the noise would disturb Qiao Yu's planning. He could only stare at some text, bored, to kill time.

Most of his attention was still focused on Qiao Yu.

Although he didn't understand those complicated mathematics and technical problems, he knew how to read people's expressions. Sometimes it was more interesting to see Qiao Yu's expression changes than to see those boring word combinations. Especially in today's situation.

"Let me put it this way. The results are better than I expected. The engineering team that Mr. Zhang arranged for me this time is very capable. And those who work on security are all talented. They can draw inferences from one example and have rich experience. They know more than I do.

"Well, Uncle Zheng, do you think I can recruit these engineers? I think our Xiyu Technology Company is in great need of such talents. With their help, it will be just around the corner for Xiyu Technology to step onto the world stage in the future."

Zheng Xiwen hesitated for two seconds and asked, "Who did you take a fancy to? Or how many people did you take a fancy to?"

Hearing this, Qiao Yu's eyes lit up and he immediately replied, "Everyone in the team is interested, so you can bring your team over. Salary and benefits are no problem. You know the accounts of Xiyu Technology."

Zheng Xiwen said calmly: "I'm just asking casually. These are the technical backbones that the company has trained for many years. They are core talents and are seconded here.

If you get rid of all these people, I believe Xiyu Technology will definitely develop, but at least two or three companies will be seriously damaged. So I suggest you don’t think about it.”

Qiao Yu rolled his eyes and asked, "In other words, if you don't want to take over all the people, you can still negotiate if Xiyu Technology takes a few less people, right?"

"No room for negotiation. If you need talent, you can train it yourself. Aren't you going to work on a project next? You can poach any scientists in the project team who are useful to you when the time comes."

Zheng Xiwen gave a suggestion. Based on his understanding of Qiao Yu, since this guy has already opened his mouth to take everyone, as long as a small opening is made, it is hard to say how the story will develop next.

It’s better to completely dissuade him from doing this. Otherwise, if the news gets out, he’ll be in big trouble.

Yes, if those people knew that he was the one who asked someone to coordinate, they would most likely not cause trouble for Qiao Yu, but for him.

Qiao Yu smacked his lips and decided to give up.

If you think about it carefully, it's really not very fair to do this.

He wanted to do something, and people cooperated with him and sent out their elite forces to help him. But he turned around and poached these people. If this gets out, if he needs help from others again in the future, they might have to hide the talents.

However, it is indeed possible to tap into the talents in research institutes and universities.

"That's fine. Hey, there are always people who are better than you! Really, these engineers are so good. I don't really understand many of the technical details.

I told them the designed algorithm and some technical principles, and they were able to find problems faster than AI and give constructive suggestions.

It must be difficult to train these engineers, right? That’s why I always say that the judges of the Nobel Prize and Fields Medal are too narrow-minded, and they should give more awards to those who work on applications.

What's the point of awarding them only to those who work on theories? Ultimately, engineering still depends on these people. The best way is to give them more awards so that more theories can be put into practice quickly."

Qiao Yu sighed sincerely, without the slightest awareness that he was already a vested interest.

“So it’s really done? Using supercomputers, we can now really access the cryptocurrency trading system at any time and interfere with it?”

Zheng Xiwen asked using the most rigorous terms he could think of.

"Hi! Of course. In the past few hours, we used supercomputers to simulate tens of thousands of transactions and successfully obtained signatures for more than 50% of them."

Qiao Yu said proudly.

“We have now started monitoring cryptocurrency transactions on Coinbase, Kraken, and Bybit. These cryptocurrency exchanges are really bold.

Knowing that it is already the era of quantum computing, they still dare to use old-school security methods to maintain user account security. Without touching blockchain technology at all, we can completely control the platform's offline wallet through secure signatures.

Do you know what happens if an offline wallet is controlled? We can transfer the cryptocurrency in the wallet to any address. The best part is that after this round, no one can verify who the cryptocurrency originally belonged to.

Because the rule of cryptocurrency is that all transfers are anonymous, which is one of the basic characteristics of cryptocurrency. Of course, exchanges have logs, but coincidentally, logs can also be tampered with.

What we need to do now is to rehearse the whole process for the whole world. Let them realize that the current trading model is not safe. But I am thinking about another thing, should we provide some security protection for these exchanges?
After all, I did this out of good intentions. It doesn't seem good to just point out problems without helping people solve them. But it doesn't seem good for Xiyu Technology to take on such a large business.

So I am considering whether we can set up a company together with the companies we are cooperating with today, especially those engaged in security, to do this.

Don’t underestimate this business, although the service targets are currently only cryptocurrency exchanges. But as long as we can achieve the expected results, we will be able to provide security maintenance services for financial companies around the world in the future.

As long as our technology does not lag behind, even if we develop the corresponding quantum countermeasure algorithm, we can continue to collect this money. What do you think of this idea? It's a big business!"

Zheng Xiwen nodded, then shook his head.

This was not something he could decide. But he was very clear about one thing. To put it bluntly, Qiao Yu was still targeting the engineering team.

Well, smart young people think quickly. And Zheng Xiwen thinks this method will most likely be accepted.

If Qiao Yu could really succeed, the profit from this business would be so huge that he couldn't even describe it in terms of several hundred percent.

After all, collecting protection fees has always been a lucrative business throughout history.

Although the word "protection fee" is almost extinct in modern Chinese society, if you think about it carefully, the copyrights and patents of those technology companies are undoubtedly an extension of protection fees...

All we can say is that the world has not changed much in the past thousands of years. It is nothing more than various things that our ancestors got tired of playing with, which were covered with different cloaks in different social environments.

"When you succeed, you can discuss it. I can't give you advice when it comes to business issues. But I can help you cut off those who want to get something for nothing without making any contribution."

After thinking for a moment, Zheng Xiwen gave a very pertinent opinion.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu immediately gave Zheng Xiwen a thumbs up.

"Uncle Zheng, your words are enough. I'll be ready soon. By the way, it's 3:17 PM Eastern Time.

I plan to wait until five o'clock to officially announce it. Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, the Yanbei International Mathematics Center will live broadcast the security issues of cryptocurrency in the era of quantum simulation computing. Uncle Zheng, you can also make arrangements now.

Find a way to get in touch with the three cryptocurrency exchanges I mentioned earlier, and inform the three exchanges that our team will use the latest quantum simulation computing technology to help them conduct a full-scale public test of the security of the cryptocurrency trading system at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

This means they still have more than six hours to upgrade the server security. Otherwise, if we start the live broadcast rashly, the other party will be completely unprepared. After all, we are doing this with good intentions. I don't want to cause too many misunderstandings."

Zheng Xiwen nodded, then picked up the phone. Before the call was connected, Old Zheng confirmed Qiao Yu's idea.

“Yes, they should have been notified in advance, and they should also thank you for your selfless help in cryptocurrency trading. By the way, Jesse Powell and you have some connections. He graduated from the University of California system, but the University of Los Angeles.”

"Who is Jesse Powell?" Qiao Yu asked somewhat puzzled.

"The founder and current boss of Kraken." Zheng Xiwen replied.

(End of this chapter)