A node in the Cipitio Quantum Ledger, 2028 El Salvador. The carved glyphs represent community members connected to a decentralized energy source.
What if decentralized systems empower communities and challenge established power structures?
Cipitio Quantum Ledger: A speculative glimpse into a 2028 El Salvador where folklore and quantum computing converge to empower communities through decentralized geothermal energy management.
Flores_3620, El Salvador
Flores_3620, El Salvador
Description
Quantum computing is transforming our world. Witness the Cipitio Quantum Ledger, a groundbreaking system managing community-owned geothermal energy in El Salvador. Inspired by local folklore and built with 2024 materials, this tangible artifact showcases how quantum-resistant cryptography can empower communities through decentralized resource management in 2028, offering a hopeful yet cautionary vision of our energy future.
Context
2028 El Salvador thrives on localized quantum computing, managing key resources. Geothermal energy, once controlled by corporations, now empowers communities through the Cipitio Quantum Ledger. Cipitio, a figure from folklore, now symbolizes community guardianship of resources. This shift sparked by early post-quantum cryptography adoption has decentralized power, fueling a unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology. Echoes of past struggles for resource control contrast sharply with present equity, fostering a hopeful yet cautious optimism.
Provocation
The Cipitio Quantum Ledger prompts reflection on the intersection of technology, culture, and resource control. Consider the potential of decentralized systems to empower communities and challenge established power structures. Are current trajectories of technological development truly serving humanity's best interests? How can we ensure equitable access to resources in a technologically advanced future?
Flores_3620's process
Inspired by Salvadoran folklore, street art aesthetics, and space exploration, Flores’ design began with deep dives into quantum computing and mythology. Their cultural heritage shaped the narrative of the Cipitio Quantum Ledger, embedding it with local symbolism. The project blends research with storytelling, reflecting Flores’ unique analytical and visual approach, bringing to life a future powered by the intersection of folklore and cutting-edge technology.
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Events leading to ‘Cipitio Quantum Ledger’
2024: First successful quantum computing attack on standard encryption methods propels research into post-quantum cryptography.
2025: El Salvador begins pilot program exploring geothermal energy management with nascent quantum computing technology.
2026: Cipitio Quantum Ledger concept developed, integrating indigenous symbolism and community ownership principles.
2027: First Cipitio Quantum Ledger node deployed, marking a shift toward decentralized energy management.
2028: Cipitio Quantum Ledger system expands nationwide, empowering communities across El Salvador.
Imagined Future Scenarios Considered
Flores_3620 considered the following imagined future scenarios while working on this project
Hybrid quantum-classical computing systems are developed and deployed, enabling businesses to tackle previously unsolvable problems efficiently.
Extrapolated from 6 Mistakes IT Teams Are Guaranteed To Make In 2025 - Forbes
Lithium-sulfur battery production costs decrease dramatically due to advancements in material synthesis and scalable manufacturing processes.
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Quantum computers with 1000+ qubits become commercially available, enabling advancements in materials science and drug discovery.
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The first instances of quantum computing being used to successfully attack current encryption methods occur, prompting significant investment in quantum-resistant cryptography by banks.
Extrapolated from Banks can’t wait for quantum advantage to start preparing for the quantum age - Retailbankerinternational.com
Hypothetical Product Ideas Considered
Flores_3620 considered the following hypothetical product ideas while working on this project
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