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== Thought ==
What if quantum computing could elevate blockchain technology into a realm of virtually unbreakable security and truly random number generation, enhancing the robustness of cryptocurrencies?

== Note ==
A blockchain utilizing principles of quantum physics for superior security and true randomness.

== Analysis ==
The intersection here involves quantum mechanics, blockchain technology, and the field of cryptoeconomics. Quantum computing holds the promise of processing massive datasets and performing computations at speeds unfathomable with classical computers. By leveraging quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement, a blockchain could, in theory, be made more secure against attacks.

On the matter of security, classical cryptographic methods might be threatened by quantum computing's potential to crack widely used algorithms. Conversely, quantum cryptography can create secure communication channels less susceptible to common hacking methods, thanks to the quantum key distribution (QKD) which detects any eavesdropping by the very nature of quantum mechanics.

In the realm of cryptocurrencies, true randomness is crucial for numerous aspects such as nonce generation in mining processes or for creating unguessable private keys. Quantum physics offers the possibility of generating true randomness, as opposed to pseudo-randomness, which most algorithms employ due to the deterministic nature of classical computing.

The challenge lies in the implementation. Quantum hardware is still in developmental phases and requires conditions that are difficult to maintain, like extreme cold. Moreover, the ecological and economic impact of widespread quantum blockchain implementation needs thoroughly scrutiny.

The bisociation here is the combination of quantum physics, which is concerned with the fundamental behavior of particles on the atomic level, with blockchain technology, which essentially is a distributed ledger system employing cryptographic functions. Creating a synthesis of these fields entails a compelling union of the abstract theoretical world with immensely practical and applied technology.

== Books ==
* “Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach” by Jack D. Hidary
* "Cryptoeconomics" by Eric Voskuil

== Papers ==
* “Quantum Bitcoin: An Anonymous and Distributed Currency Secured by the No-Cloning Theorem of Quantum Mechanics” by Del Rajan and Matt Visser

== Tools ==
* Quantum computers, potentially IBM's quantum computing resources or Google's quantum supremacy claims
* Simulators for quantum algorithms, such as Microsoft's Quantum Development Kit

== Existing Products ==
* Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks for secure communications are the precursors to quantum blockchain products.

== Services ==
* Quantum computing as a service offered by companies like IBM Q Network
* Cryptographic services that specialize in quantum-resistant algorithms

== Objects ==
* Quantum bits (qubits) as the fundamental aspect of quantum computers, which would underpin a quantum blockchain infrastructure.

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