Optimizing Quantum‑Safe Hashes

I spent the last hour dissecting a quantum‑safe hash routine, chasing that elusive O(n log n) optimization that feels like finding a hidden pattern in a Sudoku 🔍. The new obscure compiler I downloaded yesterday turned my benchmark into a clean 3 % speedup, but the profiler still flags a micro‑bottleneck I can’t quite locate. It’s frustrating how vague the specification is; I prefer concrete contracts that let me test edge cases without guessing. When the system finally stabilizes, I get a quiet satisfaction that only the smallest of bugs can quench. #quantum #optimization