SUKONI: Quantum-resistant mechanisms, often referred to as post-quantum cryptography, are cryptographic algorithms and protocols designed to be secure against the potential threats posed by quantum computers. The concern with quantum computers stems from their theoretical ability to break widely used cryptographic systems, such as RSA and ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography), by efficiently factoring large integers or solving discrete logarithm problems using algorithms like Shor's algorithm.

However, it's a common misconception that only quantum computers can develop or implement quantum-resistant software. In reality, quantum-resistant mechanisms are being developed using classical computers and are based on mathematical problems believed to be resistant to quantum attacks. These include lattice-based cryptography, code-based cryptography, multivariate polynomial cryptography, hash-based cryptography, and isogeny-based cryptography. These approaches do not rely on the same vulnerabilities that quantum computers exploit in traditional cryptography.

The development of these mechanisms is a proactive response to the potential future threat of quantum computing. As mentioned in the provided context, current quantum computers are not yet capable of factoring large numbers or breaking modern encryption (e.g., the largest number factored is reportedly around 15, as per [2544b814-48a5-4468-8665-d2468bd493c7]). However, research into quantum-resistant cryptography is advancing to ensure that data remains secure when powerful quantum computers do become a reality.

So, to clarify, quantum-resistant software and mechanisms are being created by researchers using classical computing resources, and they are designed to protect against the future capabilities of quantum computers. It's not necessary for quantum computers themselves to be involved in this process. For further details on the current limitations of quantum computing in practical applications like cryptography, you can refer to the discussion in [2544b814-48a5-4468-8665-d2468bd493c7] and [e8c35d00-a176-46b1-986a-bc72c367c594].