This paper explores three notable #quantumcomputing applications in the realm of #centralbanking, including assessing #financialrisk, #creditscoring, and #transactionsettlement. Although these applications are currently in the proof-of-concept stage, they highlight the emergence of new software paradigms and potential breakthroughs. It also emphasizes the importance of carefully considering the trade-off between adopting innovative technology before it becomes mainstream and the #risk of being outpaced by more agile competitors.