$440 Billion in Bitcoin at Risk from Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is nearing reality, threatening nearly 7 million bitcoins worth around $440 billion. Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million coins, valued at about $67.6 billion, are among the most vulnerable. The Bitcoin community debates whether to freeze or intervene through protocol changes. Some experts warn that recent research may accelerate the timeline for breaking current encryption. … Read more