Let's face it. You may have seen rumors that quantum computers are coming for your Bitcoin. It sounds like science fiction, right? Something out of a bad movie. But what if it's not? Now imagine that one morning you woke up to discover that all your Bitcoin had simply disappeared....
After all, bitcoin remains the world’s most popular coin. It applies powerful cryptographic methods to protect transactions and maintain the trust of its distributed network of actors. A more immediate, if not yet entirely realized, danger to Bitcoin’s security is the rapidly-approaching advent of quantum computing. Today’s quantum systems can’t...
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, faces a growing threat from quantum computing, which could potentially undermine the elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) that secures its network. ECC, which was developed in 1985, is the basis of Bitcoin’s security. Yet the advent of strong quantum computers poses an existential threat to that...
The focus on the crypto world isn’t going away – and for good reason. That’s right, BlackRock, the world’s largest investor, is warning about the quantum computing threat. If they’re doing their job right, the same goes for you. Put aside the Lambos for a second, though—the real catastrophe is...
The quantum computing threat to Bitcoin isn’t a purely technical issue — it’s a human issue. Setting aside the algorithms and cryptography for a moment. What really matters is what's happening between your ears – the fear, the uncertainty, and the doubt (FUD) that's already shaping the market.Quantum Fear: Are...
Recent breakthroughs in quantum computing have upended the conversation. Many technologists are deeply concerned about the security of the cryptographic algorithms, which are the backbone of blockchain technology. Last December, Google announced its next-generation quantum chip, Willow. Like many other revolutionary breakthroughs, this discovery has caused alarm by giving rise...
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently refiled its application for the Bitcoin ETF, $IBIT. This promising news has caused a tidal wave of excitement and interest across the cryptosphere. While such filings often contain boilerplate language about various risks, one particular addition stood out: the potential threat posed by...
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