Can a quantum computer steal your Bitcoin? š
Google now says breaking Bitcoin's encryption could take under 500,000 qubits, about 20x fewer than past estimates. Its newest chip has 105.
About 6 to 7 million $BTC sit in addresses with exposed public keys, including coins believed to be Satoshi's.
The fix (BIP-360) is still a draft. Threat estimates run from 2028 to 2035.
Real risk, or overhyped? š
Not financial advice. AI voiceover.
Google now says breaking Bitcoin's encryption could take under 500,000 qubits, about 20x fewer than past estimates. Its newest chip has 105.
About 6 to 7 million $BTC sit in addresses with exposed public keys, including coins believed to be Satoshi's.
The fix (BIP-360) is still a draft. Threat estimates run from 2028 to 2035.
Real risk, or overhyped? š
Not financial advice. AI voiceover.