quantum computing
Coinbase advisory board says quantum computing threat is on the horizon, crypto needs a plan
The 50-page paper concludes that while today’s blockchains remain secure, a future “fault-tolerant quantum computer” capable of breaking widely used encryption is increasingly plausible, and preparation must begin now.
Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze
The Blockstream CEO told Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin should build quantum-resistant upgrades now, a day after Jameson Lopp proposed freezing vulnerable coins instead.
Bitcoin devs bet a quantum attacker will play nice with a ‘wait and react’ plan
BitMEX Research proposes a canary system that pays a bounty to the first quantum attacker and activates a network-wide freeze, offering an alternative to a fixed five-year timeline.
Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp says it's better to freeze 5.6 million BTC than let hackers have them
Lopp says dormant coins could pose systemic risk if quantum computing gives attackers the ability to grab them, intensifying the growing “freeze or not freeze” debate.
StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.
XRP may be less exposed to quantum computer threats than bitcoin, experts say
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.
Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.
The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable
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Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein
The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is real, but far from an existential crisis, Galaxy says
Developers are already working to address quantum risks, and investors shouldn’t mistake a long-term challenge for an immediate threat, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn.
