Bernstein Analysts Allay Bitcoin Fears, Why Quantum Is Not As Big A Threat As...
Analysts at investment research firm Bernstein are pushing back against growing fears that quantum computing poses an existential danger to Bitcoin. Concerns about quantum computing breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography have grown following recent findings from Google researchers. Bernstein analysts, however, say the quantum threat is only a technical challenge that the network can adapt to over […]
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Bitcoin’s quantum problem is still years away, but Bernstein says 1.7 million BTC sitting in early address types could be among the most exposed if the technology ever gets there. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst That includes an estimated 1.1 million BTC tied to Satoshi Nakamoto, which would matter only if quantum machines become strong enough to break today’s encryption. Legacy Wallets In Focus Bernstein’s view is not that Bitcoin faces a near-term collapse. The firm’s analysts describe the issue as a “manageable upgrade....
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The founder of Capriole Investments has explained how the Quantum Computing threat to Bitcoin can cause a widespread collapse in trust. Satoshi’s Bitcoin Not The Main Quantum Risk In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked about what the real risk of Quantum Computing could be to Bitcoin. “Quantum Computing” […]
A new a16z crypto research paper argues that apocalyptic narratives about quantum computers instantly killing Bitcoin are badly misaligned with reality, and that the real risk for blockchains lies in long, messy migrations rather than a sudden “Q-Day” collapse. The piece has already triggered a sharp rebuttal on X from investors who say the threat […]
The debate over quantum computers and their risks in the crypto space is gaining traction as new insights emerge about the safety of XRP holders. A crypto pundit has shared information examining how exposure levels to these risks differ across accounts and what that could mean if quantum computing becomes a threat. The expert’s analysis […]