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🧠 Quantum Computing vs. Bitcoin: Are We Nearing Q-Day?
5 sats \ 2 comments \ @linkado 29 May bitcoin
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45658942/google-warns-quantum-computers-could-crack-bitcoin-like-encryption-20-times-faster-than-expected
🌐 Quantum Computing vs. Bitcoin: Are We Nearing Q-Day?
📰 Google warns quantum computers could crack RSA 20x faster than expected
Google’s recent research indicates that quantum computers might crack RSA encryption 20 times faster than previously believed. This revelation has intensified concerns about Bitcoin’s security — especially since it relies on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which could be vulnerable to quantum attacks like Shor’s algorithm.
While current quantum hardware isn't yet capable of breaking Bitcoin’s encryption, advancements are accelerating. Some experts suggest that within 5–7 years, quantum computers could pose a real threat to cryptocurrency security.
💬 So, what do you think?
🔸 Is the crypto community prepared for the quantum era? 🔸 Will post-quantum cryptography solutions be implemented in time? 🔸 How should investors and developers respond to these emerging threats?
📢 Share your thoughts and insights below! Let’s discuss the future of Bitcoin in the age of quantum computing. 🧵👇
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31 sats \ 1 reply \ @guerratotal 29 May
This is a real concern in theory, but the timeline often gets exaggerated for clicks. Quantum computers today can't even factor numbers large enough to break RSA used in practice, let alone Bitcoin’s ECC. But yes — the risk is non-zero in the long run.
The Bitcoin community has been aware of the quantum threat for years. Solutions like post-quantum cryptography (PQC) are already being researched, and Bitcoin could soft-fork to quantum-resistant signatures if needed.
The real question isn't if Bitcoin can adapt — it can. The question is whether nation-states or bad actors will have quantum capabilities before those upgrades are widely deployed.
Personally, I think we’re safe for at least a decade. But developers should absolutely prioritize quantum resilience as part of long-term roadmap discussions. Betting against open-source communities solving hard problems has a poor historical track record.
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @linkado OP 29 May
Totally agree — it's a real risk, but obviously the media loves to blow it out of proportion. Sensationalism sells.
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