Bitcoin public-key exposure climbs to 35.4% of supply, sparking quantum‑security debate
Glassnode reports that 7.12 million BTC—35.4% of all issued coins—are now tied to visible public keys, reviving concerns over quantum‑era attacks.
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Glassnode reports that 7.12 million BTC—35.4% of all issued coins—are now tied to visible public keys, reviving concerns over quantum‑era attacks.
Mark NovakETF buyers added 79,800 BTC in Q3, nearly double new mining, yet 91% of inflows occurred in two short periods and older‑holder balances fell sharply.
Glassnode reports only 12% of tracked altcoins were sold at a profit by end‑October, while BlockchainCenter’s Altcoin Season Index sits at a neutral 41, leaving recovery unconfirmed.
Glassnode’s latest data shows ETH‑based vaults lagging behind staking returns, whereas dollar‑denominated vaults have outperformed U.S. Treasuries for a third month running.